Manager, Studio Operations

Job Description

The Manager, Studio Operations owns various aspects of studio operations management and facilitates ILMxLAB's operational activities and initiatives. Reporting to the Director, Production, this role oversees daily studio operations activities and implements overall operations strategies and procedures.

What You'll Do
• Establish policies that promote ILMxLAB Global Studio's culture and vision, and lead employees to maximize productivity and engagement. Lead communication around departmental changes and updates, drive strategy on team events and celebrations/recognition.
• Serve as point person for ILMxLAB operations strategy and decision-making, including owning operations budgeting/spending and space/equipment planning that support ILMxLAB's business plan and global capacity forecasts. Lead business continuity planning and transition to new hybrid work environment/campus re-entry.
• Own ILMxLAB's new hire onboarding program, collaborate with support departments (HR, IT, etc. ) to execute on onboarding plans. Responsible for clear and accurate documentation.
• Facilitates continuous feedback cycle through implementation of project mid- and post-mortems, end-of-project and annual performance review processes, and overall studio health and morale surveys.
• Facilitate talent development initiatives, such as: L&D programs (e.g. technical training, etc.), speaker series, conference representation, speaking engagements, etc. by collaborating with talent management, department supervisors, human resources, marketing/publicity, etc.
• Develop and oversee execution of ILMxLAB's diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives (in support of Lucasfilm/Disney goals) including: outreach & educational partnerships, talent development, studio D&I best practices, etc.
• Manage, mentor and develop junior production and operations staff.
Own ILMxLAB's internship programs.
• Represent and nourish studio culture through thoughtful, transparent and focused leadership.
• Handle special project assignments when opportunities arise (ex. leadership retreat, dev jam, etc..

What We're Looking For
• 5+ years in a management role in business or production operations, preferably in entertainment and/or content technology-related industries.
• Advanced project management skills, ideally with experience in different frameworks (Agile, waterfall, etc.)
• Understanding of the interactive/immersive media development process and pipeline.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask while maintaining a high-level of organization and detail orientation in a fluid production environment with rapidly evolving resource needs.
• Advanced diplomacy skills needed to mediate competing priorities across multiple stakeholders and managing expectations across various dynamic personalities
• Strong leadership skills, including building relationships, gaining trust, managing expectations, and resolving and preempting conflicts.
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
• Able to work independently and as a team player
• Effective communicator (written and verbal), strong work ethic, and positive attitude while routinely exercising sound judgement
• Ability to use discretion with sensitive company information
• Strong aptitude for technology and ability to learn new software

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