Manager, Global Vendor Insights & VFX Innovation

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Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The role is responsible for integrating data analysis, key vendor partnerships, and emerging technology innovations to craft VFX services supporting Netflix productions globally. This position manages a team providing recurring insights, vendor health assessments, and strategic recommendations to adapt to industry shifts and strengthen production solutions.

A successful candidate will be self-motivated, quick-thinking, flexible, thorough, and capable of handling multiple responsibilities with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. This demanding, fast-paced role requires proactive decision-making, good judgment, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with the Director, VFXS to identify and strategize on emerging technologies and vendor insights, creating impactful initiatives for Netflix productions.
2. Develop engagement models for VFX vendors, talent, and emerging VFX technologies to promote collaboration and innovation.
3. Create strategic frameworks to guide decision-making on key studio initiatives by analyzing business drivers, trends, and performance indicators.
4. Prepare valuation analyses, including model building and scenario planning, to support strategic proposals.
5. Advise on high-priority global VFX projects, providing solutions to maximize vendor effectiveness and minimize slate risk.
6. Lead a team responsible for VFX Data and Intelligence initiatives, optimizing global vendor management.
7. Partner with the VFX Data Analyst to establish a robust data foundation for vendor analysis, decision-making, and automation.
8. Empower the VFX Vendor Management Specialist to lead initiatives gathering market intelligence and enhancing production solutions.
9. Act as a global ambassador for VFX Services, communicating strategic value to stakeholders and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

1. Strong business strategy skills, capable of integrating multiple data sources to craft proposals.
2. Domain knowledge of VFX concepts, practices, and procedures.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective across cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
4. Proven project management skills, problem-solving abilities, and a track record of delivering creative solutions.
5. Familiarity with VFX trends and emerging technologies, assessing their impact on creative, budget, and schedule aspects.
6. Over 10 years of experience in VFX production management, preferably within studios or production companies.
7. Strategic experience in expanding networks and knowledge of VFX vendors.
8. Interest in learning VFX software and tools.

Netflix offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 - $360,000, with benefits including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, stock options, disability programs, health savings accounts, family benefits, and paid time off.

We value diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing an equitable interview experience. For accommodations or adjustments, please contact your recruiting partner.