Manager – Production Management - DACH

We are seeking a Production Executive to oversee Netflix’s fiction content (Series & Film) for the DACH region. This is a permanent position reporting to the Director, Head of Production – DACH. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Netflix’s external partners (such as creative talent, vendors and producers) and internal cross-functional teams in Germany and across EMEA. The team and role are based in Berlin, Germany, and we expect meaningful in‑person collaboration in the office.

You will manage multiple projects in different stages of development and production, partner with Creative Executives during development, review and refine production plans and budgets, build and support local production relationships, and contribute to improving industry best practices from pre‑production through delivery.

This role involves managing a broad range of responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization, prioritization, and effective collaboration across teams.

We want people from different backgrounds to feel expected, reflected, and respected at Netflix, and we are committed to providing an accessible working environment for everyone.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with Creative Executives to set up and structure productions for success, including suggesting and approving heads of departments, strategizing on locations, and proactively identifying potential issues.

• Collaborate with Netflix teams such as Post Production, Finance, Legal, Public Policy and external production teams to establish key production schedules and workflows across multiple projects at different phases of production.

• Regularly connect with Netflix colleagues across Europe and globally to share best practices and integrate new learnings from other regions into DACH.

• Review development plans and work with Executive Producers and Line Producers to assess show budgets and schedules, providing feedback on viability and risks.

• Collaborate with the Finance team to track and manage costs, keep stakeholders informed, and partner with external teams to support timely delivery and alignment with agreed budgets.

• Work closely with Production Companies to address issues as they arise and communicate schedule changes to internal and external teams.

• Determine key vendors to support the creative vision and relationships, tax incentives, budget needs, and location considerations.

• Identify industry trends and potential opportunities for operational improvement.

• Support key stakeholders by providing context and/or expertise in business‑critical decisions.

• Question existing approaches, explore new opportunities for innovation, and propose new ways to solve challenges across productions.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of production management experience, either as a freelance production manager and/or line producer or at a production company, with substantial experience overseeing the production of scripted series and films.

• Experience managing a high volume of work, including supervising several projects at various points of production (from development through delivery).

• Established relationships with high‑quality vendors and talent throughout the DACH region and strong familiarity with European production markets.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, including understanding how to prioritize and respond appropriately.

• Motivation to continue learning to stay current on production processes, with curiosity about how they can be improved.

• Fluency in German and working proficiency in English.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

• Experience working with Google Workspace applications and Microsoft applications. Knowledge of Movie Magic and similar industry‑standard software is beneficial.

• Interest in and alignment with Netflix culture: our culture is unique and we live by our values – https://jobs.netflix.com/culture