Project Manager, VFX, Production Operations
Netflix
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 3/26/2018 5:12:00 PM PST
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The Role
We want to empower the vfx landscape, utilizing never-before-seen streamlined, cutting-edge vfx production technology. This empowerment comes with maximizing efficiencies individually and as a whole to facilitate creation of the world's best streaming content. We're looking for a Project Manager who embodies this passion for change with a keen knowledge of what technology can do for vfx now and in the future.
The Project Manager will be assigned to multiple vfx production technology initiatives as the primary business lead for production/studio related workflows when building in-house applications and partnering on third party builds and/or buys. This role will be responsible for deriving business requirements as it relates to product functionality with a primary focus on identifying and solving for key vfx workflows. The Project Manager will outline, socialize and prioritize action items and team assignments as the primary project owner. Candidate must have a strong background in the vfx environment combined with a passion for excellence and change management experience in utilizing cloud-based technologies.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Partner with Netflix vfx on dissecting current vfx workflows and ideate on translating those workflows utilizing technology.
• Generate detailed business requirements that represent operational workflows pertaining to new technology.
• Partner with product managers, technical program managers, engineering managers, and vfx experts/consultants across internal and external delivery teams at Netflix, representing the needs of studio technology as the go-to vfx expert as a whole and on a given product.
• Partner with the Tech Ops team on external product testing and product launch and Prod Ops on internal launch, with a keen eye for driving tactical adoption in both arenas.
• Socialize project timelines across Netflix and maintain accountability on deliverables.
• Establish industry relationships with crew-level end-users and third-party vendors.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 10 years within vfx, either freelance or studio-based.
• Keen understanding of current vfx workflows, namely: script breakdowns, vfx budgeting, bidding, vendors & shot tracking, media distribution, and marketing distribution.
• Knowledge of the current market of vfx production tracking tools (Shotgun, Filemaker, Vero), cloud-based vfx technologies (Pulse, Portal, NextLab, etc.) and editorial systems (Premiere, Avid, etc.) and how they are used in an operational capacity.
• Experience with new software development processes: discovery, design, engineering, uat, soft launch.
• Experience managing and working with engineering teams collectively.
• Willingness to regularly travel.
• Strong ability to dive into the unknown and create clarity amid chaos.
• Sharp assessment skills with an ability to vet wants vs. needs.
• Comfortable with running lean.
• Flexible amid an ever-changing and growing environment.