DreamWorks Animation · 22 hours ago
Project Manager, Creative Operations
10 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CALIFORNIA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, and they are seeking a Project Manager for Creative Operations within their Universal Products & Experiences division. The role involves managing creative initiatives, overseeing timelines, resource planning, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.
AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
No H1B
Responsibilities
Works in partnership with the creative team to ensure seamless management of projects across UP&E’s consumer products business
Delivers creative tools against bi-annual development calendar and flexes to deliver new IP creative tools on shorter timelines, as needed. Facilitates reviews of creative development with product design partners to ensure alignment in proof of concept, work in progress and creative rollout phases
Develops and manages timelines for all assigned projects; proactively and continuously manages updates to project trackers, project management tools or other ad hoc reports
Manages communications and updates to all stakeholders providing status reports, information, and visibility across relevant projects
Manages approvals waterfall for all projects, including executive-level approval moments
Acts as liaison for legal, trademark, and 3rd party partner approvals
Facilitates creative reviews across lines of business, including but not limited to Strategy, Studio, Parks, Games, Live Entertainment, and Publishing
Works closely with Global Asset Production & Management teams for seamless and timely posting of creative deliverables
Leads weekly character art and creative meetings and keeps character art project trackers updated
Provides creative agenda points for POD and/or meetings led by other teams within the organization
Builds relationships across the organization and with outside agencies to drive efficiency, productivity and to meet executional goals
Keeps security of assets top of mind and guides team on tools usage and distribution
Assists with creative character art and guide audits and/or any research relating to guides developed over the lifecycle of the brand, including but not limited to identifying past character art styles, creative thematics in guides, management and knowledge of the style guide inventory, generating reports and/or pulling PDFs of guides
Partners with finance to manage budgets, including opening POs, processing invoices and vendor set up
Supports best-in-class culture for innovation, proactive problem-solving and a positive culture of feedback
Contributes to Universal’s diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments through collaborative and inclusive project work
Additional duties as needed to meet business needs
Qualification
Required
5 years or more of related work experience, ideally in Creative Operations at a film studio
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting/competing priorities and stretch assignments
Ability to problem solve and be agile in a complex matrixed environment
Strategic, critical thinker and creative problem solver
Ability to collaborate, take initiative, follow through and work through ambiguous situations
Actively contributes to best-in-class culture by embracing change, collaborating with others at various levels, learning from adversity and driving for solutions, proactive problem-solving, sharing best practices and a positive culture of feedback
Stays current with understanding of business/organizational priorities and evolving industry trends
Effective communication, including speaking, writing and active listening as well as a professional presentation
Highest-level project management skills, including attention to detail, time management, prioritization, and multitasking abilities
Must be self-motivated & enjoy working in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Strong MAC skills and highly proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Keynote
Proficient in project management software
Knowledge of Acrobat, Photoshop and Illustrator
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
Preferred
Experience in licensing preferred; understanding of product development cycles desired
Knowledge of Workfront preferred
Bachelor's degree
PMP Certification
Travel may be required
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks
Company
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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