Senior Manager, Event Production & Operations

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of large-scale activations from planning through to execution
• Assist in building detailed production plans, including timelines, run of show, logistics planning, and staffing requirements
• Coordinate key production elements such as event structures, branding, signage, and technical delivery
• Contribute to the creation and ongoing refinement of production documentation, playbooks, and operational frameworks
• Support international planning requirements, including permits, visas, licenses, and freight coordination
• Act as a key on-site production lead, managing specific workstreams and coordinating suppliers and stakeholders
• Oversee local production elements including print, fabrication, and technical installations
• Support live event delivery, including production office management, schedule coordination, and real-time troubleshooting
• Ensure smooth delivery across build, live, and de-rig phases, maintaining high standards of execution
• Work closely with senior leadership to escalate issues where necessary and implement solutions efficiently
• Support the development, tracking, and reconciliation of project budgets, including ownership of smaller budget areas and workstreams
• Assist in managing larger budgets ($2M+), ensuring accurate tracking of costs and adherence to scope
• Maintain awareness of scope, identifying potential scope creep and supporting the delivery of efficiencies
• Coordinate supplier quotes, purchase orders, and budget documentation with a high level of accuracy
• Build and manage strong working relationships with suppliers, vendors, and partners across multiple markets
• Support onboarding processes and ensure all suppliers meet required standards for delivery, compliance, and quality
• Act as a reliable point of contact for internal teams and external partners, ensuring clear and consistent communication
• Support the implementation of health & safety processes and compliance across all event delivery
• Assist in ensuring all event infrastructure and operations meet local regulatory requirements
• Maintain a proactive approach to risk management, identifying and addressing potential issues
• Work collaboratively across production, account, and wider agency teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members, interns, and event staff to ensure successful delivery
• Contribute positively to team culture, demonstrating a proactive, solutions focused mindset

Requirements

• 6–8 years’ experience in operations and production within experiential and sports industries
• Proven experience supporting delivery of large-scale events and activations, ideally across multiple markets including premium structure builds
• Experience managing event infrastructure, production elements, and on-site delivery
• Working knowledge of budget management, including ownership of budgets up to $500k and contribution to larger budgets ($2M+)
• Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance within live event environments
• Experience working internationally and adapting to different market requirements
• Willingness and availability to travel for site visits over the summer months and on-the-ground delivery throughout October and November
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills