On Board Experiential · 2 months ago
Production Manager (Experiential)
New York City
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expOn Board Experiential (OBE) is an award-winning, full-service, experience-led agency that creates meaningful brand experiences worldwide. The Production Manager is responsible for executing the production-specific Scope of Work for assigned projects, managing multiple events simultaneously, and ensuring high-quality production standards are met to support client goals.
AdvertisingMarketing
Responsibilities
The Production Manager will serve as one of the key production team contacts throughout the project process (through wrap up) with both internal and external teams
The Production Manager will also oversee and support the day-to-day production activities including the creation, management and reconciliation of task/timelines, budgets, and overall project quality control
Coordination of internal teams and external crews/vendors
Work closely with internal teams (Account, Design, Creative, Technology, Operations) to ensure the high quality and smooth operation of overall production and that all key deliverables are met to the client’s satisfaction
Manage production-related communications and documentation in an efficient and professional manner, maintaining high standards of quality at all times
Actively share (in-house) knowledge, know-how, learnings, and expertise, with other OBE team members
Source and secure new vendors as deemed necessary in keeping with the company’s standard operations procedures
Strong coordination and management of confirmed vendors and suppliers, including financial, operational and executional related tasks
Coordinate with venue(s) on a per project basis as required to do so
Properly implement and execute all applicable insurance, permits and compliance/licensing as required on a per project basis
Production and ownership of very detailed operational plans including but not limited to; budgets, workback schedules, staffing plans, production timelines, accessibility, on-site communications, weather preparedness and contingency planning, health and safety plans, and others as required by the project
Overall financial management includes budget building, cost research, day-to-day budget management, purchase order deployment, reconciliation and wrap up
Handle sensitive information in keeping with all company standard operation procedures
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Minimum 3 years of direct experience in producing experiential marketing programs and events
Strong production background and a love for the world of producing killer events
Strong and proven relationships in the experiential and event industry
Excellent computer skills that include Microsoft Office
Positive and proven communication, planning, organizational, time management, delegation, and multi-tasking skillset
Ability to prioritize personally and on behalf of a team
Comfortable working in an ambiguous and very fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Strong client focus
Effective and proven problem-solver
Ability to manage events of varying size and level of complexity
Flexibility in working non-traditional hours (some nights & weekends), as needed
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
This is an in-office position
Preferred
Experience with Office 365, Google apps, Microsoft Teams and other project management tools is a plus
Branding and Fabrication
Vendors/partners sourcing, selections, and management
Print production from the small to large format scales
Off-the-shelf to fully custom fabrication projects
Utilization of varied substrates and materials
Install and maintenance of inventory
Project management of all assets via key documents
Location layout and design
Load-in and out planning and execution
Emergency Action Planning
Health and Safety Planning
Security – Access Control
Communications (radio/onsite)
Staffing and resource planning
Financials
Permitting
Insurance
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Employer paid basic life and personal accident insurance
Annual Profit Sharing/Bonus Plan based on the company’s performance and your individual performance
401(k)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
PTO
STD/LTD insurance benefits
Company
On Board Experiential
On Board Experiential (OBE) is a global award-winning, experience-led agency that believes an experience is any way a brand engages people.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dan Hirsch
Co-CEO
Deb Murray Lemon
Chief Executive Officer
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