VP, Production Technology & Operations - PSTS

About The Team

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, operates globally across film and television production, acquisition, and distribution in more than 140 countries, spanning wholly owned labels, joint ventures, and third-party productions.

SPE’s Production & Studio Technology Services (PSTS) Team services SPE’s global Motion Pictures and Television Production Business. We operate an extensive catalog of technologies and services that span’s the full creative pipeline – Creative Development, Physical Production, Post Production, VFX, Production Finance, Studio Operations, and other ancillary technologies that integrate downstream into Marketing and Distribution workflows.

The VP, Production Technology & Operations reports to the SVP, PSTS and is responsible for all PSTS‑managed physical production, post‑production, and VFX technologies. This role ensures productions are supported day‑to‑day while also driving long‑term technology strategy focused on modernization, performance, and scalability.

This is a hands‑on, front‑line leadership role, not a back‑office function. The VP partners closely with production executives and internal stakeholders to modernize SPE’s production technology stack, influence change, and deliver results at an accelerated pace. A strong blend of production, technical, operational, and strategic leadership experience is required.

Key Responsibilities
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• Serve as the senior technology partner for MPG and TV Production leadership across physical production, post, VFX, and downstream partnering groups - marketing and distribution.
• Define and execute production technology strategy across pre‑production, production, post, VFX, and delivery.
• Oversee on‑set and near‑set systems, dailies workflows, media asset management, editorial pipelines, and post infrastructure.
• Partner with internal teams, post facilities, and VFX vendors to manage secure handling and delivery of pre‑release IP.
• Champion technology modernization to unlock competitive advantage and differentiation in the market.
• Influence executive stakeholders to foster a culture of innovation and new technology adoption.

• Lead the PSTS Production Operations team providing 24/7/365 global support for productions.
• Standardize service models, scale support appropriately, and ensure responsive, expert‑level coverage across regions and production tiers.
• Act as executive escalation point for major production‑impacting incidents.
• Implement IT service management best practices, KPIs, and reporting to demonstrate value and guide resourcing decisions.
• Coordinate closely with regional leads to service our International Production businesses, including individual Production Companies that reside in territory.
• Serve as a leadership liaison and technical SME for our International Production Companies looking to utilize, or mature their production, post, or VFX capabilities.
• Support production‑related M&A technology integration and diversification efforts

• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve production efficiency and cost control — including secure cloud workflows, remote collaboration tools, and new SaaS solutions
• Partner with LOB teams to identify ways to overhaul and modernize production workflows including budgeting, script management, scheduling, calendaring, previsualization, post visualization, MAM, file prep and delivery.
• In partnership with other SPE groups, operationalize the responsible and ethical adoption of generative AI (GAI) tools to support creative workflows, while adhering to SPE’s internal governance, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Foster strategic partnerships with technology vendors, startups, and production tool providers to maintain the studio’s competitive edge.
• Help set long‑term technology direction for the studio, anticipate industry trends, and drive innovation that positions the company as a market leader.
• Serve as a thought leader, influencing not only internal stakeholders but also the broader industry through standards bodies and strategic partnerships.