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

The Producer II serves as the primary leader responsible for the end-to-end delivery of advanced projects. This role plans, develops, executes, monitors, and successfully delivers projects while maintaining full accountability for scope, budget, schedule, resources, and team performance.

Throughout the life of the project, this role leads iterative planning and execution, ensuring effective resource allocation, cost management, and scope control while maintaining clear visibility into risks and dependencies. The Producer II proactively identifies challenges and drives structured problem-solving and course correction within defined project constraints.

Through disciplined project leadership and cross-functional coordination, Producer II ensures projects are delivered efficiently, meet organizational objectives, and generate strong outcomes for both the client and the business.

Essential Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Project Management
Successful delivery of advanced project scope, schedule, and budget
Ensure that the Client’s vision is considered throughout the Project lifecycle.
Sustain Client satisfaction, exceeding expectations regularly.
Internal and external communication of Project status and progress
Management of final deliverables, ensuring TAIT quality throughout delivery
Draw together the engineering, manufacturing, operational and support disciplines to ensure Project success.
Risk monitoring and delay management.
Active Management of Project financials
Bidding & Development

Lead in translating Client needs into “TAIT language”.
Ensure that the Client’s vision is considered throughout the Bidding phase.
Generate or collaborate on Project Proposals and Quotes.
Drive the development of creative and technical solutions.
Participate in cost estimates and determine contingencies.
Establish pricing and payment schedules.

Commercial, Contractual & Legal

Understand the Project’s commercial terms as outlined in the contract, along with contractual & legal relationships formed between TAIT and the project client.
Act as a Client advocate within TAIT by ensuring the highest levels of Customer Service and sustaining the boutique experience that our Clients have come to expect.
Maintain a unique connection to our Clients, their teams, and their stakeholders
Ensure TAIT's duties & responsibilities are properly executed. Ensure the client executes their duties correctly and, where necessary, ensure TAITs interests are protected.

Project Finances & Budgets

Plan cashflow schedule according to proposals and contracts
Maintain payment schedule and invoicing
Lead the development of “As Sold” budget at the outset of a Project
Maintain ongoing Forecasts to track for deviations throughout Project lifecycle
Monitor and control Project costs and Change Orders (Extras)
Raise early flags for potential risks as well as opportunities
Provide periodic project status reports

Organizational Relationships & Participation

Act as the point of contact and accountable individual for the Project to senior leadership and executive teams.
Develop and maintain good relationships with Project Performance and Operations groups
Proactive, open, and transparent communication
Attend (and/or organize) regular check-in meetings
Monitor team in identifying who should be “around the table” for strategic conversations
Utilize relationships to resolve challenges, conflicts, or disputes within a Project or between competing Projects
Attend global and regional “All Hands” and similar organization meetings and gatherings
Stay up to date on time clocking, expense report submittals, and other administrative tasks

Continuous Improvements

Drive opportunities for minor and major improvements in the Project Process
Participate in departmental and organizational initiatives
Ensure “Lessons Learned” discussions occur for Projects that warrant celebrations of positive outcomes and critical reflection of negative outcomes

Education and Growth

Knowledgeable of TAIT’s history and capabilities, to represent the Enterprise brand and collaborate with Clients.
Actively seek opportunities to build new skills and hone or improve existing skills.
Focus on hard skills for tactical application and soft skills for interpersonal communication and effective leadership.
Participate in provided learning opportunities.
Encouraged to work on projects that expand their knowledge and experience in new markets and submarkets.

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years of Project management or relevant industry experience in entertainment, live events, construction management, or other relevant field. OR Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Technical Theater, or Live Event related field, plus 4+ years experience in Entertainment or Project Management.
Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Project scheduling (e.g. MS Project, Asana)
Budget management and analysis (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (e.g. Epicor, SAP)
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) (e.g. Zendesk, Salesforce)
Content Management System (e.g. Box, SharePoint, Google Drive)
Familiarity with manufacturing or fabrication processes and principles
Ability to be in office Monday - Friday, with travel to job sites up to 30%
Preferred Experience

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Proven track record of managing profitable projects
Proven ability to prioritize across multiple projects
Commercial and contractual responsibilities
Cost estimation and control
Risk management
Familiarity with Slack
Work within a matrixed organizational structure
Working Conditions and Physical Effort

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to frequently walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel each day. Specific requirements are:

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift or move equipment within material handling guidelines.
Must be able to carry equipment within material handling guidelines.
Work conditions of the role are:

Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.
Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location.
Salary:

$110,000 - $115,000 commensurate with experience

TAIT Benefits:

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
Employer-paid Short-term with optional long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness stipends
Voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness)
Paid vacation and 12 holidays
#LI-AW1 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.