The Studio Manager is the dedicated operational leader of Studio126 Tokyo, owning the end-to-end execution of daily studio operations and continuous improvement. This role ensures the studio runs as a stable, high-performing production environment — driving operational efficiency, stakeholder coordination, and measurable cost avoidance across all workflows. The Studio Manager identifies and resolves operational gaps, builds scalable processes, and maintains trusted relationships with Amazon business teams and local partners in Japan.
Key job responsibilities
Operational Assessment & Improvement
Identify and quantify cost avoidance opportunities and inefficiencies across studio workflows; translate into actionable improvements
Implement scalable solutions that simplify processes and improve throughput
Maintain a prioritized backlog aligned to business and cost avoidance goals
Report on progress, cost avoidance, and operational health to leadership
Day-to-Day Studio Operations
Manage daily studio operations in Tokyo, ensuring consistent output and stability
Oversee bookings, scheduling, and staffing to meet demand without disruption
Serve as primary point of contact for on-site issues and escalations
Data Integrity, Tracking & Reporting
Own source-of-truth data across Salesforce, bookings, and utilization systems; proactively resolve gaps
Deliver real-time reporting on usage, capacity, performance, and cost avoidance
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Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
Partner with Amazon teams to understand goals and workflows; close capability gaps
Own ongoing relationships with Amazon business teams and local Japan partners
Validate findings with stakeholders to ensure alignment
Implementation & Operational Excellence
Execute operational improvements and refine mechanisms for real-time tracking of bookings and usage
Ensure measurable impact; surface risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
Report against cost avoidance targets and KPIs in Weekly Business Reviews
3+ years of program or project management experience
Speak, write, and read fluently in English
Speak, write, and read fluently in Japanese
2+ years of stakeholder management experience
Experience in vendor management
5+ years of experience in studio operations, production management, facilities management, or a related operational field
Experience with data tracking and reporting tools (e.g., Salesforce, Excel, or similar platforms)
Experience working in a content production or creative studio environment
Experience operating in the Japan market or within a multinational organization
Demonstrated ability to build mechanisms and drive operational improvements in ambiguous environments
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