Production Manager, Events

YOUR IMPACT IN THE ROLE

The Production Manager is responsible for bringing ideas to lifeseamlessly executing events activations and project-based work from concept through completion. This role sits at the intersection of creative client services and project management ensuring that every experience is delivered on time on budget and at a high standard.

Youll lead the logistics manage vendors and oversee execution details while partnering closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver impactful brand experiences. You will be the administrative and logistical go-to person responsible for making productions happen smoothly.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Lead end-to-end production of events brand activations and experiential programsfrom concept through execution and wrap.
• Translate creative ideas into clear actionable production plans including timelines cost estimates run-of-show logistics staffing and technical requirements.
• Own multiple projects simultaneously effectively prioritizing competing demands and adapting quickly in fast-paced evolving environments.
• Build and manage detailed production schedules project plans and workstreams across internal teams and external partners.
• Communicate clearly and consistently across teams and arenas to ensure alignment and momentum.
• Act as the central hub of information proactively sharing updates surfacing risks and driving clarity in fast-moving environments.
• Source vet negotiate and manage vendors and partnerssecuring strong agreements while ensuring everyone is aligned on expectations timelines and deliverables while maintaining quality accountability and smooth execution.
• Manage production budgets track expenses and reconcile costs with a strong eye toward efficiency.
• Serve as the on-site lead for events and activationsoverseeing setup execution troubleshooting and teardown.
• Anticipate risks solve problems proactively and adapt quickly when plans shift while ensuring production continues to run smoothly.
• Ensure all productions operate within legal and compliance frameworks including health and safety standards data protection contracts and usage rights.
• Foster strong interpersonal relationships across teams creating an approachable supportive environment while effectively managing stakeholders and vendors.
• Bring structure and clarity to fast-moving often ambiguous work without slowing momentum.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 3-5 years of experience in Project Management Event Production Experiential Marketing or a related field within an agency or fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple productions simultaneouslyfrom pre-production through on-site execution and wrap.
• Strong understanding of how to translate creative ideas into executable production plans including builds staffing logistics and run-of-show.
• Detail-oriented with experience developing production schedules timelines and onsite documentation.
• Experienced in sourcing managing negotiating and holding vendors accountable.
• Financially savvy with the ability to track manage and reconcile production budgets.
• Confident communicator who can collaborate cross-functionally and lead on-the-ground teams during live events.
• Calm under pressure resourceful in real time and able to problem-solve quickly when plans shift.
• Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours as required for events and activations when needed.
• Experience with project management and production tools (e.g. Monday Asana Smartsheet) is a plus.

YOU AT ARCHRIVAL

• Understanding of youth culture and passion for continuous learning.
• Desire to go against the grain and take on challenges that may have never been done before.
• Team first remain humble and never leave another Archrivaler hanging.
• Driven to excellence committed to grinding out great work mixed with a playful point-of-view.
• Contribute to a community of belonging our collective differences to make Archrival fn awesome.

HUMAN-POWERED MARKETING AT ARCHRIVAL

Archrival powers Field Influence movements for the best companies in the world. Archrival believes in the transformative power of putting the right people in the right place at the right moment. The people behind brands are what truly make them human and thus creating an authentic connection between company and consumer. This is Human-Powered Marketing.

DIVERSE REPRESENTATION IN YOUTH CULTURE

Archrival stands to positively affect the diversity equity and inclusion of youth culture creatively. We are committed to fostering a place of belonging for underrepresented and marginalized communities. We are intentional of creating equal employment opportunities to all applicants and teammates in regard to race ethnicity national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation age religion physical and mental disability marital status parental status veteran status or any other basis protected by law.