Technical Project Manager, Land

As the world’s largest producer of groundbreaking live entertainment, 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 and Sydney 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, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and 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’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com
Job Summary
As a Technical Project Manager for our Land team, your role is dynamic and requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for creating immersive and unforgettable experiences for our clients. As a Technical Director, you will be reporting to the Director, AV and Technical, and you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and execution of projects from concept to completion. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including creative designers, engineers, fabricators, and vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the highest quality standards.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the project team throughout the entire project life cycle
• Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements
• Oversee the on-site and off-site implementation of assigned projects

• Manage project budgets, review funds allocation for external resources, and coordinate budget modifications as needed 
• Provide initial cost ranges for preliminary design components
• Collaborate with the Director, AV and Technical in developing and maintaining the project P&L
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external clients, ensuring effective communication and understanding of their vision and objectives
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including talent and recruitment, designers, technical directors, and subcontractors to ensure seamless project integration
• Identify potential risks and challenges in project delivery and implement proactive strategies for risk mitigation
• Locate key suppliers, negotiating the company’s purchasing agreements, and making sure their materials and products meet the company’s specifications
• Maintain accurate documentation of project activities
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises work of others, including planning, assigning, and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity.
• Define roles and responsibilities of the team and determine clear deliverables
• Responsible for the training and supervision of all staff to ensure proper adherence to all venue and company policies and procedures and to all Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations
• Responsible for the management of seasonal employees onsite for the duration of the project/event and managing payroll.
• Ensure artistic creative intent, character integrity, and intellectual property parameters are consistently met

Please Note: While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned.
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Project Management, Construction, or similar experience in themed entertainment or experience field preferred
• Proven experience as a Technical Director in themed entertainment or a similar industry
• Proven experience in all areas of AV - Live and installation
• Proven experience in sourcing and procurement for projects
• History of Strong Project Management skills and leading teams onsite
• Strong Budget management of small- and large-scale technical projects
• Strong Client Relationship skills
• Strong Technical abilities both verbally and written
• Strong CAD / Vectorworks Skills
• Programming and system design desirable
• General Theatre / Theme Park Background desirable
• Knowledge of Christmas Decor installations desirable
• Understanding of basic carpentry and installation desirable
• OSHA certified desirable

Key Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Proven track record in all project delivery phases from concept to implementation
• Accountable for driving execution and delivery of high-profile technical projects from start to finish
• Excellent verbal communication skills and customer service - communicates through various mediums such as email, text, phone call, and in-person conversations.
• Detail Oriented
• Problem solver who is comfortable in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment
• Solutions-based troubleshooting whilst on site and in office
• Friendly and proactive personality
• Ability to interface with clients, coworkers, and laborers/talent to maintain a positive work environment
• Organizational skills – in office and on-site
• Awareness of dangers and hazards associated with job functions and willingness to mitigate those risks
• Participates in developing technical and business approaches and new or enhanced technical processes
• Flexibility to travel and work on-site as required
• Able to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs and travel as needed
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and timeline effectively

Work Environment: While on-site, frequent exposure to unfavorable conditions such as all-weather, or
working in cramped, very dirty, or unpleasant quarters. Because of the time constraints of most of the department’s projects, the Technical Project Manager will often be on-site and need to work in hot/humid, cold/freezing, rain, and snow conditions to complete the job before the deadline. While in-office, there is a rare presence of abnormal variations in temperature and exposure to outside conditions.
Physical Effort: Minimal – Physical effort represented by frequent handling of heavy objects (approx. 50-
75 lbs.) and materials, or heavy hand tools. While on-site the Technical Project Manager frequently operates heavy equipment and heavy hand tools. Standing for long periods of time, but often kneeling, bending, working from my back and at heights well over 50 feet. While in-office, physical effort is light.
Hazards: Frequent existing or potential hazards. Moderate existing or potential hazards. In office, there is very little exposure to hazards. While on-site, there is regular exposure to: working at heights over 50 feet, working in and around heavy equipment, exposure to chemicals and regular use of cutting tools such as saws and grinders.
Licensure or Certification Requirements

• A Valid driver’s license and Passport are required

Company Benefits

• Progressive PTO
• Health benefits- Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid parental leave
• 401k
• Employee Enrichment Programs
• Summer Fridays

Estimated Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $65,000 – $70,000
Status: Mobile (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Diversity and Inclusion Statement DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE
Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements.
So bring all of who you are, no questions asked.