(USA) Senior Manager, Creative - Production Operations ...

Position Summary... The Production Operations and Resourcing manager is a Senior Manager position. This role will work with all production Senior Managers and leads to oversee general operations and resourcing of people, time and facilities. The candidate will also be responsible for making sure that the Studio functions as efficiently as possible, implementing tools and systems that drive optimized performance and output. You will also develop production scheduling tools with existing software and implement new solutionsthat drive optimized results This will include project/infrastructure management, training, weekly WIP Reporting & Status meeting, Production interface, Operational . This will include project/infrastructure management, training, weekly WIP Reporting & Status meeting, Production interface, Operational advice and team mentoring. They must also liaise and foster relationships internally across all production studios, disciplines, creative and account stakeholders. The Production Operations and Resourcing Manager is a leader who can motivate individuals to perform to their best. Excellent communication skills and an ability to mentor and spot problems before they arise are crucial. Candidates must be resilient, patient, approachable and accountable. A problem solver and a builder of net new workflows and studio operations protocols. This role demands the ability to pivot quickly, and the skills to get in and get the work done when necessary as well as anticipate & adapt to whatu2019s around the next corner, or when things arenu2019t as efficient or effective as intended. What you'll do... u00b7 Develop scheduling, resource planning SOPs, and operationalize how productions are planned. u00b7 Develop and implement universal intake form for IP. u00b7 Oversee a strategic roadmap for implentation of Ai for appropriate operational tasks. u00b7 Run monthly utilization reports and forecasts. u00b7 Work with the facilities and studio teams to allocate equipment, production planning and sourcing based on project needs. u00b7 Weekly report for status meeting containing all overrunning projects, suite and site utilization and relevant Studio operational metrics u00b7 Ongoing project tracking and monitoring for best optimization u00b7 Timely flagging of overrunning projects and action plan to solve with Directors and project leads u00b7 Tracking large scale enablement initiatives performance and progress u00b7 Documentation, training, governance, and enforcement of best Studio Operations practices u00b7 Weekly Studio Operations meeting with on-site studio teams u00b7 Weekly Status meeting and reports for HOP u00b7 Oversee studio resourcing and budgeting tool specific for production and Post; and integration of data into Airtable, Anaplan and readouts for finance. u00b7 Establish job jacket structure, SOPs and implementation for all producers to use in job wrap. u00b7 Work with all producers on job actuals, reconciliation and updating of job jackets. u00b7 Work with production, artists and finance to audit and complete all job jackets prior to close; including receipt of all assets. u00b7 Responsible for freelance artist rate approvals and tracking on shared platform to ensure consistency and visibility. u00b7 Review of overtime spend and discussion with HoP and EP for resolution u00b7 Responsible for approving all 3rd party/outsource costs u00b7 Required skills: Fluency with Adobe, Airtable, Microsoft 365 [specifically Excel], financial reporting and reconciliation Key Performance Indicators: u00b7 Efficiencies in Studio Operational effectiveness (including workshare & outsourcing) u00b7 Delivery of projects within budget and to the highest creative potential u00b7 Increase in year-on-year EBITDA due to improved Operational Management u00b7 Timely flagging of roadblocks or project delays u00b7 Development of production tools specific to studio resource management, estimates and actuals. u00b7 Regular updates and successful milestones on enabling initiatives. u00b7 Monitoring & Management of Freelance, Trace and outsource costs u00b7 Implementation of leveraged departmental resourcing across IP for shared initiatives u00b7 Maintaining freelance within budgeted levels u00b7 Continued optimization to support ROI metrics (lower cost per project, metrics for scoping and staffing plans) About Walmart Marketing Named Ad Age's Marketer of the Year in 2022, you'll join an internationally recognized team of thinkers, creators, and problem solvers passionate about helping people save money and live better. Walmart Marketing is a dynamic, multidimensional organization dedicated to redefining how the world shops through impactful creative and fast-paced innovation - all grounded in customer insights and brand strategy. We live out our company values each day while striving to exceed customer expectations and drive growth for the company. We orchestrate marketing campaigns and experiences that reach millions of daily shoppers. Our work spans the digital and physical spaces and combines the work of numerous internal teams and external advertising and media agencies. Our teams work together to show our customers how they can save money and live better. If you are motivated by complex challenges and want to build the future of commerce and consumer services, a Marketing role at Walmart could be what you've been looking for. How youu2019ll thrive at Walmart: u00b7 Performance-based incentive awards u00b7 401k with company match u00b7 Discounted employee stock purchase plan u00b7 Paid parental leave, u00b7 New surrogacy & adoption benefits u00b7 Unlimited Flex Time Off u00b7 Working alongside a diverse group of collaborative and innovative team members u00b7 Opportunity for growth and development across several areas of the Fortune 1 organization u00b7 And much more At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (. The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $216,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock u3164 u3164 u3164 u3164 u200e Minimum Qualifications... _Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications._ Minimum Qualifications: Bacheloru2019s degree in Design, Marketing, Creative Writing, Advertising, Fine Arts, or related field and 3 years' experience in editorial content management or related field OR 5 years' experience in editorial content management or related field. Preferred Qualifications... _Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications._ Digital Content Management, Editorial, Retail Management, Supervising Associates, WE-Working for or withCreative Agencies Primary Location... 5404 Jandy Plc, Los Angeles, CA 90066-7006, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.

Created: 2025-11-17