DESCRIPTION:

The Studio Manager is the dedicated operational leader of Studio126 Tokyo, owning the end-to-end execution of daily studio operations and continuous improvement. This role ensures the studio runs as a stable, high-performing production environment - driving operational efficiency, stakeholder coordination, and measurable cost avoidance across all workflows. The Studio Manager identifies and resolves operational gaps, builds scalable processes, and maintains trusted relationships with Amazon business teams and local partners in Japan.

Key job responsibilities
Operational Assessment & Improvement

- Identify and quantify cost avoidance opportunities and inefficiencies across studio workflows; translate into actionable improvements

- Implement scalable solutions that simplify processes and improve throughput

- Maintain a prioritized backlog aligned to business and cost avoidance goals

- Report on progress, cost avoidance, and operational health to leadership


Day-to-Day Studio Operations

- Manage daily studio operations in Tokyo, ensuring consistent output and stability

- Oversee bookings, scheduling, and staffing to meet demand without disruption

- Serve as primary point of contact for on-site issues and escalations


Data Integrity, Tracking & Reporting

- Own source-of-truth data across Salesforce, bookings, and utilization systems; proactively resolve gaps

- Deliver real-time reporting on usage, capacity, performance, and cost avoidance


Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

- Partner with Amazon teams to understand goals and workflows; close capability gaps

- Own ongoing relationships with Amazon business teams and local Japan partners

- Validate findings with stakeholders to ensure alignment


Implementation & Operational Excellence

- Execute operational improvements and refine mechanisms for real-time tracking of bookings and usage

- Ensure measurable impact; surface risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies

- Report against cost avoidance targets and KPIs in Weekly Business Reviews

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English
- Speak, write, and read fluently in Japanese
- 2+ years of stakeholder management experience
- Experience in vendor management
- 5+ years of experience in studio operations, production management, facilities management, or a related operational field
- Experience with data tracking and reporting tools (e.g., Salesforce, Excel, or similar platforms)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience working in a content production or creative studio environment
- Experience operating in the Japan market or within a multinational organization
- Demonstrated ability to build mechanisms and drive operational improvements in ambiguous environments

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