Senior Technical Production Manager - Live Events (Los Angeles)

Job Overview

ShowPro is looking to bring on a Senior Project Manager to lead technical production of live events from concept to completion. The primary responsibility of this role is ensuring all technical elements including audio, video, lighting, staging, and rigging are delivered on time and within budget. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, vendors, and production crews to bring world-class live experiences to life.

ShowPro provides full-service technical production services for live events in experiential, corporate, sports / eSports, awards shows, festivals, and more. The majority of our projects are based on the West Coast and concentrated within Southern California.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all phases of live event technical production from pre-production planning through onsite execution and post-event wrap.

Develop and manage budgets, production schedules, and technical details of various types of events.

Coordinate AV, lighting, scenic, staging, rigging, and power with internal teams and third-party vendors.

Serve as primary point of contact for technical crews, clients, and venue personnel during planning and onsite operations.

Lead production meetings and site visits; provide technical guidance during creative planning.

Manage freelance and in-house technical teams.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in technical production management

Proven track record managing large-scale events with complex technical requirements

Deep understanding of AV, lighting, staging, and rigging systems

Experience with Vectorworks

Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure and solve problems in real time

Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

Background in live entertainment, experiential marketing, and corporate events

Preferred Experience

Familiarity with other industry-standard tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, PowerPoint and Keynote)