Production Manager, UK & EU

ABOUT RWS GLOBAL

As theworld’slargest 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, Orlando, Sydney, and Riyadh, 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, RWSGlobal’steam of world-class designers, creators,producer sand 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’sThe Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettesand more.

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Job Title:

Production Manager, Merlin

Reports To:

Director, Production & Operations

Place of Work:

UK,Germanyor Italy

Other:

Full Time

The Production Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of live entertainment productions in theme parks across Europe and the UK, including coordinating logistics, managing production schedules, and overseeing all technical and operational aspects. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can efficiently manage resources, cast, crew, and equipment to ensure seamless execution of projects. The Production Manager will collaborate closely with producers, project managers, directors, technical teams, vendors and clients to deliver high-quality content that aligns with the creative vision and budgetary constraints.

The Production Manager will also communicate closely with and have direct accountability for the client relationship.

• Relationship Management:
  Provides world-class customer service, prioritizing client satisfaction at all times.

• Production Planning & Scheduling:
  Develop detailed production schedules, timelines, and workflows for various projects, ensuring all elements are planned, organized, and executed on time and within scope.

• Resource Management:
  Oversee the allocation of resources, including crew, equipment, vendors and site location logistics to ensure optimal use of assets for each production.

• Budget Management:
  Day to day management of the production budget, tracking costs, managing expenses, and negotiating with vendors and suppliers to ensure cost-effective operations.

• Vendor & Contractor Management:
  Manage relationships with external vendors, freelancers, talent and contractors, including negotiating contracts, managing deliverables, and ensuring compliance with production standards.

• Crew Coordination:
  Hire, schedule, and manage production crews and technical personnel, ensuring they are fully briefed and equipped for each production.

• Logistics & Operations:
  Coordinate all site logistics, including venue coordination, permitting, transportation, equipment and production asset installation.

• Technical…