Event Production Manager
- Manage all aspects of event production from concept to completion, including logistics, technical operations, and on-site management.
- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, budgets, and tracking tools to ensure smooth operations and financial alignment.
- Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and suppliers to meet all event requirements, such as AV, staging, décor, catering, and security.
- Partner with marketing, business development, and guest experience teams to ensure events align with brand and guest engagement goals.
- Oversee setup, execution, and teardown of all events while maintaining compliance with safety standards and Ford brand requirements.
- Lead production meetings, communicate updates to stakeholders, and serve as the main contact for partners and clients.
- Identify and resolve logistical or technical challenges before and during events to ensure flawless delivery.
- Evaluate post-event data and feedback to drive continuous improvement in operations and guest satisfaction.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 6+ years of event production or management experience, ideally within experiential or automotive environments.
- Proven success managing large-scale, high-profile events with complex logistics and technical needs.
- Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects under strict deadlines.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams, negotiate vendor agreements, and sustain strong partner and client relationships.
- Knowledge of event safety standards and industry best practices.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.
- Strategic thinker with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Creative and disciplined, with the ability to innovate within operational and budgetary constraints.
- Strong technical understanding of event production, AV systems, and digital engagement tools.
- Experience in the automotive and hospitality industries is a plus.
- Frequent standing, walking, and movement throughout indoor and outdoor event spaces.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and perform physical activities such as bending, stooping, and climbing stairs.
- Driving may be required for event coordination and logistics.
- Travel required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.
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