Digital Production Manager

About Us: Powster is a Creative Studio based in London and Los Angeles. We specialize in creating world-class interactive digital experiences, marketing campaigns and showtimes websites for major movie studios, event cinema distributors, broadcasters, music artists, brands and streamers. Are you interested in joining a fast-paced, exciting business that creates award-winning online experiences for millions of users? This is a genuine opportunity to work on projects with hundreds of movie studios, including the major studios and indie distributors. You will work closely with Powster's Production team to support all aspects of our movie platform releases, to accelerate the growth of Powster's Movie Platform output, and be at the heart of communication between our Los Angeles team and stakeholders. We actively promote close collaboration and open working practices across the studios. We encourage new thinking, with an emphasis on appreciating and encouraging everyone's contribution and interests. Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Digital Production Manager to support our team responsible for building our showtimes websites for major studios and distributors, handling traffic from millions of moviegoers globally. This role involves managing four talented members of our LA team, including project managers and content producers. The ideal candidate will be a calm and supportive leader with strong project management expertise, a passion for delivering high-quality digital experiences, and the ability to work proactively while guiding the team on strategies to improve delivery and workflow. What You'll Do: People Management: Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to reports, comprising project managers and content producersConduct regular one-on-one meetings and quarterly goal setting sessions with team members to ensure their professional growth and developmentFoster a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes creativity, innovation, and excellence Project Management: Oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle, from project initiation to delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and budgetCreate detailed project plans, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure that projects are completed within defined timelines using our project management software. Act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular project updates, managing expectations, and resolving any issues or concernsIdentify potential challenges and proactively address them, ensuring that the end product is of the highest qualityCollaborate with our technical team to ensure accurate and real-time showtime data integration on websitesImplement best practices and methodologies to optimize project efficiency and quality, continually refining processes for continuous improvement Client Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor and advocate for their needs and objectivesCollaborate with clients to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure alignment with their strategic goals and brand guidelinesEffectively communicate project progress, milestones, and deliverables to clients, soliciting feedback and addressing any concerns in a timely mannerIdentify opportunities for upselling or expanding services to existing clients, working closely with the sales team Quality Assurance: Uphold high standards of quality and accuracy in all deliverables, ensuring that movie websites meet client expectations and industry best practicesConduct thorough quality assurance testing, reviewing content, functionality, and user experience to identify and address any issues or defectsCollaborate with the wider team to establish testing protocols and procedures, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and effective bug resolution Other Duties & Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Experience: 5+ years of digital project management experience, ideally within the cinema, entertainment, or e-commerce sectors. Bachelor's degree in relevant fieldLeadership & Team Development: Proven track record mentoring and developing project teams with a supportive, solutions-focused approachProcess-Driven Strategy: A passion for optimizing complex project workflows, measuring efficiency, and implementing scalable operational improvementsAdaptable Problem-Solving: A calm, proactive mindset when navigating fast-moving project challenges and spotting delivery risks earlyCommunication & Interpersonal Skills Ability: to listen well and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of audiences. Ability to create and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships and contribute to a team-oriented environmentOrganization & Self-Management: Ability to work independently and manage tasks in a highly organized mannerTechnical Skills: Proficiency in Google Suite. Experience with Asana preferred Strongly Desired: Passion for learningDedicated to creating great outcomesInterest in the cinema industryFriendly, positive personality, and excellent interpersonal skillsType at least 50 words per minute How to Apply Please submit a cover letter alongside your resume that tells us what you're passionate about, and exactly why you'd excel in this role. As a close-knit team that values attention to detail and enthusiasm for the work, make sure you read the job description extra carefully, and ensure we understand the reasons we should hire you over all other applicants. Feel free to have fun with it and get our attention! We look forward to hearing from you. Benefits Hybrid working (home/office-based split, requiring regular once a week attendance in the Los Angeles office)Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, EAP, TravelAid ServicesVacation, sick leave, volunteer day, enhanced paid parental leave401(k) matchingPre-premiere exclusive movie screeningsDrinks fridge and snacksRegular social eventsSalary range is dependent on experience, $85,000/yr - $100,000/yr Powster complies with all Federal, State and Local law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state or local law.