Head of Technology Resource Management

Summary:

Rodeo FX is looking for a Head of Technology Resource Management (TRM) to bring data-driven discipline to our global technology infrastructure across all affiliated studios.

In this role you will lead capacity planning workload optimization and resource forecasting across the groups compute storage network and archival environments. You will ensure that our artists across all affiliated studios have the high-performance technology required to deliver award-winning visuals efficiently while balancing production demands infrastructure availability performance and cost.

You will work closely with Systems Pipeline Production Finance and Technology leadership across the organization to anticipate infrastructure needs optimize resource allocation and align technology investments with production and business priorities.

Main responsibilities:

Capacity Planning & Forecasting

• Establish forecasting models for compute high-performance storage network bandwidth and long-term archival capacity across all affiliated studios active productions.
• Forecast infrastructure requirements based on production schedules workloads project complexity and business priorities.
• Identify upcoming capacity constraints and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Establish global standards and processes for technology capacity planning.

Infrastructure Resource Optimization

• Develop and manage the capacity allocation strategy across on-premises infrastructure and cloud resources balancing availability performance cost and production requirements.
• Monitor infrastructure utilization and throughput to identify bottlenecks and optimize compute storage and network performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure efficiency while maintaining production requirements and service levels.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Systems Pipeline Production Finance and Technology leadership across affiliated studios to align infrastructure capacity and investments with production needs and business priorities.
• Translate production requirements and technology roadmaps into infrastructure capacity resource and cost requirements. 
• Provide stakeholders with clear visibility into infrastructure utilization technology costs and financial impact and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Advise on infrastructure investments cloud utilization and resource allocation balancing cost performance capacity and production requirements.

Data Monitoring & Reporting

• Enhance automated dashboards providing leadership with visibility into infrastructure utilization capacity performance and forecasted demand.
• Establish KPIs and benchmarks for compute storage network and archival utilization.
• Leverage operational and financial data to support capacity investment and resource allocation decisions.
• Continuously improve forecasting models reporting and resource management processes.

Qualifications :

• Bilingual (French English)
• 8 years of technical leadership experience in VFX/animation resource management systems architecture infrastructure or render farm management.
• Deep technical expertise in enterprise compute architecture high-performance storage render management and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of render managers such as Tractor and Deadline and cloud platforms such as AWS GCP or Azure.
• Advanced quantitative and financial analysis skills with experience in capacity modeling forecasting and technology budgeting.
• Proven ability to optimize infrastructure performance utilization and cost at scale.
• Strong understanding of VFX production environments and the infrastructure requirements of complex high-volume productions.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with a proven track record of aligning Production Management Systems Technology Finance and Executive leadership.
• Experience in a large-scale VFX or animation studio environment is strongly preferred.

Additional Information :

• Full-time Permanent Contract;
• 5 paid sick/personal days;
• 2 additional statutory holidays in the winter holidays;
• Group Insurance access to Dialogue online support and to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• RRSP with employer contribution;
• Discounts on public transports several spas sports classes art center cafes furniture and several other local businesses.

The person in this role will work closely with our teams in Toronto Vancouver Los Angeles and Paris and will regularly collaborate across both English- and French-speaking environments. As a result professional fluency in both English and French is required. They will also communicate with clients worldwide to showcase Rodeo FXs technical and creative capabilities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

At Rodeo FX diversity is a core value. Were committed to creating an inclusive equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity challenges our thinking and helps us deliver better work.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

Rodeo FX may use AI-based tools to support certain steps of the recruitment process such as interview transcription or preliminary application analysis. These tools may be operated by third-party providers and data may be processed outside Quebec. These tools never replace human decision-making: all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. To learn more about how we protect your personal information and your rights please consult our Privacy Policy.

Apply with LinkedIn

If you would like to use the Apply with LinkedIn feature to simplify your application please make sure you accept cookies on the SmartRecruiters application page. This allows the feature to display and function properly.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time