Job Description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock 'n' roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT's 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyonce, and The Olympics



Position Purpose


We are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team in the UAE. The Producer is an excellent project manager, able to scope, budget, schedule, track jobs from inception to delivery. The Project Manager will manage large projects leading creative and technical teams and being a trusted advisor to the client.



Essential Responsibilities/Accountabilities • Lead creative efforts from concept to delivery.
• In depth knowledge of project process to be able to develop project strategies and scopes and schedules
• Able to use/learn proprietary budget accounting systems.
• Able to use/learn scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Gantter, or Merlin.
• Able to use/learn Google Suite, particularly Sheets and Documents.
• Able to create basic spreadsheet calculations.
• In depth knowledge of project process to be able to help develop vendor RFPs, respond to RFIs, write contract scopes, and evaluate bids.
• Strong negotiator with the ability to manage third party vendors.
• Must be highly organised, detail orientated, and capable of multitasking.

Possess a great attitude • - demonstrate a perpetual willingness to jump in and assist where required.

Work in a team environment • - be trustworthy, open and collaborative.
• Passion and strong drive to constantly learn, innovate, and help the company grow.
• Well-developed design and production management portfolio.
• Knowledge of design management, work planning, budgeting, scheduling, bid package preparation and variety of vendors.
• Experience in managing location-based entertainment technologies such as ride, audio, video, projection, show control, animatronics, etc.
• Knowledge in location-based entertainment related architectural, project management, organizational, and production, fabrication and construction practices.
• Experience in related fields, such as live entertainment and event production and operation is beneficial.
• Possesses solid aesthetic sensibilities and storytelling skills to support the creative process and to facilitate positive and productive communication between all disciplines.
• Able to form close working partnerships with clients in order to understand the requirements, brand and IP.
• High level of professionalism
• Demonstrable project experience.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain an objective attitude toward problem solving in difficult and/or complex situations.



Minimum Qualifications • Exemplary communication skills.
• 3-5 years of previous experience at this level of responsibility.
• Construction Experience
• Minimum 3 years of client management experience in successfully delivering production solutions, preferably in a global client-service organisation.
• Degree in Architecture, Business Administration, Theatrical Management or a related field.
• Experience working with budgets from $500K- $1M.





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TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.