Production Manager

About Secret Sauce Miami

Secret Sauce is a Miami-based creative agency renowned for delivering impactful brand experiences, events, and partnerships. Serving leading clients within entertainment, lifestyle, and cultural sectors, the agency operates with speed and agility.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Production Manager to oversee the comprehensive production of events, brand activation campaigns, and creative projects. This senior role requires hands-on leadership, ownership of projects from inception to completion, managing a team, and ensuring flawless execution under pressure. The incumbent will not merely coordinate but will also lead strategically, solve problems promptly, and establish operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire production cycle for events and brand activations, from initial briefing through execution to post-event review.
• Independently oversee event delivery both on-site and off-site, ensuring every detail is meticulously managed.
• Lead and guide junior production staff, delegating tasks while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Develop and oversee detailed production schedules, budgets, and run-of-show documentation.
• Handle vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and coordinate all production logistics.
• Act as the main on-site leader for major events, facilitating seamless operations.
• Work closely with creative, strategy, and account teams to ensure alignment with client objectives.
• Manage post-event activities including reporting, asset compilation, and client feedback sessions.
• Recognize and implement opportunities for process enhancement and establish agency-wide best practices in production.

Candidate Requirements

• Between 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in event production, experiential marketing, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated success managing complex productions involving multiple stakeholders.
• Outstanding leadership abilities paired with strong communication and quick problem-solving skills.
• Experience in budget oversight and adeptness at vendor negotiations.
• Proficient in Canva and Monday.com; familiarity with other project management platforms is advantageous.
• Residency in Miami with availability for local and travel commitments related to events.

Working Hours & Availability

• Full-time role based out of Miami office location.
• Standard office hours are from 10 AM to 6 PM, with required flexibility for extended hours during events.
• Availability during weekends and holidays is mandatory due to event scheduling.

What the Role Offers

• An influential leadership position within one of Miami's most vibrant creative agencies.
• An engaging, collaborative, and creative work environment.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to shape the agency's production department and progress professionally with the organization.

Additional Information

To apply for this position, please send your resume directly to the agency via their specified contact email.