Manager, Operations

Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC), a professional theatre operating under a LORT B agreement with Actors’ Equity at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, seeks an experienced, collaborative, and problem-solving Production Manager.Utah is known for its high quality of life, low crime, distinct four-season climate, and diverse, easily accessible landscapes ranging from mountains to pine forests to deserts. Salt Lake City itself has a lively social scene, great public transportation, bike-friendly streets, and a robust arts and culture scene. PTC is among the area’s thriving performing arts organizations, which includes the Utah Symphony Opera, Ballet West, and the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, to name a few.In addition to the vibrant city, Utah sits inside the Wasatch mountain range with an abundance of outdoor activities to offer, including 11 ski resorts nearby and 5 national parks just a few hours away. Professional sports teams that call Salt Lake home include basketball’s Utah Jazz and soccer’s Real Salt Lake.Working for PTC at the University of Utah offers a unique set of comprehensive benefits including excellent health insurance, a generous retirement plan, tuition reduction, free public transportation, and much more.The Production Manager is a senior staff position that reports directly to the Artistic Director and Managing Director. The Production Manager oversees the production budget and is responsible for allocating resources, monitoring and approving expenses, finding creative ways to cut costs and timelines, negotiating employment contracts with new technical staff and contractors, and monitoring all production elements while maintaining high standards for all productions. The position facilitates the overall production process, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Scenery, Props, Electrics, Costumes, Wigs/Hair, Sound, and Projection Departments.PTC generally produces a seven-show season, an “Encores” style concert, and a new play reading series, utilizing the Lees Mainstage 932-seat proscenium theatre and a new 380-seat thrust theatre. The Production Manager will work closely with the Artistic Director on season planning and scheduling and holds significant decision-making responsibilities for design approvals.