Production Manager (Production and Progress Management)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Production-Related Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Production Site Clerks
Summary
A job that handles production progress management, schedule adjustments, and budget/cost management at production sites for TV programs, CMs, movies, events, etc.
Description
The Production Manager (Production and Progress Management) oversees schedules, budgets, staff and equipment arrangements at production sites for TV programs, CMs, movies, events, etc. Manages the entire production process from an overview, coordinates with each department and handles client correspondence, and balances quality, delivery, and cost. Anticipates troubles during production and implements appropriate risk management. Uses production progress management tools or Excel for progress tracking, and smoothly advances each process toward completion of the production.
Future Outlook
With the increase in video streaming services and online events, the demand for production and progress management is expected to increase steadily.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Calm and composed / Excellent communication skills / Good at coordination / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Discretionary labor system / Office work / Partial remote possible / Project-based
Career Path
Production Assistant → Assistant Production Manager → Production Manager → Producer → Production Department Manager
Required Skills
Budget Management / Progress Management / Project Management / Schedule Management (Gantt Chart)
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Negotiation Skills / Presentation Skills / Risk Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to changes in client requests or production situations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in deadlines or budgets have significant impacts. |
| Communication Skills | Because coordination and negotiations with related departments and clients occur frequently. |
| Planning & Organization | To plan, organize, and manage production schedules and resources. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to quickly implement solutions when troubles occur. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because stress arises from tight deadlines and various interest adjustments. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because progress management is performed in collaboration with multiple departments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly progress management is the job, with little idea generation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly office-based work, with low physical load. |
Aliases
- Production Coordinator
- Production Progress
- Production Progress Management
Related Jobs
- Assistant Producer
- Director
- Producer
- Production Desk