Sr Manager, Solutions Architecture , Production & Post Technology

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Description
Amazon MGM Studios is the home for talent, creating and producing Original films and television series for a global audience.

Original series premiere exclusively on Prime Video, which is available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Amazon MGM Studios also produces and acquires Original movies for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video, in addition to producing Original content for Freevee, Amazon’s premium free streaming service.

Amazon MGM Studios is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Solutions Architecture to lead our Emerging Technology team within the Studios Technology group.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving innovation and introducing new concepts or technologies into our production and post-production workflows.

Our vision is to empower Amazon’s visual storytellers and Studios’ teams by bringing ease, velocity, and new capabilities through media sciences, iteration, and invention.

As the Senior Manager, you will supervise a team of talented solutions architects focused on researching, experimenting, and prototyping new media technologies.

Your team will work closely with our Amazon Studios production and post-production teams, as well as external partners, to develop tailored solutions that enhance the agility, scalability, and efficiency of our production lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the strategic direction of media technology at one of the world's largest entertainment studios.

You will have the chance to make a direct impact on how millions of people discover and enjoy content, all while working with some of the most iconic brands in the industry.

Key job responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of solutions architects focused on R&D and emerging technology
- Drive innovation by identifying new concepts and technologies to integrate into production and post-production workflows
- Partner with internal Studios teams, AWS, and 3rd party vendors to develop and deploy pilot programs
- Help shape the strategic technology roadmap for the Studios organization
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable, cost-effective solutions to optimize production processes
- Oversee the Innovation Lab (to accelerate the integration of new storytelling technologies
- Represent the Emerging Technology team and evangelize our vision both internally and externally

About the team
The R&D team drives innovation and introduces new concepts or technologies into the production and post-technology domain.

Through research, experimentation and prototyping, the R&D Engineering team identifies new technologies and ideas, and develops them into viable products and workflows.

This team also seeks to improve existing production technology workflows and offerings, making them more efficient, cost-effective, and accessible to users.

Our insights and proposals help shape the strategic direction of how the overall P&PT team can infuse/approach new technologies into the production lifecycle.

This team will design, develop, deploy and support tailored solutions that enhance the agility, scalability, and efficiency of production workflows.

The team will thoroughly document and refine these solutions to optimize performance through automation, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and enhancing reliability, thus guaranteeing scalable deployment of workflows.
The R&D team also oversees the Studio126 Innovation Lab which is a center for interdependent collaboration, where technology and stories converge to invent, study, and iterate in order to accelerate the integration of new technologies that bring ease to the story telling process.

Basic Qualifications
- * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
- * 8+ years of experience in solutions architecture, R&D, or a similar technical leadership role
- * Proven track record of managing and mentoring high-performing teams
- * Deep understanding of cloud technologies, media workflows, and production/post-production lifecycle
- * Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, writing skills
Preferred Qualifications
- * Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
- * 10+ years of relevant industry experience, in the media/entertainment sector
- * Hands-on experience with emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, virtual production, etc.
- * Existing relationships and credibility within the broader media technology community
- * Track record of successfully launching innovative technology solutions at scale
- * Ability to interface with both technical and creative stakeholders

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies.

Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.

These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

The base pay for this position ranges from $180,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $312,800/year in our highest geographic market.

Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

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