Production Manager

About the role

The Production Manager leads the planning, organization, and execution of multimedia productions across the full lifecycle. This role ensures projects are delivered efficiently, safely, on schedule, and within budget while supporting commercial, marketing, digital, and event objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop operational strategies, production schedules, resource plans, and execution timelines for multimedia projects.
• Coordinate all production phases—from pre‑production to post‑production and close‑out—to ensure seamless workflow.
• Manage daily operations for studio, field, live broadcast, conference, and other multimedia productions.
• Allocate personnel, equipment, and technical assets based on project priorities to maximize efficiency.
• Oversee production budgets, purchase requests, quotations, and cost tracking to maintain financial control.
• Negotiate with suppliers, rental companies, venues, and logistics providers to secure cost‑effective services.
• Monitor supplier performance and contractual obligations to meet production standards and timelines.
• Supervise on‑site activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, UAE legal requirements, and company policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Fine Arts, Broadcasting, Media Studies, Mass Communications, or a related field.
• 9–11 years of professional experience in multimedia production, broadcasting, or digital media, including at least 3 years in a production manager or supervisory role.
• Proven track record managing end‑to‑end productions such as documentaries, live events, branded content, podcasts, and corporate videos.
• Experience handling production budgets, vendors, technical resources, and operational logistics.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Workspace
• Project management platforms (Microsoft Project, Monday.com, Asana, ClickUp, Trello)
• Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems
• Production documentation, workflow management, and reporting tools
• Budget Management, Cost Control, and Risk Management