Manager, Production Management, Unscripted (India)

Los Gatos Production Services India LLP; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Gatos Production Services India LLP is seeking a Manager, Production Management to oversee Netflix's Unscripted Originals in Mumbai, India. You will collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure productions are delivered efficiently and creatively, managing all phases from development to delivery.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in unscripted television and exceptional budgeting and planning skills. Join us in fostering innovation and operational excellence across our projects.

Qualifications

• 10‑15 years of hands‑on production experience across unscripted television and large-scale live productions.
• Experience as an Executive Producer or in a similar role across multiple long‑form productions.
• Ability to manage productions from development through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned Netflix Unscripted Originals from development through delivery.
• Partner on production planning, execution, and operational priorities.
• Evaluate production plans, budgets, schedules, and staffing strategies.

Skills

Budgeting expertise

Negotiation skills

Production planning

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Production management tools

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Manager, Production Management to join the India Production team and support an expanding slate of Unscripted Originals. This role partners closely with the Unscripted Production Management Lead, Creative, Production Finance, Business & Legal Affairs, Production Safety, Post Production, Marketing, Publicity, and external production partners to support titles from development through delivery. The position evaluates production strategies, assesses budgets and schedules, mitigates risks, and helps productions deliver creative ambition responsibly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned Netflix Unscripted Originals from development through delivery.
• Partner with the Unscripted Production Management Lead on production planning, execution, and operational priorities across the slate.
• Evaluate production plans, budgets, schedules, staffing strategies, and operational approaches.
• Work closely with production companies to identify efficiencies while preserving creative intent.
• Support production feasibility assessments and operational risk evaluations during development and greenlight discussions.
• Provide visibility on production status, emerging risks, key decisions, and cost implications.
• Support productions through prep, shoot, post‑production, and delivery.
• Drive alignment across internal cross‑functional stakeholders and external production partners.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of production workflows, best practices, and operational standards across the Unscripted slate.
• Support innovation in production methodologies, technology adoption, sustainability initiatives, and evolving production workflows.
• Demonstrate the ability to independently manage productions while escalating risks, key decisions, and business impacts appropriately.

Requirements

• 10‑15 years of hands‑on production experience across Unscripted television, streaming content, documentary formats, reality programming, competition formats, factual entertainment, or large‑scale live productions.
• Experience working as an Executive Producer or equivalent leadership role across multiple long‑form productions.
• Demonstrated experience managing productions from development through delivery.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and production planning expertise.
• Deep understanding of the unique production challenges associated with Unscripted formats, including multi‑camera productions, competition formats, documentary‑style productions, large cast and contestant management, and location‑intensive shoots.
• Strong understanding of production workflows, crew structures, vendor ecosystems, and production operations.
• Proven ability to identify risks early and develop practical solutions.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and operational rigor.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Comfortable operating independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and production management tools.

Additional Skills

• Strong understanding of post‑production workflows, including editorial, finishing, music, and delivery processes.
• Familiarity with production technology, cloud‑based workflows, remote collaboration tools, and emerging AI applications within content production.
• Experience working across international productions or global streaming platforms.
• Understanding of production sustainability practices and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Familiarity with health and safety, duty of care, and production risk management practices.

Inclusion and Accommodations

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.