Event Production Manager - $43100 to $71800 per YEAR

Wasserman is a globally recognized leader operating at the epicenter of sports, music, and entertainment. With a strong emphasis on talent, brands, and properties worldwide, Wasserman offers unparalleled services spanning branding and signage, custom fabrication, live event production, and experiential operations. The company is dedicated to working with some of the world's most iconic properties and brands, helping to elevate live events and create unforgettable experiences for audiences everywhere. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman has a significant international presence that extends across 28 countries and more than 70 cities. This includes key markets such as New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris, and Sydney. The vast global footprint demonstrates Wasserman's dynamic approach in delivering high-quality event production and branding solutions adaptable to diverse cultural and commercial needs. You can learn more about Wasserman by visiting their official website at www.teamwass.com. The role of Event Production Manager at Wasserman Live is a critical position responsible for the intricate planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale events across various domains, including Print, Fabrication, and Technology divisions. This role requires working directly with Senior Leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure that every event not only meets but exceeds the highest standards. The Event Production Manager is entrusted with project tracking, seamless cross-team collaboration, and delivering operational excellence in all stages of event production. In this role, the Event Production Manager will lead all phases of large-scale event execution. This involves strategic planning — developing comprehensive project plans with clearly defined milestones, assigning team roles, and establishing aligned objectives. They will oversee on-site event operations, including logistics, setup, and management of the event flow to ensure an exceptional attendee experience. Their leadership responsibilities also encompass coordinating tasks and assignments across various internal and external teams, fostering collaboration across Sales, Execution, Operations, and Finance departments, and streamlining operational processes for better efficiency. Furthermore, this manager will focus on client relations and stakeholder satisfaction by proactively managing communications and building robust partnerships within the organization to achieve shared goals. The role demands a deep commitment to health and safety regulations, maintaining rigorous compliance standards to ensure secure and successful events. The Event Production Manager will also lead post-event evaluations to capture feedback and drive continuous improvement, supporting Wasserman's mission of operational excellence. Travel is an integral part of the role, with expectations to be present on-site for surveys, installations, client meetings, and event oversight. This requires flexibility and adaptability, as events may be scheduled during evenings, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the dynamic nature of the events industry.

• Proven leadership in orchestrating sizeable event projects, with a keen sense for managing stakeholder interests
• A balanced mastery of digital, technical, and project management skills, fostering an environment conducive to success
• Advanced understanding of change management, adept at navigating project dynamics to secure optimal results
• Exceptional communication abilities, influencing project narratives and decisions at all organizational levels
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving accountability within project scopes
• Proficient in harmonizing multiple project timelines, showcasing superior time and project management competencies
• Proficiency in a suite of project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project and the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Adaptability to various project delivery frameworks, with a strategic mindset toward achieving business goals
• Capacity to discern and adapt to the nuances of different business environments and stakeholder needs
• Commitment to flexibility and availability, accommodating the dynamic demands of the event production cycle
• Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays