Senior Production Manager, Studios, IMG

Who We Are:

At IMG, our Studios business use content and technology to power the world's passion for sport, working with global clients including The Premier League, The R&A, DP World Tour, Euroleague Basketball and Major League Soccer. We've built Europe's best-connected broadcast centre at Stockley Park, London, distributing 35,000 hours of content globally and creating some of the world's best sporting coverage. Our facilities include four broadcast studios, fifty edit suites and a multitude of radio, podcast, dubbing and VFX facilities, with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction thanks to our Green to Screen initiative. Whether it's live coverage, archive, highlights, social media, branded content or feature films, we give the audience a front row seat to the best sport in the world.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Senior Production Manager

Department

IMG Studios

Main Purpose of Role

To lead the Studio Production Management and Travel Teams, ensuring the operational, logistical, and financial success of IMG’s MLS Season Pass production.

Reports To

VP/Head of Production, UK

Direct Reports

Studio Production Manager

Indirect Reports

Production Coordinators, Technical Staff and Freelancers

Hours of Work

Average 40 hours per week, with flexibility for weekends and extended hours as required.

Contract Type / Length

Permanent

Location

Stamford, CT

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The Senior Production Manager will play a central role in leading IMG’s MLS Season Pass production and travel management teams.The Senior PM will oversee day-to-day production workflows, manage budgets, and act as a key liaison between production teams, key stakeholders, and clients. This role is pivotal in developing production workflows from scratch, maintaining seamless operations, delivering high-quality productions, overseeing studio/features/digital/post/special events production support and adhering to compliance and health & safety guidelines.

Operational Oversight:

• Manage and oversee all production workflows for studio and live broadcasts, ensuring efficiency and high standards.
• Collaborate with coordinating producers, producers, directors, and editorial teams to align operational plans with creative goals.
• Develop detailed production schedules and ensure timely delivery of all aspects of the production.
• Responsible for the management of programmes/projects as specified by the Head of Production, ensuring they are produced efficiently, on budget, and adhere to compliance and health & safety guidelines with appropriate production insurance in place.

Financial Management:

• Manage and monitor production budgets, providing detailed cost reporting and financial forecasts.
• Control programme budgets and monitor all programme costs to ensure budgets are met, appropriate efficiencies achieved, and appropriate margins attained.
• Advise the Head of Production in situations when budgetary concerns arise.
• Ensure all invoices, payments, and financial reconciliations are processed accurately and on time.
• Oversee all financial reporting internally and to the client, managing systems effectively and ensuring accurate forecasting with the team.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor production teams, including managers, coordinators, and assistants, fostering professional growth.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and performance management of production staff, including a proactive approach towards career development, diversity, and performance management in line with company HR policies.
• Manage and develop relevant production teams, including appraisals, succession planning, and ongoing coaching and development.
• Create a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and accountability.

Client and Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as a key point of contact for MLS and other key stakeholders, addressing client needs and feedback promptly.
• Liaise and manage client requests on the ground in conjunction with the Head of Production and Director of Content to assist in the running of the department.
• Represent IMG in meetings and presentations, maintaining strong client relationships.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions to internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Develop relationships with senior staff across other divisions to leverag