Arkansas Staffing
Manager, S3 Projects
The Manager, S3 Projects acts as a strategic partner to the Chief of Staff, looking for opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness to drive the operational and change management cadence across the department and company. This individual will support each of the S3 teams and their projects and lead task forces and strategic working groups within S3. They will also directly manage programs and projects within the Strategy and Operations team as well as the Production Safety team. Responsibilities include: Leading task forces and strategic working groups within S3 Leading the collection and tracking of metrics and measurables for data-driven and risk-based decision-making across S3 Supervising department surveys for data-driven metrics Project managing S3 department initiatives that have an impact on all functions Utilizing the VEOCI platform and other technologies to support department initiatives Organizing the alignment of the global S3 programs Facilitating the development and implementation of an overall global training strategy for security and safety training for all employees of SPE, including orientation/induction and compliance/mandatory training (as applicable) in partnership with P&O Liaison and relationship management with other departments in Sony Pictures to maintain and strengthen cross-departmental strategic initiatives Fostering relationships of trust, external to SPE (includes liaison with government resources, law enforcement, peer companies and benchmarking partners) Managing day-to-day operations of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program Supervising S3 communications, including internal (coordinating and facilitating content for newsletters & websites as applicable), and helping to create awareness of S3 services to the lines of business Supporting the management of the ProtectSPE App Facilitating the creation of global emergency preparedness awareness campaigns Consulting on global emergency preparedness trainings and procedures Strategizing with the various local and regional emergency response teams to support plans for quick and accurate responses in event of emergency Participating in exercises and drills and fulfilling assigned duties as well as suggesting efficiencies Directly supporting S3 programs in the North American Region Assisting the EP team with other duties as assigned Assisting with form and dashboard creation/updates, AI integration and other technology related projects Maintaining existing VEOCI forms/databases and other technology related tools Assisting productions personnel with troubleshooting issues related to our forms/tools/etc. Proactive evaluation of new tools/software/tech Quick response to immediate production safety needs Knowledge of the following: 5-8 years Project Management Experience 5+ years in the Entertainment Industry Security/safety experience a plus Qualifications: Strong computer and digital skills, with the ability to recommend improvements and efficiencies through technology Ability to manage difficult situations, leverage limited resources and design programs Proven organization and skills, with demonstrated ability to drive projects Analytic and problem-solving capabilities Ability to engage and inspire stakeholders, gain buy-in, and foster collaboration across the department and SPE Excellent presence and presentation skills Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
The Manager, S3 Projects acts as a strategic partner to the Chief of Staff, looking for opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness to drive the operational and change management cadence across the department and company. This individual will support each of the S3 teams and their projects and lead task forces and strategic working groups within S3. They will also directly manage programs and projects within the Strategy and Operations team as well as the Production Safety team. Responsibilities include: Leading task forces and strategic working groups within S3 Leading the collection and tracking of metrics and measurables for data-driven and risk-based decision-making across S3 Supervising department surveys for data-driven metrics Project managing S3 department initiatives that have an impact on all functions Utilizing the VEOCI platform and other technologies to support department initiatives Organizing the alignment of the global S3 programs Facilitating the development and implementation of an overall global training strategy for security and safety training for all employees of SPE, including orientation/induction and compliance/mandatory training (as applicable) in partnership with P&O Liaison and relationship management with other departments in Sony Pictures to maintain and strengthen cross-departmental strategic initiatives Fostering relationships of trust, external to SPE (includes liaison with government resources, law enforcement, peer companies and benchmarking partners) Managing day-to-day operations of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program Supervising S3 communications, including internal (coordinating and facilitating content for newsletters & websites as applicable), and helping to create awareness of S3 services to the lines of business Supporting the management of the ProtectSPE App Facilitating the creation of global emergency preparedness awareness campaigns Consulting on global emergency preparedness trainings and procedures Strategizing with the various local and regional emergency response teams to support plans for quick and accurate responses in event of emergency Participating in exercises and drills and fulfilling assigned duties as well as suggesting efficiencies Directly supporting S3 programs in the North American Region Assisting the EP team with other duties as assigned Assisting with form and dashboard creation/updates, AI integration and other technology related projects Maintaining existing VEOCI forms/databases and other technology related tools Assisting productions personnel with troubleshooting issues related to our forms/tools/etc. Proactive evaluation of new tools/software/tech Quick response to immediate production safety needs Knowledge of the following: 5-8 years Project Management Experience 5+ years in the Entertainment Industry Security/safety experience a plus Qualifications: Strong computer and digital skills, with the ability to recommend improvements and efficiencies through technology Ability to manage difficult situations, leverage limited resources and design programs Proven organization and skills, with demonstrated ability to drive projects Analytic and problem-solving capabilities Ability to engage and inspire stakeholders, gain buy-in, and foster collaboration across the department and SPE Excellent presence and presentation skills Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.