Senior Technical Production Manager

ShowPro is looking to bring on a Senior Project Manager to lead technical production of live events from concept to completion. The primary responsibility of this role is ensuring all technical elements — including audio, video, lighting, staging, and rigging — are delivered on time and within budget. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, vendors, and production crews to bring world-class live experiences to life.

ShowPro provides full-service technical production services for live events in experiential, corporate, sports/eSports, awards shows, festivals, and more. The majority of our projects are based on the West Coast and concentrated within Southern California.

●     Oversee all phases of live event technical production — from pre-production planning through onsite execution and post-event wrap.

●     Develop and manage budgets, production schedules, and technical details of various types of events.

●     Coordinate AV, lighting, scenic, staging, rigging, and power with internal teams and third-party vendors.

●     Serve as primary point of contact for technical crews, clients, and venue personnel during planning and onsite operations.

●     Lead production meetings and site visits; provide technical guidance during creative planning.

●     Manage freelance and in-house technical teams.

●     7+ years of experience in technical production management

●     Proven track record managing large-scale events with complex technical requirements

●     Deep understanding of AV, lighting, staging, and rigging systems

●     Experience with Vectorworks

●     Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills

●     Ability to remain calm under pressure and solve problems in real time

●     Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

●     Background in live entertainment, experiential marketing, and corporate events

●     Familiarity with other industry-standard tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, PowerPoint and Keynote)