AV Project Manager (Live Events)
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Job Summary
Occasional travel (to event sites) required.
Drive the success of complex live events from start to finish. Stamm Media is seeking an AV Project Manager who excels at planning coordination and execution - ensuring every detail comes together seamlessly for high-impact experiences.
Who We Are
Our team is a tight-knit group of passionate professionals who thrive on collaboration creativity and excellence and were looking for a Project Manager who shares that mindset. We take pride in building strong partnerships delivering exceptional work and pushing the boundaries of whats possible in live and digital environments.
The Role
Were looking for a highly organized and proactive AV Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of audio-visual projects across trade shows corporate meetings and event activations. This role is centered on project ownership: managing timelines budgets teams and client communication while ensuring seamless execution.
What Youll Do:
- Own end-to-end project management for live event and AV production projects
- Act as the glue across our teams ensuring alignment between clients account managers logistics and technical crews
- Build and manage timelines budgets and detailed project plans
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients after project approval ensuring clear communication and alignment
- Coordinate internal teams vendors and freelance crews to keep projects on track
- Translate client goals into actionable plans and production deliverables
- Specify AV equipment needs based on project quote/scope venue requirements and client goals
- Create and manage detailed equipment lists and pull sheets for each project
- Partner with warehouse/logistics teams to ensure accurate equipment preparation packing and delivery
- Oversee AV planning in partnership with technical teams (audio video lighting staging digital content)
- Create run-of-show documents production schedules and technical plans
- Lead project meetings including kickoffs status updates and post-event debriefs
- Manage on-site execution ensuring smooth setup rehearsals and live event delivery
- Assist in troubleshooting issues in real time supporting our onsite technical crew
- Track budgets manage expenses and identify efficiencies
- Continuously improve processes to enhance delivery and client satisfaction
What Were Looking For
- 3 years of project management experience in live events AV production or experiential environments
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience supporting or leading trade shows corporate meetings or event activations
- Solid understanding of audio-visual production (able to coordinate not necessarily engineer)
- Experience specifying AV equipment and working with production or warehouse teams
- Proven ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and keep teams aligned
- Excellent communication and client management skills
- Calm solutions-oriented mindset under pressure
- Experience with project management tools (ex: Asana)
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Bonus Points For:
- Experience with AV production companies or event agencies
- Familiarity with Vectorworks AutoCAD or similar planning tools
- Experience working in union venues or large-scale event environments
Why Stamm Media
- Work with a collaborative high-performing team that truly enjoys working together
- Be part of a respected event technology company with a national footprint
- Collaborate on innovative high-impact uniquely creative projects for major brands
- Grow your career within a supportive people-first culture
- Have a real voice in shaping client relationships and projects
Required Experience:
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