The Production Manager (PM) is an essential member of the leadership team and oversees the production elements of all tours from conception through closing, including pre-production, tech, running/daily operations. The PM works closely with the creative team and producer ensuring the successful design and build of each production. The PM hires and ultimately oversees the crews for each tour. The PM ensures the production meets all production and budget parameters and moves is a safe and efficient manner.
1. Minimum 3-5 years experience as a production manager in a theatrical environment, touring experienced preferred.
2. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
3. Must be able to collaborate with multiple personalities and types of positions (e.g. Director, Producer, technicians, etc.)
4. Computer proficiency and experience with Word, Excel, and Adobe is required.
5. Must have experience working with CAD or Vectorworks.
6. Understand basic accounting terms and practices. Business math and finance knowledge and proficiency with spreadsheets using complex formulas is a plus.
7. Must have experience managing people to obtain desired outcomes using appropriate communication.
8. Extreme attention to detail.
9. Must be familiar with standard office equipment to perform necessary job functions: computer, printer/scanner/fax etc.