Manager, Special Projects, Culture & AI Enablement

About the role

We are looking for a highly organized, people-centered operator to lead cross-functional special projects, help intentionally build and steward our company culture, and drive the responsible integration of AI tools across the organization.

What you'll do

• Special Projects
• Lead and oversee cross-functional initiatives sponsored by leadership (e.g., operational improvements, finance projects, internal launches, pilot programs).
• Define project scope, timelines, objectives, milestones, and ownership.
• Exercise independent judgment in prioritizing initiatives, allocating resources, and mitigating organizational risk.
• Prepare updates, summaries, and materials for leadership reviews.
• Act as a connector across teams to keep work moving forward.
• Drive and spearhead the end-to-end execution by taking full lifecycle ownership from initial scoping through long-term maturity.
• Act as the primary driver of sustained momentum, ensuring that pilot programs and internal launches transition into successful, permanent fixtures of the organization’s roadmap.
• Serve as a cross-functional liaison to align business units and ensure accountability.
• Culture & Engagement Programs
• Design the structured adoption of company-wide culture initiatives (e.g., onboarding experiences, team activities, recognition programs).
• Partner with leaders to translate company values into day-to-day behaviors and practices.
• Lead planning and governance of internal meetings, off-sites, and engagement activities.
• Gather feedback through surveys, listening sessions, or informal check-ins and help translate insights into action.
• Oversee internal communications that reinforce transparency, connection, and belonging.
• AI Strategy & Enablement
• Direct the rollout and adoption of approved AI tools across teams.
• Partner with Operations and leadership to document best practices, guardrails, and use cases.
• Develop simple training materials, guides, or office hours to support responsible AI usage.
• Act as a point of coordination for AI-related questions, feedback, and improvement ideas.
• Monitor how AI tools are being used and surface insights or opportunities to leadership.
• Help ensure AI usage aligns with company values, client expectations, and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in operations, project management, internal programs, or similar roles
• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives and working with senior leaders
• Strong organizational skills and consistent follow-through
• Clear, thoughtful, written and verbal communication
• Comfort introducing new tools or processes and helping others adopt them
• Curiosity and openness to AI and emerging technologies
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment
• Ability to balance structure with flexibility in a fast-moving environment
• Bonus: Experience in a creative agency, production company, or client-facing environment

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000 annual salary (exempt, full-time)
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Flexible work environment
• Collaborative, creative, and supportive team culture

Operations

Los Angeles, CA