We’ve partnered with a growing, highly regarded independent agency to find an Experiential Producer who loves turning big ideas into unforgettable brand experiences! This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented, collaborative team and take the lead in bringing creative concepts to life through innovative activations, live events, and immersive experiential programs.
We’re looking for a hands-on producer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving production challenges, and takes pride in seeing a program come together from start to finish. Reporting to the Group Production Manager, this individual will own and manage multiple programs, often working within fast-tracked timelines and navigating a variety of moving pieces along the way.
From developing project timelines and budgets to sourcing and managing vendor partners, coordinating logistics, and overseeing live execution, this person will be a key driver of successful program delivery.
What You’ll Do
Lead the planning and execution of experiential marketing programs, events, and brand activations from kickoff through completion.
Develop and manage detailed project timelines, budgets, production schedules, and executional plans.
Source, coordinate, and manage a variety of external partners, including fabricators, staffing agencies, A/V providers, freight carriers, and other production vendors.
Oversee production documentation, deliverables, run-of-show schedules, training materials, and operational plans.
Partner closely with internal account, creative, and production teams to ensure execution aligns with the creative vision and client expectations.
Manage event logistics, including installation, vendor coordination, field teams, and on-site execution as needed.
Monitor project budgets, manage vendor costs, and oversee budget reconciliation.
Proactively identify potential challenges, troubleshoot issues, and keep projects moving forward when timelines or priorities shift.
Maintain quality standards and ensure programs are delivered on time, on budget, and with exceptional attention to detail.
Build strong relationships with clients, internal partners, and external vendors throughout the production process.
What You’ll Bring
5+ years of experience in experiential marketing, event production, live events, or a related field. Agency experience is a plus.
Proven ability to independently manage projects from initial planning through final execution.
Experience developing and managing budgets, timelines, production schedules, and vendor relationships.
Familiarity with live event logistics, fabrication, staging, A/V, staffing, and other production elements.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
A resourceful, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to remain calm and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
A collaborative approach and willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack, and other project management tools.
Flexibility to accommodate occasional evening or weekend work and travel based on program needs.
The Details
Full-time, remote opportunity.
Compensation: $60,000–$80,000 annually, depending on experience.
Generous employee benefits.
Central Time Zone working hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m. CT), with flexibility as needed for program execution.
Occasional travel required depending on client and program needs.
Location: East Metro, Twin Cities, MN (onsite) Base salary: $150,000 to $175,000, plus annual bonus and profit sharing
About the company
Our client is a well-respected, privately held company in the commercial building industry, with more than 50 years in business and a strong regional reputation. The company has grown substantially in recent years, entirely through organic growth, and has a team spanning multiple states. Its culture is high-energy, relationship-driven and entrepreneurial, with a leadership team that is genuinely open to new ideas.
The role
The HR Director is the company’s senior HR leader and a member of the leadership team, reporting to the President. This is a hands-on leadership role: you’ll set the people strategy and advise executives while staying actively involved in day-to-day HR. You’ll lead a lean function and have real influence on how the organization grows from here.
SkyWater has partnered with a growing medical device company seeking an experienced medical device sales representative to own a territory with a strong foundation and significant growth potential.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building business, navigating complex healthcare organizations, and finding creative ways to turn customer relationships into long-term revenue growth.
SkyWater Search has been retained by an employee-owned technical services and software company that is hiring the first leader of the new business unit. The business today consists of developers, a sales and marketing group, and the plan is to roughly double the revenue over three to five years. The product is powerful and hard to learn. The company has just moved from perpetual licenses to subscriptions, and the open question is how to reach a broader market without losing the reputation that built it. This is an extremely unique opportunity and will be an opportunity to flex muscle in the SaaS space alongside a larger scope of business responsibility.
You will own the P&L, report to a senior executive, and sit on the leadership team. The seat offers real decision authority, employee ownership with a bonus paid in cash and company stock, and a base of $170,000 to $215,000.
Non-negotiables:
• Ran a software business or product line with P&L ownership, or was the clear number two • Led a move from licenses to subscription, or has deep subscription-based experience • Comfortable leading a team through change, with a track record • Twin Cities based, on site most of the week
Please reach out to me directly or apply through the site!
Zac Kallas Senior Group Director SkyWater Search Partners
We are partnered with an established institutional investment organization who is seeking a newly created role for a Senior Analyst, Private Equity Performance & Investor Reporting to support its private equity and co-investment portfolio.
This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and clarity of investment performance reporting for senior investment leadership and external investors. The position combines private markets performance analytics, investor reporting, portfolio monitoring, and executive-level communication.
The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of private equity performance metrics, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
On-site in Minneapolis, no relocation assistance, must have ties to MN.
If interested, please apply or contact: jamende@skywatersearch.com
We’re leading a Director of Engineering search for a local precision machine shop serving aerospace, defense, industrial and medical customers.
The company is growing, and its engineering organization needs to keep pace. This is a new role that will bring engineering, programming, and quality engineering together under one leader. The immediate focus is helping the team launch new work more effectively and resolve the technical issues that slow production.
Reporting to the senior operations leader, this person will have the opportunity to shape the department, develop its people, and establish how the team works across facilities.
Overview:
Lead the engineering and technical teams, set priorities, and hold people accountable for results.
Assess the team’s strengths and gaps, develop employees, and make hiring recommendations.
Improve how new parts move from customer requirements and quoting into production.
Establish consistent practices for programming, tooling, fixtures, manufacturing documentation, and production handoffs.
Work with the floor to address difficult machining problems and reduce recurring disruptions.
Partner with quality engineering to improve process reliability and prevent repeat defects.
Help the commercial team evaluate whether new work can be produced reliably and profitably.
Recommend equipment, software, and automation investments, then follow through on implementation and results.
Work closely with operations leaders to balance new projects with the needs of existing production.
Background Requirements:
An engineering degree and a substantial background in precision machining.
Experience managing engineers, programmers, or related technical teams.
Strong working knowledge of CNC processes, programming, tooling, workholding, tolerances, and inspection.
Experience in contract manufacturing, with an understanding of varied customer requirements and competing deadlines.
Specific examples of changes you’ve led that improved manufacturing performance or the way a technical team operates.
Experience taking new parts or programs through launch and into consistent production.
Sound judgment, clear communication, and a willingness to stay involved when the team needs help.
Experience with aerospace, defense, or medical manufacturing would be helpful, as would exposure to advanced machining, automation, and leadership across multiple sites.
SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with one of my favorite mission-driven clients in St. Paul to add a CONTROLLER to their team!
I’ve worked with this team before and genuinely love the people, the mission and the culture. This is a newly expanded role, and the CFO is looking for a true right hand who can own the accounting function so she can focus on the bigger picture.
For this role, we need – • Someone who has truly RUN the month-end and year-end close start to finish (not just helped with it!) • Hands-on ownership of financial statements, audit and compliance (sales and use tax, 401(k), 1099s, etc.) • Experience managing accounting staff – and enjoying it
This is a small, tight-knit team that genuinely likes being together, so it’s onsite at least 3 days a week (and often more). It isn’t for someone looking for more ways to work from home – it’s for someone who wants to own the numbers and be a real partner across the organization.
Please reach out if you’re interested in hearing more! CRabon@skywatersearch.com | 952.767.9025
Please note that only local applicants will be considered as relocation is not an option.
SkyWater Search Partners is working with a national litigation firm to hire Associate Attorneys at the mid-level and senior levels. The firm is growing its Minnesota presence, so this is a chance to join early and help build the team.
The Opportunity You’ll litigate employment class actions with real case responsibility and the support of a national platform. Wage and hour experience is ideal, and other class action experience will also be considered. Candidates from both plaintiff-side and defense-side backgrounds are welcome.
Compensation Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience.
SkyWater Search Partners is working with a high-growth company to hire a Corporate Counsel. This is a chance to be a trusted legal partner inside a growing brand, with a direct line to senior leadership and real room to grow as the company does.
The Opportunity You’ll be the company’s go-to attorney for day-to-day legal work. You’ll handle commercial contracts, keep labels and marketing claims compliant, and decide when outside counsel is needed. You’ll also help build the legal infrastructure, including templates, intake and contract management, so the business can move quickly.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive base salary plus a meaningful annual bonus. Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible time off and paid holidays.
Interested?
Reach out to Rylie Harnett at Rharnett@skywatersearch.com
Our client is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to oversee multi-site distribution operations across the Upper Midwest. This individual will work closely with location leaders to strengthen operational performance, develop talent, standardize processes, and drive accountability across a regional network.
The ideal candidate is an experienced distribution leader who enjoys being in the field, coaching managers, improving processes, and building a strong operational structure that delivers consistent results across multiple locations.
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