Senior Manager, Event Production

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Event Producer will play an important role in the strategic planning, physical execution, production logistics, and operational delivery of Gratsy's experiential events. This role is ideal for an experienced events professional who thrives on organization, problem-solving, and operational excellence.

This role will facilitate and lead the end-to-end production lifecycle, ensuring all assets, logistics, vendors, staffing, and on-site operations are executed on time, on budget, and to agency and client standards. This role manages vendor relationships, production planning, logistics, fabrication, and project coordination across multiple initiatives.

Working closely with the Director of Event Production, cross-functional teams, and third-party production partners, the this role helps ensure projects move efficiently from concept through completion while maintaining quality, timelines, and budgets. The Senior Production Manager will proactively manage project details, allowing department leadership to remain focused on strategic planning, organizational development, and agency growth. While this role does not have direct reports, it serves as an indirect leader and mentor to the Producers and field teams, setting execution standards and driving accountability through influence.

Responsibilities include and are not limited to the below:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES Safety-Sensitive Position: This position is designated as safety-sensitive under Arkansas law. Employees must be able to perform their duties safely and without impairment because a lapse in attention could result in serious injury, illness, death, or significant property damage. Compliance with the Company's Drug-Free Workplace Policy is required as a condition of employment.

Production Strategy: Own the end-to-end production execution of assigned events, ensuring all physical and operational components are fully planned and delivered. Ensure all production elements are procured, prepared, delivered, returned, and accounted for without gaps. Serve as the final checkpoint for production readiness prior to event launch, ensuring no critical items are missed. Maintain full accountability for event readiness, proactively identifying and resolving issues before execution begins. Identify production challenges early and develop practical solutions. Escalate strategic issues while independently resolving operational matters. Maintain accurate and organized production documentation, including asset lists, vendor details, and logistics plans. Ensure that all documentation is current and stored correctly in SharePoint and internal systems. Support post-event closeout by ensuring assets are returned, documentation is complete, and learnings are captured. Ensure alignment across all teams responsible for production execution.

Vendor Management: