Print Production Manager
KiddomSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Project Manager, Studio Operations and Production Management at Scanline VFX
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual Effects, Virtual ProductionIndustries
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
- 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
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
Skills
ShotGrid
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Workflow Optimization
Automation
Integrations
Roadmapping
Scenario Planning
Crew Management
Scanline VFX
Provides visual effects and real-time production
About Scanline VFX
Scanline VFX specializes in creating visual effects for films and television. The company uses its proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to produce realistic natural elements like fire, smoke, and water. This software has been recognized with an Academy Award for its technical achievements. Scanline VFX stands out from its competitors by combining a large, diverse team of over 1,200 professionals with significant investments in its technology and infrastructure, particularly from Netflix. This allows them to take on a wide range of projects, both for Netflix and other clients. The goal of Scanline VFX is to help filmmakers achieve their artistic visions while pushing the limits of what can be done in visual effects and real-time production.
Grünwald, GermanyHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Design, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours
Risks
Increased competition from emerging VFX studios in Asia.
AI-driven VFX tools may disrupt traditional workflows.
Volatility in streaming service investments could impact Scanline's project pipeline.
Differentiation
Scanline VFX's proprietary software, Flowline, creates photorealistic natural phenomena.
Eyeline Studios offers unmatched flexibility in real-time filmmaking.
Scanline VFX has a global presence with studios in seven key locations.
Upsides
Netflix's investment enhances Scanline's pipeline and infrastructure.
Rising demand for high-quality VFX in streaming content benefits Scanline.
Expansion into South Korea capitalizes on emerging market opportunities.
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