Esri · 12 hours ago
Operations Manager - Creative Lab
Esri is a company focused on creating positive global change through GIS technology, and they are seeking an Operations Manager for their Creative Lab. The role involves providing operational support to ensure the smooth completion of creative projects and initiatives, managing resources, vendors, and budgets effectively.
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Responsibilities
Establish best practices, tools, platforms, and resources needed to optimize creative workflows and project delivery
Plan and track daily, short- and long-term resource allocation, scheduling, and prioritization for projects and strategic initiatives
Anticipate challenges and potential delays and proactively provide recommendations and contingency plans to meet identified goals
Identify and establish relationships with vendors relevant to the creative industry, obtaining necessary approvals and documentation for purchasing
Review and approve vendor invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance
Lead requirements gathering and manage contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and risk mitigation
Collaborate with Finance and Accounting to prepare the division’s annual budget, generate financial reports, and provide insights into budget trends
Serve as the primary contact for business guidance, analysis, and risk assessments, coordinating with legal teams
Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to measure ROI and ensure budget alignment with the division's strategic goals and operational needs
Implement and optimize CRM, ERP, and contracts management systems to enhance operational efficiency
Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute workload strategies, focusing on cost analysis, risk management, and optimizing licensing and services agreements
Collaborate with the Creative Lab Director and cross-functional teams to promote alignment, enhance collaboration, and develop innovative strategies for efficiently guiding the creative process from concept to production within budgetary constraints
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a creative operations specialist, operations manager, project operations, or similar role
Extensive experience in project management, planning, and prioritizing multiple projects
Understanding of creative processes, including branding, graphic design, content development, video and/or product design
Proficient in business/financial operations systems such as CRM, ERP, and contracts management
Strong analytical skills with a track record of providing analytical support for problem-solving
Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Motivated with a proactive approach to tasks
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain executive-level relationships
Bachelor's in human-computer interaction, user experience, interaction design, applied social science, or a related field
Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S
Preferred
Experience working within a creative or marketing environment
Knowledge of the creative industry's unique operational needs
Ability to balance creative support with operational efficiency
Industry knowledge of video production
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families)
401(k) and profit-sharing programs
Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave
Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Company
Esri
Esri is a software company that devolops geographic information system software, location intelligence, and mapping.
Funding
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