Netflix Senior Manager Creative Innovation - Technology 

United States, California, Los Angeles 

809507777

You are a proactive, flexible leader with strong judgment and organizational skills, able to manage diverse responsibilities in a fast-moving environment. This is a demanding position that requires someone who can influence without direct authority, make quick decisions, provide strong communication, and be motivated to drive meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Seed New Business Opportunities: Source and foster partnerships with emerging technology companies that contribute to Netflix’s current success and future growth. Identify and establish new relationships with external vendors.

• Support the Incubation of Technology: Develop evaluation methodologies and work with cross-functional technology & partnership teams to assess new technologies for scalability & potential to enhance content creation workflows. Collaborate with internal teams across Studio & Product to ensure seamless integration and alignment with production needs.

• Engage with the Startup Community: Actively participate in the startup ecosystem to stay ahead of technology trends and innovations, identifying early-stage opportunities that can benefit Netflix’s content production and storytelling.

• Lead Innovation Projects: Oversee the execution of pilot projects and proof-of-concept initiatives for a select portfolio of new technologies, ensuring they align with Netflix’s creative goals and can be scaled effectively.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across Content, Production, and Technology to implement and optimize new tools and technologies, maintaining a focus on creative quality and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or technology innovation within the media or entertainment sectors.

• Proven ability to build and manage partnerships with technology vendors, particularly in emerging areas like AI-driven tools and creative technologies.

• Active involvement in the startup community, with the ability to navigate tech trends and identify early-stage opportunities.

• Strong understanding of content production workflows and the role of technology in enhancing creativity and efficiency.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills, with experience working closely with creative, production, and technical teams.