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Dir - Business Operations

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

120 - 145K yearly

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

New York (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required, 7-10 years relevant experience, PMP certification preferred, Deep knowledge of project management tools, Experience in a content/DTC environment preferred.

Key responsabilities:

Drive project planning and strategic processes
Manage and report on business operations projects
Create and adhere to schedules, scopes, and budgets
Establish relationships with cross-functional teams
Conduct post-project evaluations and recommend improvements

AMC Networks Large https://www.amcnetworks.com/

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

Job Description

AMC Networks is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world.

We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, Sundance TV and WE tv; and film distribution labels IFC Films and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business.

We are currently seeking a Director, Business Operations to join our streaming operations team based in our New York, New York headquarters.

JOB SUMMARY

This position will play a pivotal role on AMC Entertainment’s Networks and Streaming Products team by managing business operations and planning through a holistic lens of all of our streaming platforms. Reporting to the SVP of Product Strategy & Operations, this will be a new discipline and a new role for AMCN’s teams charged with identifying and executing important projects that help the Networks and Streaming department, and the larger AMCN organization, meet critical business goals.

This role will be highly cross-functional and responsible for driving strategic and operational plans and projects forward that holistically improve business outcomes and change the way we work. The Director of Business Operations must be highly organizational and detail-oriented, creating and adhering to project requirements, schedules, and budgets. They will be a visible partner within the AMCN Entertainment team, ensuring internal and external stakeholder expectations are understood and managed, providing status reports during the implementation of projects, communicating results, and providing teams with the tools and information they need to be successful when project work is turned over. The ability to problem solve and foster collaborative relationships with internal client stakeholders is a critical aspect of this role.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

At the direction of the SVP, Product Strategy & Operations, drive, project manager, and execute on business planning and strategic processes, creating holistic and standard approaches to cross-functional processes and rhythms
Work with SVP to identify and set requirements for initiatives and projects that will help AMCN hit stated business goals
Lead projects from end to end, creating and adhering to schedules and roadmaps, scopes, budget estimations and implementation plans
Prepare status reports by gathering, analyzing and summarizing relevant information
Respond to escalated issues that may impede project delivery
When necessary, revise project scope, schedule or budget to ensure that requirements can be met
Communicate closely with teams across AMCN’s organization, ensuring necessary updates and information flow through cross-functional stakeholders. Set and manage stakeholder expectations
Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate stakeholder channels
Coordinate the development of user manuals, training materials and other documents to enable successful implementation and turnover of project work to stakeholder groups
Conduct post-project evaluation and post-mortems, identifying successes and misses to build upon in the future
Establish relationships and regular cadences with AMCN leads and team members across departments to understand pain points and issues to evaluate project opportunities that can holistically help the business
Assist SVP in business review process by tracking the most important work happening across teams to drive business goals, status of that work, alignment to plan, and seek feedback to evolve processes or prioritization
Track overall performance to ensure success in hitting KPIs, targets and benchmarks
Assist in P&L management of brands across the streaming portfolio.
Provide overall strategic governance for projects by establishing standards processes and tools for effective project delivery
Evaluate priorities across the Networks and Streaming organization and identify areas for operational improvement to ensure quality and increase efficiency
Create presentation materials for senior executives.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)

Bachelor’s degree
MBA or PMP certification desirable
7-10 years of relevant work experience
Minimum of 7 years of relevant business operations and/or project management experience in a cross-functional environment; Prior experience in within a content company and/or a DTC environment a plus
Experience overseeing business plans and budget tracking
Deep knowledge of project management tools and best practices
Demonstrated operational excellence with the ability to implement ways of working that allow organizations to build agile operational muscle
Commitment to fostering positive team environments and demonstrated experience in leadership situations
Strong understanding of audiences, content, brand and how the three intersect and influence the other 
Solution-oriented, with an ability to course-correct projects that go off-track in the face of pressure
Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills
Team management experience a plus

The base compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $145,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Networks additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Networks values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.

The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.