Cypress HCM · 3 days ago
Brand Operations Project Manager, 2669-1
Los Angeles, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100/hr - $175/hr
10+ years expCypress HCM is a company that focuses on creating immersive entertainment experiences. They are seeking a Brand Operations Project Manager to lead operational processes and manage project workflows for a multidisciplinary creative team, ensuring alignment with creative vision and business goals.
Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Operational Architecture: Design and optimize the systems that power the creative studio workflow; personally lead project management for high-priority creative initiatives
Strategic Resourcing: Define project scopes and budgets in partnership with creative leads; manage daily talent allocation to ensure work is correctly staffed
Cross-Functional Orchestration: Act as the primary link between internal teams and external partners, ensuring all work aligns with creative vision and business goals
Risk & Health Management: Proactively track project health and implement contingency plans to remove obstacles while protecting budget and timelines
Studio Visibility: Maintain a 'single source of truth' for all project statuses, providing high-visibility reporting and ensuring timely creative approvals
External Partnerships: Lead the casting, onboarding, and daily management of external vendors and agencies to ensure seamless integration with Client standards
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in creative operations and direct project management, with a proven track record of operationalizing multidisciplinary teams across concept development, art direction, and design
Proven ability to build detailed schedules, forecast budgets, and lead teams through the full creative lifecycle (concept through fabrication)
Track record of delivering complex programs across creative disciplines (Brand design, retail, and experiential environments)
Ability to pivot seamlessly between 'big picture' studio strategy and granular project troubleshooting
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and negotiate complex vendor contracts
Deep proficiency in Airtable, Miro, Figma, and Google Workspace. Understanding of creative programs, 3D tools, and formats is a plus
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and inspire creative teams
Ability to connect individual workstreams to broader brand and business objectives
Proven ability to negotiate vendor and contract agreements
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with cross-functional teams
Established network of agency and vendor relationships
Experience managing global workstreams and a passion for entertainment and fandom culture
Passion for entertainment, fandom culture, immersive storytelling, and experiences
Company
Cypress HCM
Cypress HCM is a staffing and recruiting company providing technology and creative recruiting solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mark Lillig
CEO
Philip Oommen
CFO
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