Project Manager, Event Manager ​/ Planner

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Project Manager

Reports To: VP, Project Management | Land

Working Hours: Normal office hours are 09:00 to 17:00 EST

Place of Work: Cincinnati HQ, 600 Vine Street, Suite 1700 – Cincinnati, OH 45242 3 Days per week and on project location as required

Other: Full Time

As the world’s largest producer of groundbreaking live entertainment, and a leading force in the themed entertainment industry, RWS Global creates meaningful connections and customized experiences spanning from theatrical productions to events, multimedia and more. In 2024, the entertainment leaders expanded capabilities into live sporting events with the introduction of RWS Global Sports. Headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati and Sydney with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theatres, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more.

Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals worldwide.
The RWS Global roster of clients includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, Marella Cruises, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros.,

Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and more. For more information,  .

Project Managers at RWS, play a pivotal role in leading a wide variety of projects from conception to completion. A collaborative leader, the Project Manager engages in close collaboration with other project departments, partners and stakeholders to coordinate teams, manage resources, track deliverables, and communicate effectively to successfully execute projects. Project Managers ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, on budget, and realizes the vision set forth by creative while further developing relationships both internally and with our external partners.

• Relationship Management: Provide world-class service, ensuring satisfaction of experience guests and client partners.
• Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop detailed production schedules, timelines, resource allocation, and risk management for various types of entertainment projects.
• Budget Management: Day to day management of the project budgets and expenses.
• Vendor & Contractor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors, negotiate contracts, manage deliverables, and ensure compliance with production standards.
• Installation Coordination: Hire, schedule, and manage production crews and technical personnel.
• Quality Control: Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policy.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Implement and enforce health and safety protocols on site, ensuring all crew members adhere to guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with production activities, developing contingency plans to address technical, operational, or scheduling challenges.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed project records.
• Flexible
  
  Schedule:
  
  Project locations span the globe and may require extended hours and include weekends and holiday contributions.

• Degree in entertainment production, project management or a related field or 5+ years equivalent professional experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing project budgets over 20 million dollars.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and build strong relationships.
• Strong knowledge of industry specific production…