Senior Manager – Corporate Services Film Studios

About the role

The Senior Manager – Corporate Services will lead and coordinate all corporate enablement functions for a new Film Studio asset operating within a lean operating company (OpCo) model. You will act as the central integrator for HR, procurement, IT, legal, administration and communications, ensuring smooth activation, mobilisation and steady‑state operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead corporate enablement activities throughout setup, activation and operational phases.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Film Studio and centralized/group support functions.
• Establish and maintain governance processes, operating procedures, service standards and approval workflows.
• Drive delegated‑authority compliance, documentation discipline and escalation protocols.
• Coordinate activation readiness plans, mobilisation checklists and service cut‑over requirements.
• Support hand‑over of corporate services dependencies from development to operations.
• Oversee workforce activation, onboarding readiness and cross‑functional mobilisation.
• Develop service‑delivery tracking mechanisms, dashboards and performance reporting for leadership.
• Monitor operational risks, audit readiness and business continuity requirements.
• Assist with annual budgeting, staff cost planning and OPEX coordination.
• Manage third‑party vendors to ensure compliance and continuity.
• Implement policies, procedures, controls and governance across the asset.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, Operations or a related field.
• 8‑10 years of experience in corporate services, operations support or asset‑level enablement.
• Experience with activation‑stage assets in entertainment, hospitality, real‑estate or similarly complex environments is preferred.
• Proven ability to coordinate with centralized/shared service functions and manage governance‑driven support models.

Required skills