Executive Producer

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose

Provide executive level management of projects – developing and maintaining client relations, and

supervising all project elements including creative development, project milestones, budget, logistics,

show management and guest experience. Act as both a team player, collaborating for maximum

success, as well as a role model for junior staff. Apply a keen eye and intuitive nature to each project’sindividual development. Contribute to internal business strategies, identifying new clients, interestingindustry talent options, marketplace trends and general continual upkeep on industry knowledge. Corefunctionality can be summed up as project responsibility for “happy team, happy client, happy show thatis budget”.

Responsibilities

• Keep up to date on current events, industry trends, technology and resources, in particularpersonnel and potential clients
• Contribute to the RFP process as-needed, which may include leading RFP responses (research,creative development, pitch deck, and in-person client pitches)
• Research, venue scout, and participate in brainstorming sessions & client outreach as required.
• Ask questions, seek feedback, and action changes.
• Take initiative, act responsively, and demonstrate a sense of urgency.
• Exemplifies Leadership at the highest level, earning the trust and respect of clients, team andstaff alike
• Maintain focus for both client and internal projects
• Utilize outstanding organizational skills & time management skills to efficiently manage multipleprojects and project team simultaneously
• Proficiency in supervising and management, both in projects and as a role model to the producingteam
• Provide thought leadership in tandem with the greater TAIT family.
• Strive for continuous improvement by placing an emphasis on both receiving and giving feedback.
• Bring your ideas, provide plus/delta feedback and actively participate in all quarterly Check-Inmeetings
• Be collaborative, engaged, curious, and solution oriented.
• Accomplish Scorecard deliverables within the agreed- up milestones.
• Represent the company as the first line of reference for client relationships
• Facilitate effective communication throughout a project, including both verbal and written
• Actively anticipate challenges & provide sound solutions
• Grow event capabilities with existing clients and bring new client opportunities to the company
• Manage expectations (Client, Venue, and Internal), provide feedback, and anticipate challengesbefore they arise
• Effectively plan and execute projects, with a focus on medium to large scale events. Taking fullresponsibility for the success of the project, to include but not limited to: Hitting client KPI’s,creating and maintaining budget and margin, resourcing the team and suppliers, successfullymanaging relationships with client, stakeholders, suppliers, staff and the greater TAIT team.
• Act as client lead and decision maker for said projects
• Focusing on the big picture, while empowering and supervising the project team to focus ondetails.
• Successfully budget and reconcile projects while leveraging internal and external resources whileupholding expected margins
• Employ both creative and analytical thinking to successfully shape a client’s vision
• Act in an advisory capacity for team members’ projects.
• Liaise between client, internal teams, and event partners to ensure projects are completed ontime & on budget
• Effectively communicate a client's vision & collaborate internally to develop creative concepts &implement clear plans of action to meet brand objectives
• Own budgets & timelines, offering suggestions for efficiency & feasibility
• Oversee the development of communication strategy, ground plans & layouts, creative concepts,show documents, onsite security & logistics, transportation, catering, etc.
• Work with project staffing team to outline staffing needs and fill roles as projected within thebudget
  
  

Position Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills. Working knowledge of common contractingterms – IP ownership, Indemnity, confidentiality.
• Above average knowledge of corporate and project financial mechanisms – EBITA, margin,absorption, revenue recognition.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and manage cross-functional teams, remotely and in thefield.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and with a high level ofquality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project or other project management tools.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• 10+ years of experience Project management, preferably in the live events industry or with permanentinstallations.
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field (Preferred)
• PMP Certification (Preferred)
  
  

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.