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Role Summary:
The Production Manager, ANZ will independently lead day-to-day physical production execution across Netflix titles in Australia and New Zealand. This role is responsible for ensuring productions are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest creative and technical standards.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role partners directly with production companies, line producers and UPMs to manage execution, mitigate risk, and drive solutions across all phases of production.
This is a high impact individual contributor role requiring exceptional judgment, extensive production experience, and the ability to operate independently in complex, fast paced environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Execution & Oversight
- Independently oversee active productions across ANZ from prep through post
- Serve as the primary Netflix point of contact for day to day production execution
- Partner directly with Line Producers and UPMs to track schedules, budgets, and milestones
- Ensure productions are set up with strong plans, experienced crews, and effective workflows
- Maintain a clear, real-time view of production health across assigned titles
Risk Management & Decision-Making
- Proactively identify risks across budget, schedule, resourcing, and technical execution early in development.
- Drive resolution independently where appropriate; escalate selectively with clear context
- Make timely, informed decisions in ambiguous or high pressure situations
- Anticipate issues before they impact production and take preventative action
Partner & Vendor Management
- Foster and build trusted relationships with producers, production companies, and key crew
- Assess vendor capabilities and support productions in making informed choices
- Ensure external partners are aligned with Netflix production standards and expectations
- Maintain awareness of the ANZ production ecosystem including crew capacity, vendor capabilities, incentives, emerging talent, and market conditions
- Provide insight into regional production trends, resourcing challenges, and production opportunities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams including Content, PM, PF, BA
- Translate creative intent into clear and executable production plans
- Align stakeholders on timelines, budgets, and delivery expectations
- Communicate clearly and concisely on production status, risks, and needs
Budget & Schedule Stewardship
- Review and track production budgets, cost reports, and cash flows
- Monitor schedule performance and key milestones
- Identify variances early and provide actionable recommendations
- Partner with Production Finance to ensure financial accuracy and accountability
On-the-Ground Support
- Attend set, production offices, and vendor sites as needed
- Provide hands-on support during critical production phases
- Troubleshoot production challenges in real time
Ways of Working
- Operates with a high degree of transparency using modern collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Google Workspace) to keep stakeholders aligned in real time
- Comfortable working in shared, live documents and dashboards rather than static reports
- Communicates proactively and concisely, reducing reliance on email and fragmented communication
- Brings structure and clarity to complex information, making production status easily visible and actionable
- Embraces efficient, scalable workflows over manual or legacy processes
Experience & Qualifications
- Experience in physical production; Line Producer, UPM, Senior Production Manager, or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience overseeing scripted series and/or feature productions from development through delivery
- Experience working within a studio, streamer, broadcaster, or commissioning environment is advantageous
- Proven ability to independently manage complex productions, exercising sound judgment and operating effectively with a high degree of autonomy
- Deep knowledge of production budgeting, scheduling, and operational workflows
- Experience working with VFX and post-production workflows
- Strong understanding of the Australian production landscape, including crews, vendors, incentives, funding structures, and market dynamics
- Familiarity with the New Zealand production landscape, incentives, and operating environment preferred
- Experience managing productions involving significant VFX, virtual production, or other complex technical workflows preferred
Capabilities & Mindset
- High Ownership: Independently accountable for production outcomes
- Strong Judgment: Know when to act vs escalate; make clear, timely decisions
- Autonomy: Requires minimal oversight; manages competing priorities effectively
- Direct Communication: Clear, concise, and transparent with stakeholders
- Resilience: Operates calmly and effectively under pressure
- Practical Problem Solving: Focused on solutions, not escalation
Success in This Role
- Productions are executed smoothly with minimal oversight
- Risks are identified early and addressed proactively
- Stakeholders are informed, aligned, and unblocked
- Production partners are accountable and well managed
- Issues are resolved at the right level without unnecessary escalation
- The Senior Manager is able to focus on slate level strategy
Reporting Line
Reports to: Senior Manager, ANZ Production
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