Project Manager

Sub-Department

Learning | Design

Job posted on

Aug 13, 2025

Employee Type

Permanent

Experience range (Years)

7 years - 10 years

Functional Area

Master Team Name

Company Overview

Emeritus is committed to teaching the skills of the future by making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments worldwide. We partner with more than 50 top-tier universities across the United States, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, India, and China. Our portfolio includes short courses, degree programs, professional certificates, and senior executive programs that have transformed the lives of over 250,000 learners in 80+ countries.

Our unique model combines state-of-the-art technology, curriculum innovation, and hands-on instruction from leading faculty, mentors, and coaches. Founded in 2015, Emeritus, part of the Eruditus Group, employs 2,000+ people globally with offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Palo Alto, Mexico City, New York, Boston, London, and Dubai. Following our $650 million Series E funding in August 2021, we are valued at $3.2 billion and backed by Accel, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Leeds Illuminate, Prosus Ventures, Sequoia Capital India, and Bertelsmann.

Overview of the Role

The Lead Video Production Manager will oversee the end-to-end execution of video production projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and at the highest creative standards. This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage complex projects across multiple time zones. You will act as the primary production point of contact for internal teams, creative leads, and vendors while driving operational efficiency and scalability in production workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full video production lifecycle from intake and planning to filming and post-production delivery.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, creative teams, and vendors to align objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Oversee pre-production activities, scheduling, resource planning, and risk management.
• Monitor production schedules to ensure alignment with budget, quality, and creative vision.
• Manage vendor relationships globally, including onboarding, contracting, and performance tracking.
• Ensure all outputs comply with brand and partner institution guidelines.
• Track and report production budgets in collaboration with Finance.
• Identify bottlenecks, implement best practices, and develop scalable production processes.
• Represent production in cross-functional meetings, providing clarity and structure.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols for all physical shoots.
• Travel domestically and internationally for on-location shoots when required.
• Manage IP permissions and third-party content licensing.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• 4–6 years of experience in video production management or equivalent roles.
• Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous productions across global teams.
• Strong leadership, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable working across cultures.
• Expertise in budgeting, scheduling, and vendor management.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work 1 PM – 11 PM IST to ensure global team overlap.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Experience in global production environments and EdTech content creation
• Familiarity with production safety standards and digital asset management
• Knowledge of post-production workflows and industry best practices.

About You

• A confident communicator and global collaborator
• Empathetic, adaptable, and proactive in managing priorities.
• Thrives in dynamic, fast-changing environments.
• Balances creative quality with operational efficiency.
• Brings a solutions-oriented mindset under pressure.
• Values professionalism, teamwork, and creative integrity.