Remote Unit Production Manager Jobs
Remote unit production manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first production companies and distributed media teams managing film, television, and commercial projects without a fixed studio base. Employers hiring remotely right now include TE Connectivity, Lockheed Martin, and Connection. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Standard Job Description
Join Lockheed Martin’s Data and AI Enablement organization and accelerate the company’s AI transformation. As the manager of the Enterprise Control Tower’s technical team, you will play a key role in leading the build of the corporation’s data foundation to enable use of AI agents in some of our most important cross-functional analytics applications. You will develop strategy for the team’s operations, manage customer relationships, lead the creation and deployment of critical data products, support the build and operationalization of application ontologies, oversee the team’s engineering operations and manage and grow our organization’s talent. If you have a passion for making business impact through cutting-edge technology, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with functional partners to create enterprise data products and ontologies that provide maximal value to the corporation.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure their support for the team’s mission.
- Ensure data product alignment with enterprise ontology standards and guardrails.
- Work with functional partners to produce validation tests for data products and enterprise ontologies.
- Identify/report/mitigate technical risks and develop strategies to enable team to overcome obstacles in building the corporation’s data foundations.
- Manage technical requirements, lead technical designs, lead technical governance of overall Enterprise Control Tower suite of applications.
- Optimize team operations to maximize quality and efficiency, and to ensure delivery deadlines are met.
- Plan and manage application budgets and staffing.
- Optimize the work experience of our team’s architects and engineers, and enable them to grow their careers in the directions they wish.
- Identify and hire new talent for the team.
- Must be a US citizen
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s (or higher) in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Management, or a related field.
- 8 + years of experience working in data engineering/analysis/science, with at least 2 years of experience working in management.
- 3 + years of experience delivering concrete business value through technical ownership of portions of an enterprise data platforms.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and motivate action through superior communication and relationship building skills
- Demonstrated ability to apply strategic thinking to solve programmatic issues.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver business value through optimizing engineering operations and plans.
Desired Skills
- Experience in Operations or Supply Chain business functions.
- Experience productizing data sets for enterprise consumption.
- Experience operationalizing ontologies, taxonomies, or knowledge graphs that enable AI agent operations.
- Experience facilitating cross-functional workshops.
- Experience with use case-driven software development.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills for cross‑functional teamwork and internal‑customer support.
- Master’s degree or advanced technical training.
- Experience with Databricks and/or medallion data architectures.
- Experience implementing data access controls in complex systems.
- Hands-on experience using genAI to solve business problems.
Pay Information
GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
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Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $185400.00 - $344400.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
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Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $166900.00 - $309900.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
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Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $148300.00 - $275500.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
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Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $133500.00 - $247900.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Standard Job Description
Join Lockheed Martin’s Data and AI Enablement organization and accelerate the company’s AI transformation. As the manager of the Enterprise Control Tower’s technical team, you will play a key role in leading the build of the corporation’s data foundation to enable use of AI agents in some of our most important cross-functional analytics applications. You will develop strategy for the team’s operations, manage customer relationships, lead the creation and deployment of critical data products, support the build and operationalization of application ontologies, oversee the team’s engineering operations and manage and grow our organization’s talent. If you have a passion for making business impact through cutting-edge technology, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with functional partners to create enterprise data products and ontologies that provide maximal value to the corporation.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure their support for the team’s mission.
- Ensure data product alignment with enterprise ontology standards and guardrails.
- Work with functional partners to produce validation tests for data products and enterprise ontologies.
- Identify/report/mitigate technical risks and develop strategies to enable team to overcome obstacles in building the corporation’s data foundations.
- Manage technical requirements, lead technical designs, lead technical governance of overall Enterprise Control Tower suite of applications.
- Optimize team operations to maximize quality and efficiency, and to ensure delivery deadlines are met.
- Plan and manage application budgets and staffing.
- Optimize the work experience of our team’s architects and engineers, and enable them to grow their careers in the directions they wish.
- Identify and hire new talent for the team.
- Must be a US citizen
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s (or higher) in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Management, or a related field.
- 8 + years of experience working in data engineering/analysis/science, with at least 2 years of experience working in management.
- 3 + years of experience delivering concrete business value through technical ownership of portions of an enterprise data platforms.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and motivate action through superior communication and relationship building skills
- Demonstrated ability to apply strategic thinking to solve programmatic issues.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver business value through optimizing engineering operations and plans.
Desired Skills
- Experience in Operations or Supply Chain business functions.
- Experience productizing data sets for enterprise consumption.
- Experience operationalizing ontologies, taxonomies, or knowledge graphs that enable AI agent operations.
- Experience facilitating cross-functional workshops.
- Experience with use case-driven software development.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills for cross‑functional teamwork and internal‑customer support.
- Master’s degree or advanced technical training.
- Experience with Databricks and/or medallion data architectures.
- Experience implementing data access controls in complex systems.
- Hands-on experience using genAI to solve business problems.
Pay Information
GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
-
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $185400.00 - $344400.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
-
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $166900.00 - $309900.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
-
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $148300.00 - $275500.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
-
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $133500.00 - $247900.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Electronics & Hardware
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote unit production manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of production management experience on film or television projects
- DGA membership or eligibility and familiarity with guild and union agreements
- Demonstrated experience managing total production budgets and cost reports
- Proficiency with scheduling software such as Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting
- Experience overseeing below-the-line crew hiring across multiple departments
- Strong knowledge of SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, and Teamsters contract compliance requirements
Tips for Your Remote Unit Production Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote unit production manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your production experience and apply directly before postings fill. Remote roles at distributed teams often close fast.
Show your async communication skills
Remote employers want to see that you can keep a production moving without real-time check-ins. Document how you've used production management platforms, shared call sheets, and written status updates to coordinate crews and vendors across distances.
Build a remote-ready production portfolio
Compile credits that show you managed budget reconciliation, schedule changes, and crew logistics on projects where the team was spread across locations. Remote hiring managers look for evidence you've kept productions on track without a single home base.
Prepare for a remote-specific interview format
Remote unit production manager interviews often involve scenario questions about handling a production crisis without being on-site. Practice walking through how you'd manage a crew call change, a location permit delay, or a budget overrun using only written and video communication tools.
Remote Unit Production Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote unit production manager job?
Remote unit production manager roles go to candidates who can demonstrate they manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional crews without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen heavily for written communication, proactive status reporting, and experience coordinating across time zones. Showing a history of managing production logistics independently, with minimal hand-holding, gives you a clear edge over candidates who have only worked on-set full time.
Which companies hire remote unit production managers?
Companies hiring remote unit production managers right now include TE Connectivity, Lockheed Martin, and Connection, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first production studios, streaming content companies, and distributed commercial production teams that operate projects across multiple locations without a centralized lot.
Can you get a remote unit production manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level unit production manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage production independently from day one. Your best path is through remote production coordinator or assistant production manager roles at smaller digital content companies or branded content studios, where you can build a record of managing deliverables, communicating asynchronously, and keeping distributed crews on schedule.
Do you need a degree for remote unit production manager jobs?
Not always. Remote employers focus more on what you've actually managed than on where you studied. A degree in film production, communications, or business can help, but employers weigh your production credits, budget management experience, and ability to keep remote crews organized and on deadline more heavily than credentials alone.
Which industries hire the most remote unit production managers?
Remote unit production manager roles concentrate in Insurance, Electronics & Hardware, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed production teams that shoot across multiple locations, making remote production management a practical and common staffing model.
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