Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Wasserman Live specializes in delivering branding and signage, custom fabrication, live event production and experiential operations across sports, music, entertainment and culture. Working with the world's most iconic properties and brands, we elevate live events to make them unforgettable.Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 68 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.Job DescriptionWasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Wasserman Live specializes in delivering branding and signage, custom fabrication, live event production and experiential operations across sports, music, entertainment and culture. Working with the world's most iconic properties and brands, we elevate live events to make them unforgettable.Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 27 countries and more than 66 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGThe Look Managers Lead will oversee a team of Look Managers and provide motivation, support and leadership to maintain project momentum. You are part of a wider with the skills and resources to solve issues and plan the implementation. The Venues and Field of Play are the heart of our client's Major Sporting Event and we are all focused to execute the plan, but the scope starts with your team.Responsibilities:
- Managing a team of Look Managers, combined with oversight of Installation and Venue Managers during key installation periods.
- Manage the change control and updating process of requests from our Client.
- Daily tasking of the venue management team.
- Work closely with program manager to understand the wider project program, deadlines and milestones, and plan the actions of your team accordingly.
- Align the schedule & responsibilities for scoping requirements, ensuring all the team are training and prepared to do the task in hand.
- Training the team on Quest and other IT systems.
- Work in tandem with Data & Program Manager to ensure all the correct information from the team is logged on Quest.
- Apply accuracy and consistency to scope books (leading to the installation manuals)
- Apply practical reality and leadership to the venue team.
- Review and comment on the scope of works to identify gaps and reconcile assumptions.
- Support in integrating the operations of all contractual obligations: Look, Wayfinding, FA signage.
- Responsible for all project areas: design, production, installation and derig.
- Responsible to assess all venue operations: feasibility, scope, risks, budget, asset listing, on site management, H&S.
- Liaise with the operations and planning team to schedule the install, transitions, and de-rig at each venue (venue managers gather the information, need assure the details are with planning team)
- Work alongside Project Director to present reports (project status, risks management and budget control).
- Building strong and trusted relationships with key decision makers in our client's Major Sporting Event project.
- There will be close liaison with the clients teams, alongside the Project Director.
- Understand the risks and manage a risk register within your core scope and responsibilities to enable the wider team to mitigate those risks.
- Management of client expectations through clear communication.
- Quality assurance at all times.
THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED- Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management processes and procedures.
- Direct work experience in a project management capacity or equivalent.
- Proven experience in people management, including leadership, delegation and influencing.
- Proven experience in strategic planning, organization and problem solving with great attention to detail in multi-sport international events.
- Proven knowledge and experience in design of Look, Signage and Wayfinding for multi-sports events (at least in 3 international multi-sports events).
- Excellent communication and team building skills.
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Excellent decision-making skills.
- Creative thinker able to problem solve and provide innovative solutions to client briefs.
- Ability to prioritize and think logically and methodically.
- A hands on can do attitude with an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially in Microsoft Excel) and Smartsheet proficiency.
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite will be highly valued.
- Ability and willingness to relocate full time in USA for the duration of the project
Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.