Manager, Production Management, Unscripted (India)
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Netflix is seeking a Manager, Production Management to join the India Production team and support an expanding slate of Unscripted Originals.
This role will partner closely with the Unscripted Production Management Lead, Creative, Production Finance, Business & Legal Affairs, Production Safety, Post Production, Marketing, Publicity, and external production partners to support titles from development through delivery. The position will play a critical role in evaluating production strategies, assessing budgets and schedules, mitigating risks, and helping productions deliver creative ambition responsibly and efficiently.
As Netflix continues to expand its Unscripted slate across formats, scale, and complexity, we are looking for a strong production manager who can successfully partner across teams, support multiple productions simultaneously, and help drive operational excellence across the slate.
The Role
A successful candidate will be passionate about storytelling, highly organized, solutions-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
This individual should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, building strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder group, and influencing decision-making through expertise and collaboration. They should possess strong production judgment, a deep understanding of unscripted production ecosystems, and the ability to identify risks and opportunities early in a project's lifecycle.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, communicates clearly and concisely, and brings a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Responsibilities
Manage assigned Netflix Unscripted Originals from development through delivery.
Partner with the Unscripted Production Management Lead on production planning, execution, and operational priorities across the slate.
Evaluate production plans, budgets, schedules, staffing strategies, and operational approaches.
Work closely with production companies to identify efficiencies while preserving creative intent.
Support production feasibility assessments and operational risk evaluations during development and greenlight discussions.
Provide visibility on production status, emerging risks, key decisions, and cost implications.
Support productions through prep, shoot, post-production, and delivery.
Drive alignment across internal cross-functional stakeholders and external production partners.
Contribute to the development and implementation of production workflows, best practices, and operational standards across the Unscripted slate.
Support innovation in production methodologies, technology adoption, sustainability initiatives, and evolving production workflows.
Demonstrate the ability to independently manage productions while escalating risks, key decisions, and business impacts appropriately.
Requirements
10-15 years of hands-on production experience across Unscripted television, streaming content, documentary formats, reality programming, competition formats, factual entertainment, or large-scale live productions.
Experience working as an Executive Producer or equivalent leadership role across multiple long-form productions.
Demonstrated experience managing productions from development through delivery.
Strong budgeting, scheduling, and production planning expertise.
Deep understanding of the unique production challenges associated with Unscripted formats, including multi-camera productions, competition formats, documentary-style productions, large cast and contestant management, and location-intensive shoots.
Strong understanding of production workflows, crew structures, vendor ecosystems, and production operations.
Proven ability to identify risks early and develop practical solutions.
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail and operational rigor.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Comfortable operating independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and production management tools.
Additional Skills
Strong understanding of post-production workflows, including editorial, finishing, music, and delivery processes.
Familiarity with production technology, cloud-based workflows, remote collaboration tools, and emerging AI applications within content production.
Experience working across international productions or global streaming platforms.
Understanding of production sustainability practices and operational efficiency initiatives.
Familiarity with health and safety, duty of care, and production risk management practices.
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