About the position
Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. The Content Production & Studio Product team is responsible for driving the strategy, prioritization, and execution of Netflix's technology investments focused on producing content and managing the production of content. As a member of this team, your focus will be in the Visual Effects (VFX) and Animation domain. In this role, you will be leading a team of Product Managers focused on optimizing production processes and enhancing creative workflows for VFX and Animation at Netflix. Your mission will be to guide our computer graphics product strategy, ensuring that high-impact initiatives are effectively prioritized and delivered. You will drive innovative initiatives to build next-gen CG pipelines/workflows and advance Netflix's hybrid infrastructure strategy by enabling our VFX and Animation studios to scale through seamless access to Netflix's global production infrastructure. Additionally, you will seek opportunities to leverage established Netflix platform technologies to drive value and enhance efficiencies across VFX and Animation production.
Responsibilities
- Attract, manage, and develop a strong team of PMs, guiding them to set and achieve ambitious goals.
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with key technology and production stakeholders across Netflix Product and Technology, Netflix Studio, Scanline VFX, Eyeline Studios, Netflix Animation Studio, and Netflix Series Animation.
- Establish a shared vision with cross-functional and studio stakeholders and drive alignment on infrastructure and technology initiatives that have high leverage across our VFX and Animation studios.
- Lead and oversee the team in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with studio goals and joint objectives.
- Partner with peer Product teams to ensure cohesion of hybrid infrastructure with platforms and foundational systems like Identity & Access Management and Edge systems.
- Develop regional infrastructure strategies that provide our VFX and Animation production teams with access to optimized resources tailored to meet the demands of cutting-edge VFX and Animation workflows and tools.
- Balance short and long term perspectives, while relentlessly focusing on the best outcomes for the shows produced within Netflix's VFX and Animation studios.
- Communicate project timelines, updates, and roadmaps and maintain accountability on deliverables.
- Collaborate with Studio operational teams to roll out products and drive adoption.
Requirements
- 7+ years of product management experience and/or senior technology leadership experience (in VFX or Animation studios preferred) including managing people.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and inspire teams to achieve ambitious outcomes and a strong track record of providing mentorship and leadership.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to clearly convey concepts and lead thoughtful discussions on strategic developments, decision-making, and progress.
- Strong attention to detail and a growth mindset.
- Technical knowledge with a production-focused mindset and empathy for creative users.
- Deep understanding of the market, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
- Familiarity with industry-common creative tools (e.g. Houdini, Nuke), interchange formats (e.g. USD, OTIO), and production tracking toolsets (e.g. Flow Production Tracking, ftrack).
- Familiarity with applying ML/AI techniques in Computer Graphics workflows is a strong plus.
Benefits
- Health Plans
- Mental Health support
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Stock Option Program
- Disability Programs
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Family-forming benefits
- Life and Serious Injury Benefits
- Paid leave of absence programs
- Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off
- Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.
