Posted 28 May, 2026
Production Manager, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios
Amazon
IN, MH, Mumbai
Full Time
Reference: 71_654240_a057cadd-4431-470e-bc7c-e8592490ab0f
Amazon Prime Video, India is seeking an experienced Production Manager to work on Hindi Originals- series, films and unscripted projects. This role requires an experienced production professional who can manage complex projects while collaborating with creative and business teams to deliver world class content for our Indian audience.
Key job responsibilities
Production Management & Oversight
Independently negotiate and analyze budgets for low to mid-level Hindi scripted series
Oversee multiple scripted projects simultaneously across development and production phases
Be present on-set when necessary to evaluate workflow efficiency, monitor budgets and identify potential challenges
Lead project kick-off meetings with internal stakeholders and external production partners
Ensure adherence to Prime Video Studios policies, standards, and best practices
Financial Oversight & Analysis
Analyze cost reports and production budgets with attention to detail- industry experience is needed to know what market rates and costs are
Track and process payments including purchase orders, budget overages and above-the-Line expenses
Manage development and package fees through studio system tools
Evaluate external production budgets and provide inputs on budget optimization, scheduling, and production execution plans
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with executive producers/line producers, show production managers and creative executives to negotiate development and production budgets.
Collaborate with internal departments including creative, business affairs, legal, finance, music, VFX and post-production.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain comprehensive project schedules, budgets, and show checklists tracking major milestones, understand and monitor call sheets and DPRs
Ensure all projects comply with studio guidelines and industry regulations
Monitor project milestones and deliverables throughout the production lifecycle
Maintain updated knowledge of local industry policies, guilds, and Government requirements
A day in the life
Daily activities include collaborating with peers across creative, music, BA, legal and finance departments, along with staying on top of upcoming and existing projects and all the details there in. Regular manager updates, attendance of multiple key meetings, external partner visits- both in office and on shoot, and keeping key data updated on the system, are all part of the job.
About the team
The Production & Post teams at Prime Video oversee the entire production cycle of every project on the originals slate from start to finish. We work closely with our peers and partners to enable efficient film making, delivering multiple titles per month for the platform, across genres and languages.
Key job responsibilities
Production Management & Oversight
Independently negotiate and analyze budgets for low to mid-level Hindi scripted series
Oversee multiple scripted projects simultaneously across development and production phases
Be present on-set when necessary to evaluate workflow efficiency, monitor budgets and identify potential challenges
Lead project kick-off meetings with internal stakeholders and external production partners
Ensure adherence to Prime Video Studios policies, standards, and best practices
Financial Oversight & Analysis
Analyze cost reports and production budgets with attention to detail- industry experience is needed to know what market rates and costs are
Track and process payments including purchase orders, budget overages and above-the-Line expenses
Manage development and package fees through studio system tools
Evaluate external production budgets and provide inputs on budget optimization, scheduling, and production execution plans
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with executive producers/line producers, show production managers and creative executives to negotiate development and production budgets.
Collaborate with internal departments including creative, business affairs, legal, finance, music, VFX and post-production.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain comprehensive project schedules, budgets, and show checklists tracking major milestones, understand and monitor call sheets and DPRs
Ensure all projects comply with studio guidelines and industry regulations
Monitor project milestones and deliverables throughout the production lifecycle
Maintain updated knowledge of local industry policies, guilds, and Government requirements
A day in the life
Daily activities include collaborating with peers across creative, music, BA, legal and finance departments, along with staying on top of upcoming and existing projects and all the details there in. Regular manager updates, attendance of multiple key meetings, external partner visits- both in office and on shoot, and keeping key data updated on the system, are all part of the job.
About the team
The Production & Post teams at Prime Video oversee the entire production cycle of every project on the originals slate from start to finish. We work closely with our peers and partners to enable efficient film making, delivering multiple titles per month for the platform, across genres and languages.
