Team Lead​/Lead Event Technician

Manage and oversee the delivery of live event production services in alignment with a premiere technology client at their offices in San Francisco. Serve as the primary operational point of contact between Team People and our client. Ensuring smooth operations and resource management of an onsite team that manages high visibility, high impact fully produced events.

In addition to leading with fairness, empathy, and a hands‑on approach, the Team Lead will ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPls), and deliverables are on time and on target. This role requires expertise in performance management, resource allocation, and operational excellence, along with the ability to manage escalations and maintain a strong relationship with stakeholders. The Team Lead is responsible for delivering reports on the operational health and performance of the service, and proactively introducing advancements, improvements, and innovations to the operations.

• Establish standards and guide a local workforce across multiple production disciplines, ensuring the right resources are allocated to the right projects and operational tasks
• Manage operational escalations for shows and events, coordinating closely with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Serve as the main liaison between client and company, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration on all aspects of vendor engagement
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of event production services as outlined in the SLAs, KPls, and SOW
• Own communications with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, to ensure a cohesive and unified approach to supplier performance and resource management
• Encourage and manage staff performance, ensuring that all team members meet performance targets, maintain service quality, and have the opportunity to excel
• Prepare and deliver detailed reports on the operational health of the services being provided to the client. Analyze key metrics, identify areas for improvement, and ensure continuous service enhancement
• Mentor and guide team members to improve performance, foster professional development, and build leadership within the global supplier team. Facilitate training and continuous learning opportunities for your team
• Plan team activities, training, documentation, and special projects
• Other duties as assigned

• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to handle escalations and build strong client relationships
• Demonstrated problem‑solving abilities, especially under the pressure of a live event environment
• Strong proficiency in all aspects of professional video and audio production, including, live streaming, camera operation, lighting, live sound, post production, and IT requirements
• Ability to manage multiple aspects of a live event simultaneously, from technical setup to creative direction
• Capable of strong vendor management or supplier engagement, preferably in a service delivery environment
• Strong understanding of SLAs, KPls, and performance management;
  Ability to analyze operational data and deliver clear, concise reports
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Familiarity with network protocols and IT infrastructure related to live streaming (SRT, Zixi, MPEG‑TS, HEVC, etc.)
• Good written and verbal communications skills, and project management and/or engineering documentations skills
• Candidate must be a strong leader with excellent people skills and tact in dealing with staff/partners/clients at different levels in a very diverse environment
• Candidate must have a commitment to excellence in leadership in a high‑pressure environment

• 5+ years managing…