Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

Operations & Production Management:

• Oversee end-to-end operational processes across film and entertainment projects—from pre-production to post-production and release.
• Translate creative concepts into executable operational plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate daily operations across departments, including creative, production, technical, finance, and administration.
• Ensure smooth execution of shoots, rehearsals, productions, and events.

Project & Resource Management:

• Develop and manage production schedules, workflows, and deliverables.
• Allocate and optimize resources, including crew, equipment, locations, and vendors.
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve operational bottlenecks.

Budgeting & Cost Control:

• Prepare, manage, and track production budgets and operational costs.
• Ensure cost efficiency while maintaining production quality.
• Approve operational expenditures in line with agreed budgets.

Team & Stakeholder Coordination:

• Serve as the central point of coordination between directors, producers, creatives, technical teams, and external partners.
• Manage vendors, service providers, and production partners.
• Support talent and crew logistics, contracts, and scheduling.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Establish and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production and operations.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, permits, insurance, and health & safety standards.
• Implement tools and systems that improve operational efficiency.

Post-Production & Delivery:

• Oversee post-production operations, including editing, sound, visuals, and final delivery.
• Coordinate distribution timelines and operational requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, Media, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in operations or production management within the film, movie, TV, or entertainment industry.
• Strong understanding of creative workflows, production cycles, and operational logistics.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent budgeting, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight production deadlines.
• Proficiency in production management tools and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.

Key Competencies:

• End-to-end operational thinking
• Creative–business alignment
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication and negotiation skills