About the Role
The Production Lead is responsible for the day-to-day management of team members within the wider Production team. Key responsibilities include planning resourcing needs, booking freelance staff as required, ensuring consistency across projects, and taking overall responsibility for project delivery. The Senior Production Lead will engage in hands-on production for larger, more complex projects and will also serve in a client-facing capacity, presenting project budgets and engaging with client groups and purchasing teams. This role requires a proactive approach to client services and business development, facilitating local client acquisition and strengthening existing relationships.
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Key Responsibilities
- Ensure projects are delivered on budget and on-time to the highest possible standards.
- Manage project workflows and resources in collaboration with other Directors and resourcing personnel.
- Ensure the production team meets the company standards, including profitable business practices and compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Drive constant process improvements across delivery teams.
- Motivate and support the wider production team, contributing to their development.
- Create practical solutions to transform creative proposals into reality.
- Budget projects and programs, ensuring best value pricing and negotiating with suppliers.
- Oversee financial control of third-party spending, ensuring proper project planning and delivery.
- Manage and create large-scale, complex budgets.
- Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and freelancers.
- Collaborate with the Project Director/Manager for timely financial reconciliation post-project completion.
- Specify technical equipment and manufacturing requirements with specialist teams.
- Work with the creative production team to develop solutions for live events.
- Schedule trades during pre-production and delivery.
- Produce overall project time plans and comply with the company processes.
- Liaise with venues, conducting site visits and reporting on suitability.
- Develop relationships with suppliers, ensuring introduction of innovative products and services.
- Manage Health and Safety documentation and compliance for all projects.
- Ensure team adherence to company policies and guidelines.
- Facilitate debriefs post-project, sharing learnings with the production team.
- Strengthen relationships with key entities such as Civil Defense, GEA, and SCEGA.
- Enhance and manage the Riyadh storage facility, ensuring preparedness of items for events.
- Build on existing in-country resources and develop a Riyadh-based production team across skill levels.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Degree level education or equivalent qualification/experience.
- Solid experience in similar industries, including international and multidisciplinary work.
- Proven management experience of Production/Technical Managers.
- Broad understanding of technical areas such as digital, staging, AV, and construction processes.
- Budgeting and negotiating experience with large scale projects, roadshows, and exhibitions.
- Flexible and adaptable to new challenges.
- Strong communication skills for building relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Interested in industry trends and technologies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings.
- Knowledge of international/regional Health and Safety regulations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive paid time off benefits.
- Hybrid work model with a minimum of 3 office days per week.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Increased public profile and exposure as a thought leader, with opportunities to be featured in publications and select events.
- Monthly breakfasts and social sessions.
- Educational support for growth and skill development.
