Event Production Director

**About**:
Thanks to its unrivaled Drone Light Show technology, Dronisos turns the sky into the world’s largest screen using hundreds of drones as animated pixels in the sky. Major theme parks, Entertainment players, Global Brands have all adopted this new medium making Dronisos a worldwide pioneer and leader.
- Founded and headquarted in France, with a subsidiary in Orlando (USA, FL), we have invented a new medium for artists, brands and storytellers, that has proven its power with more than 100,000 performances in 20+ countries to date. N°1 provider for theme parks around the world, Dronisos is looking for their Event Production Director, to lead the Operations Team and support the company’s ongoing growth.

**Management**:

- Team Management: Managing a team of 5 (4 in France + 1 in the US) experienced Project Managers in drone shows.
- Training and Monitoring: Training and overseeing the team, recruiting when necessary.

**Event Production**:

- Site Visits and Technical Feasibility Assessment: Evaluate the technical feasibility of the site.
- Monitoring Timelines and Budgets: Oversee the planning and budget for each operation.
- Coaching Project Managers: Provide guidance on project management and client relations.
- Resource Allocation: Allocate internal and external resources for event execution.
- Sourcing Partners and External Providers: Source, contract and collaborate with external partners and service providers.
- Technical Direction: Take charge of large-scale or strategic and sensitive projects.

**Processes**:

- Sales Support: Assist the sales team to ensure technical feasibility, human resources availability, and budget during the sales process.
- Partner Training and Management: Research, integrate, train, and manage partners in drone show operations (operators, road teams, etc.) as well as in related fields (sound, special effects, safety, etc.).
- Process Improvement: Improve processes to make event production more efficient, from obtaining permits to show execution.
- Event Planning and Collaboration Tools: Manage collaboration and event planning tools (Oovizz).
- Coordination with “Resource” Teams: Work with resource teams to identify needs, allocate resources, and ensure project feasibility. The resource teams mainly include workshops (drone manufacturing, maintenance, and stock management), the creative team (show choreography and soundtrack production), and R&D (continuous improvement of proprietary software used in drone show production and execution).

**Language**: French-English

**Mobility**: Position based in Bègles (Bordeaux), with travel required for certain events, both in France and abroad.

**Preferred Experience**:

- Experienced Event Project Manager (or Event Production Director)_
- _15+ years of experience, including international projects._
- _On-site Experience in live outdoor events (concerts, shows, festivals, etc.)._
- _Interest in Technological Innovation: A strong interest in technological innovation._
- _Excellent Communication Skills: Proficient in communicating with teams, clients, and providers._
- _Process and Productivity-Oriented: A strong inclination for processes, productivity, and innovation._
- _Exceptional Organizational Skills: Strong time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to multitask continuously._
- _Ability to Handle Pressure: Good stress management, particularly in the context of event production._
- _Risk Anticipation and Problem Solving: Ability to foresee risks and solve problems effectively._

**Additional Information**:

- Contract Type**:Full-Time**:

- Location**:Bègles**:

- Education Level**:Master's Degree**:

- Experience**:> 15 years**:

- **Occasional remote authorized