Technical Project Manager (Burbank)

Technical Project Manager Studio Technology / Post-Production Infrastructure (Onsite in Burbank)Optomi, in partnership with a global leader in entertainment, is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join a high-impact Studio Technology team supporting physical infrastructure, post-production environments, and large-scale technology deployments. This is an exciting opportunity to drive real-time execution of hardware rollouts, studio upgrades, and AV/IT installations that directly support production teams on the this role, youll collaborate with engineering, AV, post-production, and operations teams to ensure technical continuity, scheduling, and resource alignment across multiple initiativeswhile managing both the people and the moving pieces that make post-production and studio tech run smoothly.What Youll Be Doing:Lead and execute 46 concurrent hardware-focused projects, such as:Audio/video equipment installsPost-production room buildoutsInfrastructure refreshes and physical deploymentsAct as the boots-on-the-ground project managerworking alongside engineers, field techs, and facilities to track milestones, unblock issues, and meet aggressive studio timelinesManage project lifecycles: from intake to execution, delivery, and documentationCreate and maintain Smartsheet project trackers, Visio network diagrams, and PowerPoint status updatesCoordinate site schedules, track inventory, and manage vendor/contractor taskingPrioritize and escalate urgent IT support or production-impacting incidentsSupport daily operations of a studio or post-production environment including: Tracking builds, upgrades, or repairs & Facilitating installs in high-demand, time-sensitive windowsCollaborate cross-functionally with engineers, studio operators, and IT service teamsMust-Have Qualifications:37 years of experience managing technical, hardware-based IT or infrastructure projects in an enterprise or studio environmentHands-on experience coordinating AV/IT deployments, studio room tech installs, or post-production environment buildsStrong grasp of project management tools like Smartsheet, Visio, and PowerPointExperience supporting physical production or post-production teamsAbility to track parts, techs, timelines, blockers, and documentationall at onceExcellent communication, organization, and vendor coordination skillsNice-to-Haves:Familiarity with Avid, AV over IP, sound engineering, or union shop dynamicsExperience supporting hardware lifecycle (procurement, deployment, decommissioning)Previous work within a studio or live production tech teamPMP or Scrum certificationExperience interfacing with post-production engineers, union teams, or technical facilities operations

Created: 2025-09-23