Director, Product Operations Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Director, Product Operations to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the entire production team;
- Collaborate with project supervisors to assess and determine resource allocations, needs and priorities;
- Initiate effective and healthy collaboration across all departments;
- Work closely with the creative teams, ensuring the best possible production process with all parties;
- Proactively manage timelines and deadlines through project management tool;
- Ensure that projects are scheduled accurately and are kept on track;
- Aid in the initial assessment, viability and forecasting of potential projects;
- Connect with Finance on financial reporting, methodologies, goals and strategies on a regular basis;
- Support and elevate the creative goals for the production by making appropriate production, financial and logistical recommendations;
- Work with Producers, Supervisors and Directors to identify budgetary consequences and tradeoffs to aid with prioritizing and decision-making;
- Continuously optimize production processes through in-depth analysis and elevate workflow;
- Identify ways to increase productivity and quality;
- Advise on all levels of resource allocation for projects with Producers, Supervisors, Heads of Department and HR;
- Support and aid the post-mortem, performance review and reporting processes.
Requirements:
- Ability to remain flexible and calm in high-pressure situations and adjust as multiple moving parts consistently change;
- Clear and effective communication skills both in person and on paper;
- A passion for creative problem-solving and strategic thinking;
- Experience in managing a team and collaborating with other departments;
- Strong leadership and cross-functional working skills. Must work well within teams and be able to lead effectively;
- A confident, professional, and persuasive communication style with senior leaders and team members;
- Expert knowledge of workflows, pipelines and project management from concept to final delivery;
- Warm demeanor and ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals;
- 10+ years’ experience managing video and event production projects required;
- Excellent organizational, communication and management skills;
- Previous experience as Head of Production at an advertising agency or digital media company required;
- Possess an aggressive track record of successfully delivering video programming on budget;
- Ability to read and understand complex technical documents and disseminate information to non-technical team members.