Project Manager - Touring N

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

We are seeking a strategic project leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and brings the commercial acumen, technical judgment, and leadership required to successfully deliver high-value, multidisciplinary projects. The ideal candidate influences across functions, proactively manages risk and financial performance, and builds trusted partnerships with clients and internal stakeholders to achieve exceptional outcomes.

• Project Management
  • Successful delivery of multidimensional project scope, schedule, and budget
  • Ensure that the Client’s vision is considered throughout the Project lifecycle.
  • Drives Client satisfaction, exceeding expectations regularly.
  • Internal and external communication of Project status and progress
  • Leadership 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.
  • Leadership in the 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
  • Atte…