Sr. Manager, Production Ops, Live Sports Production

Come be a part of Amazon's Live Sports Production team. We are looking for a proven production operations leader to serve in a senior leadership capacity within a rapidly growing global live sports production Basic qualifications: - 6+ years of producer, production manager or line producer experience - 7+ years of production executives management experience - 6+ years of budgeting, scheduling and cost reporting experience - Knowledge of cutting-edge production technologies and delivery workflows - Experience with above-the-line and below-the-line unions and guilds - 15+ years in live sports production operations or production management, with hands-on experience across remote, studio, and event formats. Demonstrated people management experience, including hiring, developing, and leading production teams through periods of growth or organizational changes. Has managed the end-to-end production lifecycle for multiple live sports properties concurrently. Has led vendor and Production Service Partner selection, negotiation, and relationship management at scale. Established relationships across vendors in the live sports industry. Has built production budgets and financial models from scratch, not solely managed budgets built by others. Has worked cross-functionally across legal, finance, business development, and technical operations teams. Strong executive communication skills with a demonstrated ability to present operational updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Preferred: - 5+ years of big-budget films and or/series for premium cable or streaming experience - Experience in all forms of unscripted television (e.g., competition, docu-follow, shiny floor, lifestyle, sports) across all budget levels - Experience in a streaming or non-traditional broadcast production environment where operational models are being built rather than inherited. International production experience across multiple territories, with an understanding of how to tailor production models to local labor markets and customer expectations. Experience with both union and non-union crew engagement across multiple production formats, with working knowledge of applicable collective bargaining agreements and labor guidelines. 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 - 186,400.00 - 252,200.00 USD annually