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TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock 'n' roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting‑edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT's 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics.
Purpose
The Senior Integrator is a powerhouse of technical leadership, driving the delivery of TAIT's most ambitious projects across iconic venues and global stages. This role blends technical precision with strategic vision steering complex ideas from concept to reality while shaping the future of Integration as a high‑performance team. They contribute to a team of technical experts for high‑stakes installations, while maintaining a position as a trusted advisor in business development, and a mentor who elevates team culture through coaching and innovation. From cruise ships to West End theatres, senior integrators lead with confidence, humility, and a focus on excellence.
Position Responsibilities & Expectation
- Technical Project Leadership
- Point person for team and organization during early phases of project implementation, bidding, and technical execution.
- Works with leadership to staff the right person, on the right project, at the right time.
- Maintains connection with project teams to provide technical support and escalation path.
- Jumps in to assist with technical delivery for risky/complex projects and elements.
- Champions safety across department for activities both in the shop and onsite.
- Department and business development
- Completes local department initiatives in alignment with larger department goals and objectives.
- Assists in coordinating and leading project kick‑off meetings and post‑project reviews.
- Maintains responsibility for project hour estimates and team's actual hours to proactively address potential overages, scope creep, and delays.
- Builds strong relationships with clients, technicians, and other external stakeholders while promoting TAIT's reptation for excellence.
- Team management, coaching, and professional development
- Coaches team members on leadership and TAIT traits.
- Facilitate check‑ins and 1on1 meetings with each integrator on their team.
- Help build career development and growth plans.
- Assists in the hiring process for new team members.
- Manages new employee probationary period requirements.
- Promotes and builds a strong culture for the department around high‑performance teamwork and mindful leadership skills.
Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of entertainment/industrial automation technology.
- Working knowledge of PLC programming and control theory.
- Understanding of basic electromechanical systems and electrical safety standards.
- Experience in the theatre and/or entertainment industry.
- Demonstrated communication and leadership skills with multi‑lingual and multi‑national teams.
- Previous experience in a leadership role managing a technical team.
Competencies
Behavioral competencies that are critical to effective performance:
- Embraces the concepts around continuous improvement, coaching, and growth
- Familiarity with TAIT traits, standards of care, and leadership learning concepts
- Maintains technological curiosity
- "How can I help?" teamwork mentality
- Champions quality and excellence in workmanship
- Demonstrates confidence and humility
- Embraces imperfections in the process
- Maintains flexibility in daily tasking
- Promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace
- Having fun!
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum NVQ or HND in engineering or similar discipline
- Proficient experience of leading project teams in technical system installation and deployment
- Willingness to travel on average twelve weeks a yearAdaptable to shifting schedules, priorities, and cultural differences
- Right to work in the UK
- Experience with PLC and Navigator programming and control theory is essential
TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.
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