Studio Manager, Studio126
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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
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