Netflix Manager Global Vendor Insights & VFX Innovation 

United States, California, Los Angeles 

231504491

A successful candidate will be self-motivated, quick-thinking, flexible, able to pivot when necessary, thorough, and capable of juggling multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and an unwavering attention to detail at all times. This is a demanding and fast-moving position requiring someone who is a proactive and quick thinker that is able to exercise good judgment and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Director, VFXS to identify and strategize on the use of emerging technologies and vendor insights, crafting impactful initiatives for Netflix productions

• Develop engagement models for VFX vendors, talent, and emerging VFX technologies to foster collaboration and innovation

• Develop strategic framework to guide decision-making on key Studio initiatives by conducting analysis of key business drivers, trends and performance indicators

• Prepare valuation analyses (model building, scenario planning, etc.) to support strategic initiative proposals

• Consultant on high-priority global VFX projects, advising on critical production changes and providing curated solutions to maximize vendor effectiveness and minimize slate risk

• Lead a team responsible for key VFX Data and Intelligence Initiatives, optimizing the execution of Global Vendor Management

• Partner with VFXS Data Analyst to establish and maintain a robust data foundation, enabling efficient vendor analysis, data-driven decision-making, and automation

• Empower the VFX Vendor Management Specialist to spearhead initiatives that gather market intelligence and enhance solutions for production, providing a strategic edge for the VFXS team

• Serve as an ambassador for VFX Services globally, communicating our strategic value to stakeholders and cross functional partners

Qualifications

• Strong business strategy skills; able to aggregate multiple sources (business, finance etc) to craft proposals

• Domain knowledge of VFX concepts, practices, and procedures

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross functional and cross cultural domains

• Proficient project management skills with a proven track record of articulating business needs, problem-solving production challenges, and delivering creative solutions while upholding team/department standards

• Familiarity with VFX trends and emerging technology, with the ability to assess impact on creative, budget, and schedule. Essentially matchmaking new tech benefits to creatively

• solution for productions

• 10+ years of experience in VFX production management roles, ideally within a studio, production company, or specialized boutique VFX studios

• Strategic experience of expanding networks and knowledge of VFX vendors

• Interest in gaining working knowledge of VFX software and tools

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $160,000 - $360,000.