Synectics Inc. · 1 day ago
Production Business Manager
East Hanover, NJ, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSynectics Inc. is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. The Production Business Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless coordination of all video production projects across assigned brands, managing operational excellence and financial transparency throughout the production process.
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Responsibilities
The Production Business Manager plays a pivotal role in the Center of Excellence (CoE) model by ensuring seamless coordination of all video production projects across assigned brands
As a key partner to Brand Producers, this role ensures operational excellence by managing the critical behind-the-scenes elements of production-overseeing talent contracts (union and non-union), rights and usage, production house MSAs and SOWs, documentation, and technical media logistics from project kick-off through final delivery
This role is a unique combination of business process and production support
By owning the operational backbone of production, the Production Business Manager guarantees that every asset is delivered on time, on budget, and in full compliance with standards
This role is instrumental in eliminating inefficiencies, maximizing asset reuse, and driving measurable value from every production investment
Partner closely with Brand Producers to ensure all productions run smoothly, acting as the operational lead across contracts, rights, budgets, and usage re-negotiations
Implement AI-driven contract tracking, usage rights automation, and template standardization
Own and manage the job folder for each project, ensuring all data is complete, accurate, updated and archived properly
Drive financial transparency by managing production budgets, tracking actuals, and supporting cost optimization strategies in partnership with the Brand Producers
Facilitate reuse of assets across media channels and campaigns to maximize ROI and reduce redundant spend with the use of asset management platforms
Leverage data and insights to improve vendor negotiations, enhance buying power, and inform future production planning
Support the implementation of standardized processes, workflow governance, vendor onboarding, and preferred vendor program oversight
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographies to ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability of production operations
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost, quality, and delivery timelines, and implement remediation plans as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, media production, or a related field; certifications in project management or production systems are a plus
3-5 years of experience in production operations, business management, or project coordination within a creative, marketing, or in-house agency environment
Strong understanding of production workflows, budgeting, and compliance in a regulated industry
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, matrixed organization
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Experience with production management tools and financial tracking systems
Benefits
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Company
Synectics Inc.
Synectics Inc. is a premier national staffing firm founded in 1984, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Melissa Lounds
Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
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