Project Manager, Stage Pipeline

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.
The Project Manager role serves as the cornerstone for the successful execution of pipeline team projects. This individual plays a key role in ensuring smooth collaboration across teams while maintaining high operational efficiency. They will lead cross-functional development projects and facilitate inter-departmental communications, requiring strong project management skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and a proactive, positive attitude. The Project Manager must be execution-focused, adept at balancing competing priorities, and skilled in managing stakeholder expectations. They will drive project deliverables while maintaining agility in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a deep understanding of the software development life cycle and best practices in requirements gathering, planning, risk management, scope, metrics, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead pipeline development projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, scope and budget
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration, ensuring smooth coordination and updates between various teams to remove roadblocks
• Responsible for fostering a culture of accountability and growth, by facilitating the delivery of feedback up and down the team
• Balance and align short-term demands of project delivery with the long-term objectives of departmental growth and development.
• Partner with Pipeline Management, including Production, Department Supervisors and other key Stakeholders to determine technical requirements for current and upcoming shows
• Turn approved proposals into structured projects, establishing scope, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
• Manage stakeholder communication, keeping all stakeholders informed, aligned, and engaged throughout the project lifecycle or operational tickets
• Proactively escalate challenges to Pipeline Management, assess possible scenarios, and develop potential solutions with trade-offs to support informed decision-making
• Lead the team in prioritizing service desk tickets, ensuring timely resolution of issues and facilitating efficient communication with users
• Ensure reporting follows best practices, providing visibility into project status, key milestones, and risks.

Minimum Requirements

• 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
• Strong understanding of Virtual Production workflows
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a project management role
• Minimum 2 years in a service desk support management operations role
• Experience managing projects across different lifecycles, including software development, creative production (e.g., VFX, animation, design), operational process improvements, infrastructure deployments, and software releases
• 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
• Experience managing projects in technology, creative, or operational environments, such as software development, VFX, IT, media, or content production

Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 8 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich (will cease to operate by year's end), Seoul, Mumbai 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.
We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.
Powered by Netflix 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.