Technical Development Manager

The quality of every event starts with the people delivering it. In this role, you’ll drive the growth and readiness of our technician workforce, ensuring they have the training, support, and development opportunities needed to perform at a high level. Your leadership will directly impact technical excellence, career progression, and the overall success of our event operations., * Create individualized development plans that strengthen technical skills and leadership capabilities.

• Coach and mentor full-time technicians to support professional growth and long-term career development.
• Provide regular guidance, feedback, and support through performance conversations and development planning., * Oversee training programs focused on breakout room setup, signal flow, troubleshooting, and client interaction.
• Ensure technicians maintain required technical certifications and stay aligned with company policies.
• Build development initiatives that prepare technicians for increasing responsibility and complexity., * Serve as a technical lead for breakout-focused events when needed.
• Model best practices for event execution, problem-solving, and technical support.
• Provide coaching in real-world event environments to reinforce learning and performance standards.

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Stay informed on emerging technologies, industry trends, and evolving best practices.
• Use industry knowledge to enhance training programs and strengthen workforce readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve technical competency across the organization.

• 3+ years of leadership experience in audiovisual or live event production environments.
• Prior hands-on experience working onsite in a technical event production role.
• Knowledge of breakout room setup, operation, and strike procedures.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting switchers, projectors, and audio systems.
• Ability to coordinate multiple event spaces while supporting clients and technical teams.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing technical professionals.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with event logistics, scheduling, and basic networking concepts.

• Partner with operational leaders to create clear growth opportunities for technical team members.
• Align development programs with organizational needs, performance expectations, and future workforce requirements.
• Help technicians understand and pursue advancement opportunities within the organization., Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, and company holidays.

LMG is a full-service event technology provider delivering video, audio, lighting, and LED solutions for corporate events, conventions, and live productions. Founded in 1984, LMG has grown into a trusted partner for Fortune 500 companies across the nation and worldwide. As part of the ETP family of brands, we go Beyond Technology by providing innovative solutions you can trust.