Lead Production Manager - Fix Term Contract 6 Months

The Award-Winning team at SIDE UK is looking for a passionate Lead Production Manager to join our crew. SIDE has been producing best-in-class game audio for over 25 years and built an enviable portfolio and brand. Recent hit releases SIDE have provided dialogue services for include Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Hitman III, Returnal, It Takes Two and more.

The ideal candidate for this role is excited about what we do, who we are and is ready to be a part of our growing business.

As Lead Production Manager, you will assist with the management and leadership of the Production team, including the training and development of new and existing team members; conduct, as required, 1:1 meetings with junior members of the Production team and lead team meetings and be a motivational role model.

You will also be responsible for the smooth running of dialogue productions, for everything from indie mobile games to AAA console games, as well as voice production for other tech & digital media, in both English and other localized languages, working with a multitude of clients from around the world. You will be responsible for the timely completion of agreed deliverables and milestones, to a very high standard, while keeping to the client’s budget.

You will take a lead role in assisting other members of the Production team with their work through advice, training and support.

You will also be a productive contributor to the Production team and Side as a whole; analyse and evaluate current processes, innovate new ideas on how to improve our efficiency, be resourceful, and encourage open communication across the company.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

Lead daily Production stand-up meetings, Including assisting with task prioritization, (re)allocation, etc.

Attend and contribute to other Production-related meetings, including internal calls & meetings between SIDE & PTW service lines, as required

Attend requested HR-related and internal planning meetings; support team and company initiatives

Support Sales efforts, including attending client meetings, quote & assist on others' quotes, advise Sales for quoting, as required 

Support Production team members on most Legal queries

Train new & existing Production team members, supporting onboarding and continuing development of Production team members

Proactively assist PMs and PAs with Production queries to aid their workflow and improve understanding processes, procedures, and client communications.

Take responsibility for holiday and sickness cover for Production team.

Take line manager responsibility for junior Production team members, including conducting monthly 1:1 meetings, setting KPIs, and mentoring their development  

Contribute to creation of updated or new processes & prepare supporting documents

Support Production training of newcomers in other departments such as  FOH, Audio, Marketing, and other global SIDE/PTW teams

Assist other members of the team with management of SIDE’s overall client relationships – for example, meet and greets, joining calls and meetings – as required

Maintain required standards by directing better behaviour or performance from team members

Take an interest in developments within both the tech / digital media and games industries and the consequential growth of the company in terms of services on offer / lines of business, etc.

Requirements

In depth knowledge of audio production processes – potentially with experience in broadcast, commercial or Post Production, or at a developer or creative agency;

Experience in a role requiring a similar overall project management skill set;

Solid knowledge of project management – process oriented but can easily adapt to a growing company with evolving processes

Capability to work independently as well as part of a team, be responsible and take ownership of the work delivered

Strong capability to mentor and supports a team and oversee outputs across the team, while still ensuring the team can work independently

The ability to manage multiple deadlines, multiple accounts, multiple stakeholders and prioritise work accordingly

Excellent verbal and written communication, and client-relationship management skills

Experienced knowledge and user of Microsoft Office

Benefits

Competitive remuneration, holidays, flexible working and regular team socials.

A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We care about the wellbeing of our employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing programme.

Brand new studios based in Kings Cross. Onsite amenities include a gym, café, pub and transport to and from Kings Cross station.

We operate a hybrid model of office and remote working, with the requirement being 3 days in studio.