Studio Operations Project Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Eyeline Studios

At Eyeline, Scanline VFX's virtual production division, we want to provide you with a solid foundation where you can be a part of an innovative team of brilliant researchers, developers and virtual storytellers. Learn more.

We are seeking a proactive Project Manager to drive technology initiatives that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our Studio Operations and Production Management teams. In this execution-focused role, you will lead projects that improve workflows from sourcing and tracking new business leads, project bidding, and scenario planning to crew management and production oversight on platforms like ShotGrid. By implementing innovative tools, integrations, and automation you will play a pivotal role in helping Eyeline to scale our impact across the most exciting and impactful titles.

Success in the role requires strong stakeholder management by building strong relationships and collaborating closely with a diverse group of stakeholders - including Production Leadership, Workforce Management, and Finance. Your leadership will ensure that technology solutions deliver tangible operational improvements and support our studios strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead cross-functional projects, focused on Studio Operations and Production Management, from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with initiatives' goals
• Turn greenlit initiatives into structured projects, establishing scope, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with identified stakeholders
• Create clear, phased roadmaps that outline which solutions, tools, or workflows to implement first based on maximum impact and feasibility
• Manage stakeholder communication, keeping all business units informed, aligned, and engaged throughout the project lifecycle
• Proactively escalate challenges to key business leaders, assess possible scenarios, and develop potential solutions with trade-offs to support informed decision-making
• Ensure reporting follows best practices, providing visibility into project status, key milestones, and risks
• Identify and bring together SMEs and key users from Production, Finance, and other relevant departments. Implement project champion groups where applicable that can provide continuous feedback, and help ensure the solutions being developed are practical and address real-people problems
• Support operational handovers, ensuring a seamless transition to long-term owners such as operations and production teams
• Provide project management guidance to non-Project Management-led initiatives, offering best practices, frameworks, and tools to help teams structure and manage their projects effectively, even when a dedicated Project Manager is not assigned

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in project management, business, technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Strong understanding of core project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches; PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant certifications are a plus
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Visual Effects, Studio Operations, and Production Management, with at least 3 years in a project management capacity
• Experience managing projects across different lifecycles, including software development, creative production (e.g., VFX, animation, design), operational process improvements, infrastructure deployments, and product launches
• Experience working with production tools like Shotgrid and various crew management tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills to lead and align multi-disciplinary teams, including senior stakeholders
• Effective communication and listening skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly, inspire teams, and facilitate productive discussions
• Strong leadership qualities-able to support, coach, and advocate for teams while maintaining focus on overall business goals
• High adaptability and resilience, with the ability to navigate change and shifting priorities effectively
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, capable of maintaining structured project plans and managing data within project management tools

$70,000 - $125,000 a year

This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.

About Us

Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Seoul, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar - both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

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Netflix's investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.

Come as you are

We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.