VP Production Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The role of VP Production Manager is a hybrid position splitting time between office, set and remote to fulfill the role’s obligations. The VP PM will execute project decisions made by the site or project Producer, along with tasks delegated by the Executive Management Team. The VP PM is responsible for preparing detailed reporting and schedules for a given project, determining project resource requirements, establishing third-party requirements (such as equipment rentals, specialists or catering), securing permits and contracts, collaborating with stage management and preserving budget allocation and delivery timelines. During an active project, the VP PM is responsible for daily progress reporting to flag risks or deviations in the budget and/or schedule.

This role is pivotal to delivering consistently with the highest levels of quality assurance. The VP PM is imperative to the efficiency of projects and the efficacy of crew deliverables maintaining the credibility and reputation of PXO Clara.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead project-based communication ensuring information is delivered clearly and effectively, tasks are prioritized, and resources allocated appropriately.
• Schedule and facilitate consistent project meetings with well-defined agendas driving progress and securing clear execution plans for delivery.
• Collaborate within internal Producers and Department Managers within RTD, VAD, DevOps, AV and Procurement to maintain project deliverables and communication.
• Secure resources with global operations managers, technical managers and department managers adapting as necessary to meet project needs.
• Track and report schedules, budget estimates, and key performance indicators (KPI) highlighting risks, issues and opportunities within a given project.
• Act as a central point of contact for day-to-day communications with external project Producers or Managers.
• Anticipate and address issues or challenges during the planning and execution of projects to identify workflow adjustments.
• Keep accurate records of project activities, including progress reports and documentation of decisions made throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain a project culture founded on encouragement, individual growth and mission.
• Track project expenses against approved budgets, cost reporting, and early identification of budget overruns.
• Coordinate with Stage Management, Safety officers, and on-site technicians to verify compliance with safety, regulatory, and site-specific requirements, escalating identified risks or deviations as required.
• Manage scope changes by documenting change requests, assessing impact on budget and schedule, and escalating for approval prior to execution.
• Oversee third-party vendor performance, contracts, and deliverables, ensuring compliance with agreed scopes, timelines, and budgets..

About Pixomondo:

PXO creates industry-leading Virtual Production and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content. With over 20 industry awards and nominations, PXO, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, is a trusted partner for storytellers and showrunners worldwide. The company has been creating iconic work since 2001, from Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award winning Hugo and HBO’s Emmy winning Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, through to Amazon’s The Boys, Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and many more. 

In Virtual Production, PXO helps clients to realize their creative vision, from production through to post-production. Using interactive technology and proprietary software and solutions, PXO brings ideas to life by virtually immersing filmmakers in the worlds they imagined, throughout every stage of the creative process. The company’s latest LED volume work includes House of the Dragon, Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Netflix’s upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender. 

PXO has seven studios and three LED volumes in the US, UK, Germany and Canada. 

Benefits

Pixomondo 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.

Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.

PXO does not accept resumes from recruiters.  Unsolicited resumes are accepted directly from candidates only. PXO will not pay any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.