Technical Production Manager - Speech Tech - 6 Month FTC

Pole To Win International; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global video game services provider is seeking a Technical Production Manager for a 6-month contract. The role involves overseeing voice production for high-profile projects, managing multiple budgets, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have a strong background in project management and proficiency in audio technology. This is a hybrid position based in Kings Cross.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in project management or coordination.
• Experienced managing multiple budgets over £50,000 each.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, comfortable with VBA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production cost estimates and schedules.
• Track progress of recordings and client communications.
• Ensure high standards of QA and editing during production.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Microsoft Excel

Audio technology

Communication skills

Self-starter

Tools

AVID Pro Tools

Adobe Audition

VBA in Excel

Python

Job description

Overview

Role: Technical Production Manager

Contract: 6 Month FTC

Hours: 40 Hours, Monday - Friday

Location: Hybrid, Kings Cross

The Award-Winning team at SIDE UK is looking for a passionate Production Manager to join our crew within our Speech Tech department.

While SIDE has built a world-class reputation over the past 25 years producing dialogue for blockbuster game titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Hitman III, Returnal, and It Takes Two, this role is rooted in our fast-growing speech technology and datasets division.

We are currently looking for a Technical Production Manager to join our team. As a Technical Production Manager you will be responsible for the smooth running of voice production across multiple tech & digital media projects. You will be working with several major global clients for which you need to ensure a high-quality service is always delivered. 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare initial production cost estimates for clients based on their brief
• Prepare detailed cost estimates as the client’s brief expands, and early script information becomes available
• Take the first pass of client, vendor and talent contracts to pick up obvious errors or points for negotiation
• Where necessary, source and negotiate fees with partner studios in requested territories
• Prepare and maintain a project schedule for the recording
• Prepare recording scripts and oversee preparation of assets such as sessions, audio and video reference files for voice talent, directors, and studio engineers, along with any other essentials
• Brief recording studio teams about the production, using your expertise answer their questions
• Track the progress of the recording sessions throughout, updating schedules, voice talent, director, and studio bookings
• Integrate script updates and changes throughout the production and adjust schedules accordingly
• Track the progress of final asset deliverables, by coordinating with the company’s audio delivery team making sure the client’s best practices are adhered to
• Track all costs and handle all queries and issues arising
• Liaise with the client throughout to keep them informed and follow up on any concerns
• Make sure that all QA and editing is completed to the highest standards and to schedule
• Devise new plans and suggestions for workflow improvements and efficiencies either through the use of process changes or new potential tools
• Develop tools and advanced Excel spreadsheets to enable more effective ways of working.

Requirements

• 3 years’ experience in a role requiring a similar overall project management/project coordinator skill set.
• 3 years’ experience in a role with responsibility for multiple budgets in excess of £50,000 each.
• Experienced knowledge and user of Microsoft Excel, comfortable using VBA within Excel to a high level – ideally with knowledge of other programming languages such as Python.
• Experienced user or advanced knowledge of audio technology such as AVID Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, iZotope etc.
• Experience working with a large number of files across multiple projects and languages.
• The ability to strategize and allocate resources for upcoming projects.
• Excellent client facing and internal communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Both a self-starter, able to work alone as and where necessary, and a team player, able to muck in at all levels to get the job done.
• Comfortable both taking instruction from senior members of staff and giving instruction to junior members of staff.

About Side

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.

Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc.