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MandarPatil

PMO Program Manager & Head of Production
Media-Tech · OTT & Broadcast · Content Operations

Results-driven leader with 6.5+ years of dual ownership across programme governance and end-to-end content delivery. Trusted by India's largest entertainment brands to scale production and deliver premium IP at scale.

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Output ↑
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Team Led
15M+
Views
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📍 Pune, India  ·  Open to Global Remote & Relocation

Mandar Patil
6.5+ Years · Media-Tech
PMO Governance OTT & Broadcast Content Operations Head of Production AI Localisation Agile · PRINCE2
Portfolio

Selected Work

Trusted By

Key Clients & Brands

JioStar
Amazon Prime
Viacom18
NTT Data
Reliance Animation
L&T
Bajaj Finance
Star Sports
Saregama
Meta
WhatsApp Business
Nickelodeon
Kuku FM
ABP News
Career Journey

Professional Experience

Rikaian Technology Pvt. Ltd. · Pune, India
PMO Program Manager & Head of Production
Apr 2024 – Feb 2026

AI-driven language technology & content localisation delivering end-to-end production for JioStar, Amazon Prime, Viacom18, NTT Data, and Reliance Animation.

Led PMO governance across 3–6 concurrent enterprise projects/month, managing 25–70 members with global coordination across Tokyo, Japan
Scaled production output to 1,000+ minutes/month — 60% increase — with same team through process re-engineering
Reduced delivery escalations ~30%, improved TAT by 20–30% across OTT and broadcast pipelines
Product-managed AI-powered CAT tool reducing manual localisation effort by 40%; led Agile sprints with Engineering & R&D
Zero major client escalations across tenure as Primary POC for JioStar, NTT Data, L&T, Viacom, Star Sports
PMO GovernanceOTT DeliveryAI LocalisationProduct ManagementGlobal Coordination
HOS LLC (House of Shafaq) · Dubai, UAE
Creative Production Lead
Feb 2026 – Apr 2026

Boutique creative production house delivering video production and organic social media strategy across the GCC market.

Led cross-functional teams across shoots and post-production with UAE compliance and brand quality standards
Developed organic content pipelines converting individuals into high-visibility personal brands with measurable engagement growth
Managed external production partners, agencies and freelancers — maintaining timeline adherence and deliverable quality
GCC MarketBrand ProductionCreative Direction
Josh Talks · Mumbai, India
Senior Producer & Brand Solutions Lead
Sep 2021 – Jul 2023

India's leading regional content platform producing storytelling and career content for millions across YouTube and social media.

Delivered 135+ branded videos/month, improving turnaround by 60% through workflow redesign
Produced campaign content generating 15M+ views with 24% higher engagement using performance analytics
Managed end-to-end production for Meta, WhatsApp Business, UN Women, and Charcha Event 2022
135+ Videos/Month15M+ ViewsBrand Solutions
Self-Employed · India
Independent Production & Content Consultant
2020–2021 · 2023–2024

Single-point creative and production consultant managing a network of editors, designers, and sound engineers across major Indian cities.

End-to-end production for Kuku FM, ABP News, Bajaj Finance across video, audio, and motion graphics
Full project lifecycle management including vendor coordination, QA, and multi-domain delivery
Multi-DomainVendor Management
Technology Stack

Tools & Technology

JiraClickUpAsana NotionSmartsheetZOHO CRM Microsoft TeamsPower BIAdvanced Excel Microsoft 365Adobe Creative CloudDaVinci Resolve AVIDBlackMagic SuiteML / CAT Tools
What I Offer

My Services

From concept to final delivery — a full creative and strategic toolkit built across 6+ years of high-output production.

01 — Enterprise

Production
Management

Full-spectrum production leadership from pre-production planning and resource allocation to final delivery. I manage timelines, budgets, cross-functional teams and vendor pipelines — ensuring every project lands on time, on brief, and at scale.

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Project Lifecycle
End-to-end ownership from brief to final delivery
PlanningExecution
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OTT & Broadcast
Multi-format delivery for streaming & linear TV platforms
JioStarAmazonZEE5
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Workflow Design
Process re-engineering to scale output without scaling cost
PMOAgile
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Vendor & Team
Coordination across agencies, freelancers & internal crew
70+ TeamMulti-city
02 — Creative

Creative
Direction

Shaping the visual and narrative identity of content — from concept and storyboarding to on-set direction and final cut approval. I bridge creative vision with commercial intent so every piece resonates and elevates the brand.

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Concept Development
Ideas rooted in audience insight and brand strategy
IdeationScripts
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Brand Storytelling
Campaigns that build equity and drive engagement
OTTDigital
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Social-First Content
Platform-native formats built for Instagram, YouTube & more
ReelsShorts
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Talent & Crew
End-to-end on-set direction and creative team management
DirectionCasting
03 — Post Production

Video
Editing

Precision cutting and visual storytelling across every format — from punchy short-form social content to feature-length long-form edits, kinetic motion graphics and immersive 3D interior walkthroughs.

Short Form
Reels, Shorts & TikToks optimised for scroll-stopping impact
60sReelsShorts
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Long Form
Documentaries, interviews, web series & corporate films
SeriesDocsFilms
Motion Graphics
Animated lower thirds, titles, transitions & brand idents
After Effects2D
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3D Interior
Photorealistic interior walkthroughs for real estate & architecture
3DRenderWalkthrough
04 — Visual Design

Graphic
Design

Crafting visual identities and branded collateral that make lasting impressions — from a single logo mark to a complete brand system. Every pixel is intentional, every design built to communicate and convert.

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Logo Making
Distinctive marks that capture your brand's essence
WordmarkMonogramIcon
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Brand Identity
Colour palette, typography, style guide & brand system
GuidelinesSystem
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Print Collateral
Visiting cards, letterhead, brochures & cover letters
CardsBrochureLetterhead
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Marketing Design
Decks, social banners, ads & campaign creatives
DecksBannersAds
05 — Advisory

Consulting
Services

Strategic guidance drawn from real industry experience — whether you're scaling a production business, navigating a career pivot, or preparing to land your next big role. I've been in the room; let me help you get there.

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Strategic Advice
Content ops, production scaling & media business strategy
OTTOperationsGrowth
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Resume Optimisation
ATS-ready, impact-driven resumes for media & creative roles
ATSCreativePMO
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Portfolio Development
Curating and presenting your work for maximum impact
CurationNarrative
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Career Guidance
Interview prep, networking strategy & career roadmapping
InterviewNetworking
Let's Connect

Ready to Deliver
at Scale

Open to VP PMO, Director of Production & Head of Content Operations roles globally.

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