Studio Ops Program Manager, Studios Strategy and Operations

Amazon Inc.; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a Studio Ops Program Manager to drive operational excellence for sustainability and crew training programs. You will coordinate budgets, contracts, and partner payments while aligning cross-functional teams across Production, Finance, Legal, and external partners.

Responsibilities include designing scalable systems, creating KPIs, and developing playbooks to scale program impact across studio operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience building or improving operational processes and tools.
• Experience working cross-functionally driving consensus and collaboration with finance, legal, and operations teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Run budgets, contracts, partner payments and reports for sustainability and crew training programs
• Design and maintain scalable systems and automations for program growth
• Create KPIs and case studies to show program progress
• Manage cross-functional projects with Production, Finance, Legal, and partners
• Develop materials and resources that communicate program impact
• Support large cross-functional studio initiatives
• Maintain operational playbooks and best practices across studio programs

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Process design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Studio Ops Program Manager, Studios Strategy and Operations

Job ID: 10571452 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a driven, detail-oriented Studio Ops Program Manager. This role sits at the intersection of operational excellence and creative industry production management, supporting both internal and external facing programs.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast paced environments, understands how to navigate shifting priorities, is comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously, and brings strong program management fundamentals — including process design, vendor coordination, operations, and cross-functional communication. This candidate is detail-oriented and interested in learning how the studio can make and scale impact across multiple areas.

This role is part of the Studio Strategy and Operations team and supports Sustainability, Global Crew Training, and other cross-functional programs across Amazon MGM Studios.

Key job responsibilities

• Run the operational backbone of the sustainability and crew training programs: budgets, contracts, partner payments, weekly report processing/QC, and compliance reporting
• Design, build, and maintain scalable operational systems and automations that support sustainability and crew training program growth
• Create and maintain KPI’s and case studies demonstrating program progress
• Cross-functional project management across Production, Finance, Legal, and external partners to drive the programs’ roadmap
• Develop and maintain program materials, digital content, and partner-facing resources that tell the story of program impact
• Support large-scale cross-functional studio initiatives
• Develop and maintain operational playbooks and best practices across studio programs and policies

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of program or project management experience
• Experience building or improving operational processes and tools
• Experience working cross-functionally driving consensus and collaboration with finance, legal, and operations teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing custom reporting systems using automation tools
• Experience working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, or experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects
• Experience in managing multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
• Experience in media, entertainment, or studio operations environments
• Experience with content management, internal communications, or knowledge management

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing custom reporting systems using automation tools
• Experience working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, or experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects
• Experience in managing multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
• Experience in media, entertainment, or studio operations environments
• Experience with content management, internal communications, or knowledge management

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, CA, Culver City - 77,100.00 - 134,900.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.