Production Manager
Current– Allocate available resources for ad-hoc project requests. Engaging in planning with Producers to identify talent needs, scheduling, and strategies.– Highlighting if a clash of schedules arises and working with colleagues and Producers to find a successful solution while maximizing revenue.– Liaison with production managers for ad-hoc projects support – Optimized utilization & resourcing– Monitor and update bench report and resources status on it.– Allocation tools & processes.– Have a thorough understanding of capacity, internal resources, as well as an ability to flag challenges and opportunities. – Collaborate with management to identify areas for assessment, reporting and / or automation to facilitate informed business decisions.– Key owner of Project Portfolio Management tool information, keeping data updated regularly across teams, and maintaining reporting and monthly forecasting within the system. Including up-to-date resources portfolios, and tag skills that have not been identified.– Work closely with capability leads (editorial, motion, print, producers, etc) to ensure that resources are acting as a single cohesive unit– Ensure Freelance is utilized appropriately– Analyze any staffing trends and apply findings and metrics to future needs.– Provide analytical support to enable team members to make educated, well-informed business decisions.– Conduct audits for data integrity issues or process gaps. – Strategic decisions for fulfilling agency needs based on data and talent. – Evaluate additional information needs and recommend appropriate system changes or enhancements.– Maintaining a streamlined process for ad hoc reporting and data requests.– Maintains status documents and regular reporting on: i. Freelanceii. Open rolesiii. Monthly phasingiv. Utilization, Billability & Capacity
