Technical Production Manager - Speech Technology

• Manage multiple speech and voice-production projects from initial scoping through to final delivery.
• Translate client briefs into clear budgets, schedules, production plans and resource requirements.
• Prepare and maintain project cost estimates as briefs and production requirements develop.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing clear updates on progress, costs, risks and deliverables.
• Coordinate recording studios, voice talent, directors, engineers, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and manage scripts, session materials, audio and video references and other production assets.
• Track recording progress, script updates, production changes and final deliverables.
• Manage project budgets, investigate variances and resolve cost-related queries.
• Source international partner studios and support commercial negotiations where required.
• Review client, vendor and talent agreements to identify errors, risks or points requiring negotiation.
• Ensure editing, quality assurance and asset delivery meet client specifications and agreed deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve production workflows, reporting and operational efficiency.
• Develop or enhance production-tracking tools using advanced Excel, automation or other technical solutions.

Requirements

• At least three years' experience in production management, project management or project coordination within a complex delivery environment.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, budgets and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Experience managing project budgets of approximately £50,000 or more.
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability, including experience building complex trackers, reporting tools or operational models.
• Experience managing large volumes of files, data or assets across multiple projects.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and commercial judgement.
• The ability to work independently, take ownership and escal
• A collaborative and practical approach, with the flexibility to support colleagues at all levels.
• The ability to remain calm and solutions-focused when requirements, schedules or priorities change.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing speech and voice-production projects, including budget management, client communication, and production workflow optimization. Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality results within deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Budget Management
• Client Communication
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Production Workflow Optimization

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

• Production Management
• Project Coordination
• Budget Estimation
• Script Preparation
• Quality Assurance
• Data Management
• Production Tracking
• Cost Analysis
• NegotiationResource Planning

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration
• Flexibility

Industry Keywords

• Voice Production
• Client Briefs
• Recording Studios
• Voice Talent
• Commercial Negotiations
• Asset Delivery
• Operational Efficiency

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Production Tracking Tools
• Automation Solutions