General Manager, Live Event Operations (Gallagher Nashville)

TAIT is a globally recognized leader in the live events and entertainment industry, renowned for its innovation and creativity over the past 45 years. Originally pioneering rock 'n' roll concert staging, TAIT has evolved into a cutting-edge company that designs and produces culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences worldwide. Operating through 20 offices across the globe, TAIT has delivered iconic productions spanning over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space. Their portfolio includes work with prestigious clients such as Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics. This extensive network and remarkable legacy showcase TAIT's unmatched expertise in blending technology, precision engineering, and creative design to bring extraordinary live events and experiences to life.

Gallagher Staging and Productions, a core business unit within TAIT, stands as an industry leader in production staging, custom fabrication, and truss structures geared towards entertainment and special events. With facilities spread across key locations such as Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Nashville, and Las Vegas, Gallagher is recognized for delivering high-quality, safe, and innovative staging solutions that help clients across the entertainment industry realize their visions. The Nashville operation of Gallagher plays a critical role within both TAIT's Global Touring division and the broader live event ecosystem.

The General Manager position based in Nashville offers a dynamic leadership opportunity for a seasoned professional who will serve as the senior operational and commercial leader for the Gallagher business unit there. This role is pivotal in shaping the integration, scalability, and long-term growth of Gallagher within the robust TAIT ecosystem. The General Manager will be accountable for overseeing all aspects of staging, rentals, fabrication, production support, touring infrastructure, and related live event services in the Nashville market. This senior leadership role demands operational expertise, strategic vision, and strong collaboration skills to align business objectives with TAIT’s core values and operational capabilities.

Key responsibilities include driving operational excellence through meticulous project execution, inventory coordination, warehousing, staffing, scheduling, and delivery performance. The General Manager will lead efforts to integrate Gallagher’s Nashville operations with TAIT’s enterprise systems and processes, ensuring consistency across functions like Finance, People, Legal, and Operations. They will also manage the business unit’s financial performance, focusing on revenue growth, margin improvement, operational efficiency, and EBITDA targets.

Further expectations include implementing scalable systems and operational discipline through workflow standardization, KPI reporting, and friction point removal. The role acts as a vital liaison between Gallagher Nashville and TAIT’s shared service teams to ensure smooth cross-functional coordination and alignment. Additionally, the General Manager will champion a robust company culture that embraces accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence while fostering employee engagement and development.

Overseeing facility operations, safety compliance, shared services, and workplace experience is also part of this comprehensive role, along with supporting strategic growth initiatives and expansion planning across new markets or regions. This position requires a leader with extensive experience in live event production operations, a deep understanding of staging and touring infrastructure, and a proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes balancing strategic foresight with hands-on operational execution to position Gallagher Nashville and TAIT for ongoing success in the competitive live events industry.