Manager, Production Management - Thailand

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The Role

Responsibilities include establishing and curating relations with producers and production companies, reviewing budgets, and supporting/suggesting best production practices. The position will work closely with our Creative, Post Production, and other internal teams along with producers to ensure efficient delivery.

A successful candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, able to pivot when necessary, thorough, and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and unwavering attention to detail at all times. This is a demanding and fast-moving position that requires someone who is a proactive and positive thinker, able to exercise good judgment and initiative, and has an in-depth knowledge of Local Production and the production process.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Pre Production/Setup of Show: Work with Finance, Legal, Creative, Post, VFX, Music and external production teams on establishing key production schedules and workflows and maximizing budget to spend as much on screen as possible
• Budgeting: Work with Showrunners and Line Producers to prepare and vet show budgets and schedules, providing feedback internally and externally on viability and risks; Review creative/scripts and begin defining the budgets; Collaborate with internal teams and our production partners to lock the budget; Track and manage all costs, keeping stakeholders apprised of the status; Review cost reports and trackers on a bi-weekly basis; Help ensure that productions run smoothly, meet deadlines and stay within budget
• Scheduling: Create/Help inform and draft production and post schedule; Collaborate with internal and external production team to lock schedule; Troubleshoot and communicate all changes to schedule to internal/external teams
• Staffing/Vendors: Lead or assist with search and hire of key production staff; Determine key vendors to accommodate creative vision and relationships, tax incentives, budget needs, and location issues; Help maintain/curate preferred vendor list
• Content Management: Set up and attend key creative approval sessions; Set up and schedule legal clearance reviews with the Legal Department

Qualifications:

• 10 Years + experience with Local Production
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment, simultaneously supervising several projects at various points of production (from development through delivery)
• Familiar with the current trends and workflows for both HDR and 4K productions, within a Local Production environment
• Access to a long roster of high-quality vendors and talent throughout Local
• Ability to respond after-hours for important, timely or urgent matters
• Team player who operates in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidential information
• Understanding of how to prioritize and respond accordingly
• Willingness to travel, as external conditions permit
• Willingness to continue learning to ensure understanding of current production process and gear
• Must be fluent in Local Language. Fluency in English is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides and Google Mail

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.