Senior Manager - Production (Indiranagar-Banglore)

Role Overview:

The Senior Manager – Production will lead and manage the production planning and execution of high-scale events, activations, and brand experiences. This role demands technical expertise, operational efficiency, vendor and team management, and a deep understanding of event production lifecycles — from ideation to execution.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Oversee the end-to-end production of events including corporate shows, brand activations, conferences, exhibitions, and BTL campaigns
• Create production plans with timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Ensure flawless on-ground execution while managing technical teams (sound, light, AV, fabrication, etc.)

2. Budgeting & Cost Control

• Prepare detailed production budgets in coordination with the client servicing & creative teams
• Ensure adherence to the allocated budget; negotiate cost-effective deals with vendors and partners
• Track all spends and prepare post-event cost reports

3. Vendor Management

• Build and manage a reliable network of production vendors, fabricators, technicians, and freelancers
• Evaluate vendors based on quality, delivery timelines, and cost
• Ensure vendor compliance with safety, legal, and organizational guidelines

4. Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of production executives and managers
• Allocate tasks, set performance goals, and monitor outputs
• Provide training and development opportunities to grow internal talent

5. Quality Assurance & Safety

• Conduct pre-event technical checks and ensure highest quality standards
• Ensure all safety protocols are followed during production
• Conduct risk assessments for large-scale events

6. Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate with internal teams – creative, client servicing, design, logistics, etc.
• Participate in client meetings for production feasibility and walkthroughs