Break down scripts and revisions to identify all playback-related needs across scenes, sets, devices, and deliverables
Create and maintain annotated breakdowns, budgets, schedules, and tracking documents as production evolves
Attend concept, playback, production, art, VFX, and technical meetings to stay ahead of requirements
Represent Scarab interests during tech survey’s discussions
Communicate changes quickly and clearly to the relevant on-set crew, creative team, and rentals team
Plan labour, equipment, and support needs for each episode, unit, or production phase
Help determine the right crew size and recommend the right people based on complexity, pace, and technical needs
Coordinate equipment prep, pickups, returns, sub-rentals, transport, and location or stage readiness
Confirm that approved graphics packages, devices, and playback files match expected on-set needs before shoot days
Walk the team through scene-related playback expectations and keep communication current as schedules and priorities shift
Support approvals and review flow with directors, producers, showrunners, and other stakeholders
Track feedback, flag risks, and keep budgets and plans current as scripts and production realities change
Maintain a high quality bar while protecting schedule, budget, communication flow, and crew safety
Understand equipment and on-set work flow and jump in to help with troubleshooting or requested adjustments.

4–7 years of relevant production, coordination, project management, or set-support experience, ideally in film, television, live audio-visual events, playback, or adjacent screen-based environments
Excellent organization, planning, tracking, and communication skills
Strong budgeting instincts and comfort managing labour, equipment, and schedule variables
Natural affinity to lead, direct, and support crews while maintaining clarity and accountability
Strong working understanding of computers, network basics, video playback systems, video hardware/software, and common on-set and/ or computer/ network failure points
Outstanding time management, prioritization, and attention to detail
Comfort working long production hours and adapting quickly under pressure
Commitment to safety, professionalism, and respectful collaboration
Eligibility to work in Canada and ability to meet any required union or production onboarding standards

Film Production Project Manager

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