Lead, Production Management - India

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Netflix India

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries. Members enjoy TV series, films, and games across various genres and languages. At Netflix, members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and change their plans anytime.

The Role

We are seeking a Lead Production Management—series to oversee the production of Netflix Original scripted and unscripted series in India. Reporting to the Director of Production Management & VFX—India, this role will manage all operational aspects of series production, from development to delivery, while contributing to Netflix’s overall content strategy in India.

This role combines hands-on production management with strategic leadership, requiring a holistic view of the slate to align production decisions with Netflix India’s business goals. The Lead will work closely with the Lead Production Management - Films & South to develop and implement cohesive production strategies, ensuring seamless operations across all formats.

A key focus of this role is team leadership—mentoring team members, fostering collaboration, and building a high-performing Production Management team that operates with trust, transparency, and accountability. The ideal candidate will balance creative ambition with operational efficiency to deliver high-quality series that resonate with audiences.

Responsibilities

Production Oversight and Budget Management

Development and Setup:

• Provide early guidance for projects in development, helping PSCs align production plans with Netflix’s creative and operational goals.

• Collaborate with internal teams, including Creative Executives & Business and Legal Affairs, to set up productions and ensure alignment with Netflix’s creative goals and operational standards.

• Work with external partners, including Executive Producers (EPs), Showrunners, and PSCs, to guide vendor selection, staff key Heads of Departments, and prepare budgets and schedules.

Script and Budget Review:

• Review creative and script requirements to assess feasibility, identify risks, and guide PSCs on budgetary and scheduling decisions.

Monitoring and Execution:

• Partner with Production Finance to monitor costs, review weekly cost reports and ensure budgets are managed effectively while keeping stakeholders informed.

• Oversee productions to ensure they meet deadlines, stay within budget, and maintain high creative and technical standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal Netflix teams, including Creative, Post, VFX, Finance, Legal, Music, and Health & Safety, to establish clear workflows, resolve risks, and ensure seamless communication across projects to meet creative and operational goals.

Team Leadership

• Co-lead the Production Management (PM) team, mentoring team members to develop future leaders and fostering a culture of trust, resilience, and accountability.

• Represent the PM team cross-functionally within the Production Org and across Netflix teams, advocating for clear communication and alignment on production strategies.

Macro and Strategic Oversight

• Maintain a big-picture view of the slate to ensure productions align with Netflix India’s creative and business goals.

• Work closely with the Lead, Production Management – Films & South to align strategies, share best practices, and streamline processes across all formats.

• Focus on improving production workflows by analysing trends and aligning strategies with industry best practices.

• Contribute to Netflix’s initiatives by supporting production training programs and mentoring production talent.

Key Skills and Experience

• 15+ years of experience in production management, with significant expertise in long-form scripted series production.

• Proven ability to oversee multiple series projects across various stages of production.

• Deep understanding of series production workflows, including HD, 4K, single-cam, and multi-cam formats.

• Established network of vendors, talent, and Production Service Companies (PSCs) in India.

• Proven track record of managing and mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and building trust across cross-functional partners.

• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to balance big-picture goals with operational needs.

• Proficiency in tools such as Movie Magic Budgeting, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).

• Commitment to fostering safe and inclusive production environments in collaboration with Netflix’s Health & Safety and Inclusion teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.