Production Manager

Ethiqual Global; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethiqual Global is searching for a Production Manager in Pune, India, to oversee end-to-end production processes. This role emphasizes innovation in shoot concepts and effective project management, needing someone with strong leadership and budgeting skills.

The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and 5-8+ years of experience in media or production. The right person will thrive in a dynamic environment, managing teams and improving production efficiency while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of relevant experience in events, media, operations, or production.
• Strong project management and operational expertise.
• Ability to balance cost, quality, and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of shoots including logistics.
• Collaborate with teams to develop innovative shoot concepts.
• Manage production budgets and track costs effectively.

Skills

Project & Operations Management

Stakeholder Management

Production Workflows Knowledge

Budgeting & Cost Control

Problem Solving

Leadership Skills

Familiarity with ERP Tools

Education

Bachelor's / Master's in Operations / Production / Event Management / Media / Engineering / Business

MBA (Operations / Supply Chain)

Tools

Project Management Tools

Scheduling Tools

Job description

The Production Manager will drive both execution and creative thinking owning end-to-end production while actively contributing to new shoot ideas, formats, and storytelling approaches.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Ideation for Shoots

• Collaborate with brand & marketing teams to develop fresh, insight-led shoot concepts
• Contribute to campaign thinking, not just execution
• Propose new-age formats (reels, campus stories, docu-style, student POV, etc.)
• Bring in trend-led thinking (social, youth culture, content styles)
• Translate brand ideas into strong visual storytelling frameworks

Shoot Planning & Execution

• Own end-to-end execution of shoots (photo/video/digital campaigns)
• Develop shoot plans, moodboards, shot lists, and production schedules
• Manage locations, talent, crew, and equipment logistics
• Ensure on-time delivery with high production quality

Creative Production Management

• Collaborate with directors, photographers, editors, and agencies
• Ensure creative vision is executed effectively on-ground
• Solve real-time challenges without compromising output quality
• Balance creative ambition with timelines, budgets, and feasibility

Content & Format Innovation

• Continuously explore and implement new content formats and storytelling styles
• Benchmark against leading university and brand campaigns globally
• Build repeatable content IPs (YouTube series, Instagram formats, campus-led content)
• Push work beyond generic college advertising

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage internal and external production teams
• Drive clarity, accountability, and performance across projects
• Conduct regular reviews and feedback loops
• Build a high-performance, collaborative team culture

Budgeting & Reporting

• Plan and control production budgets and resource allocation
• Track costs and ensure efficient utilization without quality compromise
• Report on output quality, timelines, and production efficiency
• Provide insights to improve future production processes

Skills Required

• Strong project & operations management
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management
• Knowledge of production workflows (media/events/operations)
• Budgeting & cost control expertise
• Problem solving and decision making under pressure
• Leadership and team management skills
• Familiarity with tools (ERP, project management, scheduling tools)

Production managers must balance cost, quality, and timelines while leading teams and improving processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Master's in:
  • Operations / Production / Event Management / Media / Engineering / Business
• Preferred: MBA (Operations / Supply Chain)
• 5-8+ years of relevant experience (events, media, operations, production)