Creative Technology Production Director (Project Based Role)

## Creative Technology Production Director (Project Based Role)* Serve as a leader in Concept Development, Schematic Design, Design Development and Production for creative technology's internal and external production scope.* Partner with Project teams as early as Concept Development to understand the creative intent and develop resource plans and contracts that support the execution of scope.* Own the production of Creative Technology R&D throughout CD, SD, DD, and Production for the given Pod team they will lead, managing the time and directing the efforts of other stakeholders needed to execute these explorations.* Work in conjunction with Creative Technology Department’s Sr. Director as well as the other management to define and manage Creative Technology Production Scope, strategies, and budgets.* Create an initial broad stroke Creative Technology Production Gantt for their Production Pod based on preliminary Production scope and published Project Timeline from Project Scheduling Team.* Direct proper buildout of all content related contracts during each major project’s Design Development phase.* Direct relevant production kickoffs and lead ongoing production meetings.* Establish SOWS, sequencing, and a work breakdown structure as needed for content production.* Establish SOWS, sequencing, and a work breakdown structure as needed to support production adjacent departments, like AD&P.* Make staffing assignments to complete all production elements in their purview, and negotiate staffing needs with other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the overall in-house production scope.* Provide ongoing direction of labor estimates and production timelines.* Contribute to overall production element prioritization and critical path planning, working in conjunction with project leadership and key stakeholders.* Direct the preparation of Documentation to confirm sufficient completion of documentation by the build team.* Track changes to original production scope and update overall labor, materials, and production timeline accordingly* Direct the conversation around all Production change order requests, working with Project leadership and key stakeholders to reach an agreement around priorities within the remaining budget and timeline.* Oversee all scheduling efforts in relevant project management tools and ensure that Airtable database entries are up to date with all relevant information.* Provide financial and progress reports to Project and Divisional leadership team* Continually re-strategize production process based on team and leadership feedback* Provide input to yearly performance reviews based on working experience with Creative Technology team members* 10+ years of experience in media production and/or Project Management* Strong proficiency in a creative technology discipline (audio, video, lighting, or creative engineering).* Discreet and professional when handling sensitive information. Must maintain the highest degree of confidentiality* Able to manage the workflow of interdependent teams and resources within the department* Strong understanding of finance and accounting functions and how they relate to budgeting of projects and internal scopes of work* Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to communicate effectively between creators, managers, vendors, and project leaders.* Experience developing documentation processes and implementing them across many teams with the input of multiple stakeholders* Strong understanding of materials and techniques ranging from digital art, to fabrication, to technical execution.* Strong knowledge of media service systems, creative programming techniques, and/or content creation.* Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to find flexible cooperation with our various company and project partners.* Adaptable to changing needs and possesses the ability to take on new tasks.* Able to learn new computer platforms quickly.* Airtable, Team Gantt, Google Suite, Microsoft Office proficient.* 10+ years of experience as a subject matter expert in one or more creative technology* 8+ years of management experience* Strong ability to read, understand, and apply information from technical drawings, material specifications and applicable regulatory documents* OSHA 10 Certified****Other Duties:******INCLUSION**:

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