Project Manager

We're Hiring | Project Manager – Video Production Operations

Company: Thumb Stoppers
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Salary: ₹30,000 – ₹35,000 per month (In-hand)
Experience: 1–4 Years
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Mode: Work From Home (Mumbai-based candidates only)
Working Days: Monday to Saturday
Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

About Thumb Stoppers

Thumb Stoppers is a UGC Video Ads Production Agency specializing in creating high-performing, Instagram-native video advertisements for D2C and e-commerce brands.

We work with brands across India to produce engaging, performance-driven creatives designed specifically for Meta and Instagram advertising platforms.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organized, proactive and execution-focused Project Manager – Video Production Operations to manage and streamline our end-to-end production operations.

The candidate will be responsible for coordinating production teams, managing shoot schedules, monitoring project timelines, handling operational activities and ensuring smooth execution of multiple projects simultaneously.

This role requires strong ownership, excellent coordination skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced agency environment.

Key Responsibilities1. Production Management

• Manage end-to-end shoot scheduling and production calendars.
• Coordinate with videographers, editors, creators, actors and production teams.
• Plan and execute shoot schedules efficiently.
• Monitor shoot progress and ensure monthly production targets are achieved.
• Manage day-to-day coordination across multiple ongoing projects.
• Ensure timely execution of shoots and production deliverables.

2. Team & Client Coordination

• Coordinate between strategy, production, operations and client-facing teams.
• Communicate project requirements, deliverables and timelines clearly.
• Follow up with internal teams to ensure timely task completion.
• Assist with client communication and provide regular production updates.
• Resolve coordination issues and ensure smooth workflow execution.

3. Operations & Administrative Management

• Manage day-to-day administrative and operational activities.
• Maintain production documents, schedules, trackers and reports.
• Monitor production budgets and operational expenses.
• Coordinate with vendors and external production partners.
• Assist the finance team with payment tracking and production expense management.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and improve workflow efficiency.

Experience & Required Skills

• 1–4 years of experience in project management, production coordination, operations or agency management.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, people and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong ownership, accountability and execution skills.
• Ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good understanding of content and video production workflows will be an added advantage.
• Proactive, disciplined and highly dependable work approach.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following industries or domains will be preferred:

• Content and video production agencies.
• UGC and Instagram Reels production.
• D2C and e-commerce brand operations.
• Production coordination and management.
• Creative and digital marketing agencies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be evaluated based on:

• Achievement of monthly production and shoot targets.
• Efficient planning and execution of production schedules.
• Team coordination and operational efficiency.
• Timely completion of shoots and deliverables.
• Effective budget management and expense control.
• Ownership, accountability and overall execution quality.

Mandatory Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• Must be currently based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• Must be available for a full-time position.
• Must be highly organized, disciplined and proactive.
• Must be comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must have excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Must be available for occasional in-person meetings and shoot-related requirements.

Important Considerations

This role requires long-term commitment and consistent ownership of daily operations.

Candidates looking for temporary or short-term opportunities, those with significant freelance commitments or those unable to commit to deadlines and operational responsibilities may not be suitable for this position.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Where you live in Mumbai ?
• How many years of experience do you have in this field ?
• Have you ever worked in ad agency ?

Work Location: In person