Manager, S3 Projects

The Manager, S3 Projects acts as a strategic partner to the Chief of Staff, looking for opportunities to improve efficiency & effectiveness to drive the operational & change management cadence across the department & company. 

This individual will support each of the S3 teams and their projects and lead task forces and strategic working groups within S3. 

They will also directly manage programs and projects within the Strategy and Operations team as well as the Production Safety team. 

Responsibilities

• Lead task forces and strategic working groups within S3 

• Lead the collection and tracking of metrics and measurables for data-driven and risk-based decision-making across S3 

• Supervise department surveys for data-driven metrics. 

• Project manage S3 department initiatives that have an impact on all functions 

• Utilize the VEOCI platform and other technologies to support department initiatives  

• Organize the alignment of the global S3 programs 

• Facilitate the development and implementation of an overall global training strategy for security and safety training for all employees of SPE, including orientation/induction and compliance/mandatory training (as applicable) - in partnership with P&O 

• Liaison and relationship management with other departments in Sony Pictures to maintain and strengthen cross-departmental strategic initiatives. 

• Foster relationships of trust, external to SPE (includes liaison with government resources, law enforcement, peer companies and benchmarking partners) 

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program 

• Supervises S3 communications, including internal (coordinating and facilitating content for newsletters & websites as applicable), and helps to create awareness of S3 services to the lines of business 

• Supports the management of the ProtectSPE App 

• Facilitate the creation of global emergency preparedness awareness campaigns 

• Consults on global emergency preparedness trainings and procedures 

• Strategizes with the various local and regional emergency response teams to support plans for quick and accurate responses in event of emergency 

• Participates in exercises and drills and fulfill assigned duties as well as suggest efficiencies 

• Directly supports S3 programs in the North American Region 

• Assists EP team with other duties as assigned 

• Assist with form and dashboard creation/updates, AI integration and other technology related projects 

• Maintain existing VEOCI forms/databases and other technology related tools 

• Assist productions personnel with troubleshooting issues related to our forms/tools/etc. 

• Proactive Evaluation of new tools/software/tech  

• Quick response to immediate production safety needs 

Knowledge of the following

• 5-8 years Project Management Experience 

• 5+ years in the Entertainment Industry 

• Security/safety experience a plus 

Qualifications

• Strong computer and digital skills, with the ability to recommend improvements and efficiencies through technology.  

• Ability to manage difficult situations, leverage limited resources and design programs.  

• Proven organization and skills, with demonstrated ability to drive projects.  

• Analytic and problem-solving capabilities. 

• Ability to engage and inspire stakeholders, gain buy-in, and foster collaboration across the department and SPE. 

• Excellent presence and presentation skills.