The Sr. Production Manager oversees the full production lifecycle for docuseries, from early planning through daily execution and wrap, while also supporting operational setup during the development phase for reality projects. The position leads budgeting, scheduling, staffing, vendor onboarding, and compliance throughout development, pre‑production, and production for docuseries. For reality projects, the role focuses exclusively on early‑stage setup and handoff. Overall, this position ensures operational alignment, efficiency, and continuity across both genres.

DOCUSERIES

Development & Prep:

•  Refine budgets, schedules, staffing, and vendor plans; build prep timelines and logistics; lead onboarding and compliance setup.

Production Execution:

• Manage daily operations with third‑party partners; maintain schedules, resolve issues, and ensure continuity from prep to wrap.

Budget & Resource Management

• Oversee active budgets, cost reports, invoice reconciliation, and cost controls.

Compliance & Policy Monitoring

• Ensure adherence to NBCU safety, legal, and privacy standards; oversee incident reporting and EHS and Security coordination.

Workflow & Operational Efficiency:

• Improve production workflows and implement streamlined processes and tools

Cross‑Functional Leadership:

• Partner with EPs, tech teams, post‑production, and internal groups; escalate key issues as needed.

DEVELOPMENT & REALITIES

Early Planning:

•  Build preliminary budgets, schedules, workflows, and staffing projections with Development; identify risks and operational needs.

Vendor & Compliance Setup:

• Lead vendor vetting, insurance and cyber/privacy reviews, and business‑affairs approvals; create startup docs and templates.

Documentation & Handoff:

• Maintain organized development files and deliver complete handoff packages for Production Managers.

Workflow & Operational Efficiency:

• Standardize templates, trackers, and processes; improve operational efficiency and maintain clear records.

Others

• Perform additional duties assigned by leadership.