Production Business Manager

Position - Production Business Manager

Location - East Hanover, NJ 07936 (Hybrid, 3–5 days onsite)

Contract – 6 Months with a possibility of extension

Travel Required: 25%

Job Details:

The Production Business Manager plays a key role in a Center of Excellence (CoE) model by coordinating and supporting video production projects across assigned brands. Partnering closely with Brand Producers, this role manages critical production operations including talent contracts, rights and usage, vendor agreements, documentation, and technical media logistics from project initiation through final delivery.

By owning the operational backbone of production, the Production Business Manager ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with company standards, while driving efficiency, asset reuse, and maximum value from production investments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with Brand Producers to ensure all productions run smoothly, acting as the operational lead across contracts, rights, budgets, and usage re-negotiations.
• Implement AI-driven contract tracking, usage rights automation, and template standardization.
• Own and manage the job folder for each project, ensuring all data is complete, accurate, updated, and archived properly.
• Drive financial transparency by managing production budgets, tracking actuals, and supporting cost optimization strategies in partnership with the Brand Producers.
• Facilitate the reuse of assets across media channels and campaigns to maximize ROI and reduce redundant spend with the use of asset management platforms.
• Leverage data and insights to improve vendor negotiations, enhance buying power, and inform future production planning.
• Support the implementation of standardized processes, workflow governance, vendor onboarding, and preferred vendor program oversight
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographies to ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability of production operations
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost, quality, and delivery timelines, and implement remediation plans as needed.

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, media production, or a related field; certifications in project management or production systems are a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in production operations, business management, or project coordination within a creative, marketing, or in-house agency environment.
• Strong understanding of production workflows, budgeting, and compliance in a regulated industry.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with production management tools and financial tracking systems.