Production Manager – Tradeshows and Executive Events

Northrop Grumman

. Lead and develop a team of Executive Producers and Trade Show Producers .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $121,000 - $181,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading production teams and managing large-scale events, ensuring alignment with brand standards and exceptional audience experiences. Proficient in budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, and leveraging AI for productivity enhancement.

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Event Production ManagementIntegrated Campaign ExecutionBudgeting And SchedulingLeadership And Team ManagementVendor Coordination

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Hard Skills

Production PlanningProject ManagementContract AdministrationProduction LogisticsCommunications StrategyMultidisciplinary Team LeadershipHigh-Visibility Project ManagementBrand Experience DevelopmentAI Productivity ToolsCustomer Engagement

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Customer Relations Management ToolsSalesforce

Industry Keywords

Trade ShowsExecutive EventsLeadership ConferencesEnterprise Town HallsIntegrated MarketingAdvertising CampaignsBrand StandardsProduction ProcessesEvent ManagementMedia Production

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of Executive Producers and Trade Show Producers
Oversee production planning and execution for Tier 1 trade shows, executive events, leadership conferences, enterprise town halls, customer engagements and major internal events
Direct production support for integrated marketing and advertising campaigns
Manage execution of Editorial Board Brand Omni-channel Packages (BOPs)
Oversee production schedules, staffing, budgets, timelines, vendor coordination and project delivery
Assign production resources based on project scope, complexity and organizational priorities
Partner with Creative Directors, Associate Creative Directors, Regional Operations Managers, communications leaders and executive stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement across production processes, workflows and execution models
Ensure events, campaigns and productions reflect enterprise brand standards and exceptional audience experiences
Report to the Senior Production Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Event Management, Business Administration, Media Production, Project Management or related field
7+ years of experience leading complex productions, enterprise events, integrated campaigns or large-scale communications initiatives
Experience managing production teams or multidisciplinary delivery teams
Demonstrated success managing multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously
Strong understanding of event production, executive communications and integrated brand experiences
Experience with budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, contract administration and production logistics
Exceptional organizational, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively with a broad range of diverse personalities
Demonstrated proficiency in using AI to maximize and amplify productivity
Must be a U.S. citizen
Familiarity with Customer Relations Management tools such as Salesforce preferred
Security clearance a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility, depending on position
Shift differential, depending on position
Discretionary bonus
Long Term Incentives for eligible Vice President or Director positions
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
No relocation assistance available