Production/Operations Manager

Production/Operations Manager
Salary Range
$60k-$85k
Job Summary

Our firm is seeking a Production/Operations Manager (POM) to join our team. This position will provide managerial and dynamic support to the Founding Principal (FP) and GMCG’s events team.

The Production/Operations Manager will oversee project management tools and support team collaboration and coordination across all GMCG events and projects. The POM has the ability to lead a nd oversee a team, manage multiple projects and priorities, exercise good judgment, and maintain a drive to continually learn and improve are all critical skills for this position.

This position requires someone to be self-directed with strong management skills, energetic, skilled organizer and time management, scheduler, and trusted advisor with a high level of integrity and accountability to the mission and vision of the firm. The POM will report directly to the Founding Principal. For more information visit our website: www.gmconsultinggroup.org.

Skills
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills and keen attention to detailExperience working with systematically excluded communitiesStrong, positive, respectful and effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence, and memosAbility to work independently and show close attention to details.High level of cultural competence and experience working with systematically excluded communities
Primary Responsibilities

● Plan, manage and execute all aspects of GMCG internal and client events.
● Support team collaboration and coordination with project management tasks, as needed.
● Oversee project management tools and support team collaboration and coordination.
● Maintain all project-related documentation, including but not limited to timeline, work plans, contracts,
● invoices, and payment records.
● Develop and support relationships with clients, strategic partners, host facilities, and sponsors.
● Stakeholder management and community engagement, including:

One-on-one meetings
Group meeting facilitation
Calendar management, note taking, emailing

● Maintain project budgets.
● Serve as the on site point of contact for events.
● Provide direction to event staff during daily operations as needed to ensure flawless event execution and

the highest level of customer experience.
● Plan, negotiate and oversee logistics for multiple events, including:

Venue booking, securing entertainment, photographers, and speakers, etc.

● Oversee permitting for multiple outdoor events; permitting research, application development,

application expedition, agency negotiations and management.
● Prospecting to develop ongoing relationships for new and repeat business.
● Conduct final inspections on the day of the event to ensure everything adheres to the client’s standards.
● Assess an event’s overall success and submit findings.
● Attend and report project updates at GMCG team meetings.
● Other special special projects as designated by GMCG leadership.

Qualifications

● Bay Area locals preferred.
● Bachelors' degree in related area(s).
● Spanish language proficiency, verbal and written, preferred, but not required.
● Min 4 year experience in large-scale event production and management.
● Min 2 years of project management experience.
● Microsoft Office skills, with an ability to become familiar with firm-specific programs and software like Google Workspace.
● Experience with obtaining permits in the City and County of SF and/or Alameda County.
● Valid CA Drivers’ License with clean record; Minimum 25 years of age, to ensure eligibility to drive rental vehicles without prohibitive insurance fees for drivers under 25.
● Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends events.

Physical Requirements

● Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds.
● Working conditions include standard office as well as occasional travel within the Bay Area.
● Use a computer, phone, copier and office equipment.
● Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling.

Application Procedure

To apply: Please submit via email only: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) a list of three professional references. Include “GMCG Production/Operations Manager” plus your name in the subject line to: Giuliana Martinez at giuliana@gmconsultinggroup.org. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.