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Production Manager Job in Abu Dhabi
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Reports To: Operations Director
Full-time / Operations Department
About the Role:
The UAE National Orchestra is seeking a Production Manager to ensure the logistical, technical, and organizational success of our performances. This role is key in overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of all live performances, rehearsals, and events, ensuring smooth operations and contributing to the artistic success of each performance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and manage the production schedule, coordinating rehearsals, performances, and special events
• Oversee logistical aspects, including transportation, storage, and setup of instruments, equipment, and stage props
• Manage technical aspects of productions, including sound, lighting, and stage setups
• Create and manage the production budget, ensuring all activities are delivered on time and within budget constraints
• Lead the production team and ensure effective communication across all departments
• Troubleshoot technical issues during rehearsals and live events to minimize disruptions
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and legal requirements
• Collaborate with the artistic, technical, and marketing teams to promote performances and ensure alignment of artistic and logistical elements
Required Skills & Experience:
• Minimum of 8-10 years in production management, with at least 3-4 years in an operations management role within the music, events, or arts industry.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, technical requirements, and logistical coordination for live performances.
• Experience in managing live performances for orchestras or large-scale arts productions is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in project management and event scheduling software.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English (Arabic language proficiency is a plus but not a must)
Why Join Us?
At the UAE National Orchestra, you will be part of a dynamic, world-class team working on exceptional artistic productions that inspire audiences. This role offers the chance to be deeply involved in the orchestral production process, collaborate with talented artists, and contribute to our orchestra’s ongoing success.
If you have a passion for orchestral production and want to be part of an exciting, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!
About UAE National Orchestra
The UAE National Orchestra (UAENO) is a groundbreaking cultural initiative with a mission to build a world-class orchestra founded on Emirati musical heritage while embracing diverse musical traditions from around the world. Under the visionary leadership of Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the orchestra seeks to enrich the UAE's artistic landscape and provide career opportunities for professional musicians. UAENO honors the nation’s musical heritage while fostering multiculturalism, creating a distinctive sound that reflects the UAE’s diversity.
Through capacity-building programs and international partnerships, the orchestra nurtures emerging talent, supports mentorship, and strengthens the local musical ecosystem. As the UAE continues to assert its dedication to cultural excellence, the UAE National Orchestra plays a key role in fostering future generations of artists and advancing the nation’s global cultural presence.