Technical Production Manager - Fix Term Contract 12 Months

CompanySide

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/6/2026

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Planning, process and production technicians

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

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Description

Description

The Award-Winning team at SIDE UK is looking for a passionate Technical Production Manager to join our crew. SIDE has been producing best-in-class game audio for over 25 years and built an enviable portfolio and brand. Recent hit releases SIDE have provided dialogue services for include Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Hitman III, Returnal, It Takes Two and more.

The ideal candidate for this role is excited about what we do, who we are and is ready to be a part of our growing business.

As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth running of dialogue production, supporting games ranging from indie passion projects through to the biggest AAA releases. You will work with studios from all over the world, producing dialogue in 30+ languages.

As a Technical Production Manager are responsible for the smooth running of voice production across multiple projects and including tech & digital media. You will be focused on working with several major global clients to which you need to ensure a high-quality service is always delivered. You will be responsible for the timely completion of agreed deliverables and milestones, while keeping to the client’s budget.

As the Technical Production Manager, you will also be required at times, to support the Post Production team with their post service pipeline across the multiple projects that they also deliver.

Duties And Key Responsibilities

Prepare initial production cost estimates for clients based on their brief
Prepare detailed cost estimates as the client’s brief expands, and early script information becomes available
Take the first pass of client, vendor and talent contracts to pick up obvious errors or points for negotiation
Where necessary, source and negotiate fees with partner studios in requested territories
Prepare and maintain a project schedule for the recording
Prepare recording scripts and oversee preparation of assets such as sessions, audio and video reference files for voice talent, directors, and studio engineers, along with any other essentials
Brief recording studio teams about the production, using your expertise answer their questions
Track the progress of the recording sessions throughout, updating schedules, voice talent, director, and studio bookings
Integrate script updates and changes throughout the production and adjust schedules accordingly
Track the progress of final asset deliverables, by coordinating with the company’s audio delivery team making sure the client’s best practices are adhered to
Track all costs and handle all queries and issues arising

Liaise with the client throughout to keep them informed and follow up on any concerns

Make sure that all QA and editing is completed to the highest standards and to schedule

Devise new plans and suggestions for workflow improvements and efficiencies either through the use of process changes or new potential tools

Develop tools and advanced Excel spreadsheets to enable more effective ways of working.

Requirements

3 years’ experience in a role requiring a similar overall project management/project coordinator skill set.

3 years’ experience in a role with responsibility for multiple budgets in excess of £50,000 each.

Experienced knowledge and user of Microsoft Excel, comfortable using VBA within Excel to a high level – ideally with knowledge of other programming languages such as Python.

Experienced user or advanced knowledge of audio technology such as AVID Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, iZotope etc.

Experience working with a large number of files across multiple projects and languages.

The ability to strategize and allocate resources for upcoming projects.

Excellent client facing and internal communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.

Both a self-starter, able to work alone as and where necessary, and a team player, able to muck in at all levels to get the job done.

Comfortable both taking instruction from senior members of staff and giving instruction to junior members of staff.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration, holidays, flexible working and regular team socials.

A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We care about the wellbeing of our employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing programme.

Brand new studios based in Kings Cross. Onsite amenities include a gym, café, pub and transport to and from Kings Cross station.

We operate a hybrid model of office and remote working of 3 days in studio.