Production Manager - Events

Job description / Role

The Production Manager - Events will be responsible for delivering, with the project and creative teams, all production and technical aspects of projects. This includes full management of operations and procurement with a focus on supplier relationship management.

Client Details
Large creative events agency in Dubai

Description
The Production Manager - Events will be responsible for the following:

Pre-production
* Work closely with the Creative, Project and Business Development teams to examine project briefs and determine their requirements and needs in order to submit a production budget
* Identify the most suitable suppliers (including contractors, artists and freelancers) and innovative techniques to bring the concept to life
* Coordinate and broaden vendor/partner relationships that will enhance event capabilities in terms of quality of service and product innovation
* Support Project Managers by providing detailed (itemised) budgets
* Regularly negotiate best possible rates with suppliers in order to add value to the project
* Ensure that the overall financial integrity of the budget is maintained
* Provide production direction for the projects concept and assess the feasibility of a project's concept and find the best ways to interpret it using the most advanced techniques in A/V as well as special effects
* Organise effective site visits to create proper technical plans & equipment lists as per the event concept and needs, taking into consideration the health & safety regulations
* Estimate the time required to complete the work and provide negotiated quotes, estimative budgets and planning of execution to finalize the overall project budget
* Establish risks as well as health & safety management survey for each project and ensure the most appropriate solutions are found and respected in coordination with technical planner.

Post-production
* Supervise all aspects of the project such as the good technical execution & delivery of the project as per the concept guidelines
* Follow-up with the Project Managers and suppliers for any improvement or alterations required for the set up
* Manage all of the operations of the technical suppliers and contractors onsite to ensure that the technical teams follow the code of conduct policies as well as the quality standards of the company, clients and venue
* Manage all the technical resources within the budget
* Work very closely with show caller to create and execute cue sheets
* Keep daily reports of the work in progress to share during on site meetings with the Project Manager and Business Development Manager

Job Offer
Attractive package

Requirements

The Production Manager - Events should have relevant prior experience in an event company and specifically with pre-production and post-production.

CVs without prior experience will not be considered.

About the Company

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