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Gaurav Singh

Project & Program Manager | IIM Calcutta | 15+ Yrs | SaaS, Tech & VFX Delivery | Ex-Founder | Scaled Execution

Bengaluru

12+ years of work experience

DNEG
Jun 20215 yrs 5 mosPresent

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

As a senior project leader at DNEG, I’ve spearheaded end-to-end delivery of globally released feature films, managing cross-functional teams of 50–200 artists across FX, animation, lighting, compositing, pipeline, and rendering. I drive execution across asset creation, shot production, client communication, and delivery closure—balancing creative intent with operational excellence. I lead with a blend of Agile project management, stakeholder alignment, and high-tempo delivery ops, ensuring every project hits critical timeline, budget, and quality benchmarks. Key Projects 1. Moonshot (Warner Bros.) – 2021 Delivered VFX for this sci-fi rom-com in a compressed timeline. Led ~80 artists across India and global teams. Introduced sprint-based progress tracking, boosting efficiency by 18%. 2. Shazam! Fury of the Gods (Warner Bros.) – 2021–2022 Directed fantasy and FX-heavy sequences under tight delivery cycles. Managed 80–100 team members across multiple departments. Reduced daily blockers by 20% through optimized cross-team coordination. 3. Godzilla x Kong (Legendary Pictures) – 2022–2023 Orchestrated complex action and creature-heavy sequences. Led a 150+ member crew across time zones. Developed proactive dashboards and risk matrices to predict bottlenecks, accelerate approvals, and eliminate scope creep. 4. Ramayana (Prime Focus) – 2023–Present Driving delivery strategy for India’s most ambitious VFX epic, in collaboration with creative, tech, and production leadership. Leading 200+ cross-site artists across 14 departments. Designed a multi-year roadmap with iteration buffers and milestone governance. Reduced cycle delays by 12% via tighter scope-control mechanisms. Tools & Skills Jira, MS Project, Confluence, Agile Delivery, Sprint Planning, Resource Forecasting, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Pipeline Optimisation Impact ✔ Improved on-time delivery by 23% ✔ Reduced revision cycles by 15% ✔ Recognized for leadership under pressure and precision delivery
Moving Picture Company
Aug 202011 mosJun 2021

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led end-to-end VFX delivery for mutiple global ad campaigns across automotive, FMCG, luxury, and tech brands. Managed cross-functional teams of 60–100 artists in a fast-paced, multi-project environment. Drove planning, client communication, and sprint-based execution under tight deadlines. Reduced revision cycles by 20% through daily milestone reviews and real-time feedback loops. Known for on-time delivery, cross-team coordination, and creative agility under pressure.
Moving Picture Company
Sep 20191 yrAug 2020

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

BigSharks Studio Private Limited
May 20154 yrs 5 mosSep 2019

Greater Lucknow Area

Co-founded and scaled a bootstrapped VFX startup into a 200+ person operation delivering global projects with high-volume production cycles and ₹3 Cr+ annual profits. Wore multiple hats — strategy, ops, delivery, hiring, client acquisition, and business growth — while building systems from scratch. I drove the company’s 0→1 and 1→N journey, establishing SOPs, building cross-functional delivery teams, and managing all client-facing engagements. We executed complex stereo, 3D, and VFX pipelines for US, EU, and Indian media clients, with short TATs and razor-thin error margins. Key Achievements Scaled the team from 8 to 200+ in under 2 years through structured hiring, training, and mentorship layers. Grew revenue from ₹5 lakh to ₹1 Cr profit in Year 2, and sustained ₹3 Cr+ annual profit from 2017 onward. Set up full-stack delivery ops: scheduling, QC, dailies, approvals, and client handoffs — spearheaded 05–10 projects monthly. Acquired and retained global clients through consultative selling, production insights, and on-time execution. Created a core leadership bench to stabilize ops and reduce founder dependency by 60%. Skills & Stack Startup Ops | Business Development | Team Building | Delivery Management | Client Acquisition | Budget Ownership | VFX & 3D Pipelines | Strategic Scaling | SOP Design | P&L Ownership | Creative-Tech Liaison Impact ✔ Transformed a zero-revenue idea into a high-profit company within 24 months ✔ Reduced rework volume by 40% via QC automation and layered approvals ✔ Trusted by global media clients for reliability, volume delivery, and founder-led accountability
Anibrain
Oct 20148 mosMay 2015

Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

Xentrix Studios
Jan 201410 mosOct 2014

Greater Bengaluru Area

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Education

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

Postgraduate Degree, Project Management

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

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Monad University

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General

Monad University

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Headline

Project & Program Manager | IIM Calcutta | 15+ Yrs | SaaS, Tech & VFX Delivery | Ex-Founder | Scaled Execution

About

Strategic Program & Project Manager with 15+ years leading delivery across VFX, SaaS, and startup ecosystems — driving growth, scale, and execution precision. Built and scaled production teams from the ground up. Delivered multiple global projects across geographies. Currently managing large-scale VFX programs at DNEG, leading teams of 50–200+ across global sites. Former Co-Founder of a VFX startup scaled to ₹3 Cr+ annual profit. Now focused on transitioning into Program & Project Management roles in SaaS, Tech, and Consulting — where structured execution, cross-functional alignment, and stakeholder clarity drive outcomes. What I bring: Project planning & delivery across ambiguous, dynamic environments Resource & sprint management for high-volume pipelines Agile rollout, schedule governance & performance tracking Multi-vendor, multi-team stakeholder handling Entrepreneurial resilience with corporate delivery precision Keywords: Project Manager | Program Manager | Delivery Lead | Agile | SaaS Projects | VFX Ops | Strategic Execution | JIRA | ShotGrid | MS Project | IIM Calcutta

Location

Bengaluru

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Work experience

Show Production Manager at DNEG, Jun 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 5 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, As a senior project leader at DNEG, I’ve spearheaded end-to-end delivery of globally released feature films, managing cross-functional teams of 50–200 artists across FX, animation, lighting, compositing, pipeline, and rendering. I drive execution across asset creation, shot production, client communication, and delivery closure—balancing creative intent with operational excellence. I lead with a blend of Agile project management, stakeholder alignment, and high-tempo delivery ops, ensuring every project hits critical timeline, budget, and quality benchmarks. Key Projects 1. Moonshot (Warner Bros.) – 2021 Delivered VFX for this sci-fi rom-com in a compressed timeline. Led ~80 artists across India and global teams. Introduced sprint-based progress tracking, boosting efficiency by 18%. 2. Shazam! Fury of the Gods (Warner Bros.) – 2021–2022 Directed fantasy and FX-heavy sequences under tight delivery cycles. Managed 80–100 team members across multiple departments. Reduced daily blockers by 20% through optimized cross-team coordination. 3. Godzilla x Kong (Legendary Pictures) – 2022–2023 Orchestrated complex action and creature-heavy sequences. Led a 150+ member crew across time zones. Developed proactive dashboards and risk matrices to predict bottlenecks, accelerate approvals, and eliminate scope creep. 4. Ramayana (Prime Focus) – 2023–Present Driving delivery strategy for India’s most ambitious VFX epic, in collaboration with creative, tech, and production leadership. Leading 200+ cross-site artists across 14 departments. Designed a multi-year roadmap with iteration buffers and milestone governance. Reduced cycle delays by 12% via tighter scope-control mechanisms. Tools & Skills Jira, MS Project, Confluence, Agile Delivery, Sprint Planning, Resource Forecasting, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Pipeline Optimisation Impact ✔ Improved on-time delivery by 23% ✔ Reduced revision cycles by 15% ✔ Recognized for leadership under pressure and precision delivery

VFX Production Manager at Moving Picture Company, Aug 2020 - Jun 2021 · 11 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Led end-to-end VFX delivery for mutiple global ad campaigns across automotive, FMCG, luxury, and tech brands. Managed cross-functional teams of 60–100 artists in a fast-paced, multi-project environment. Drove planning, client communication, and sprint-based execution under tight deadlines. Reduced revision cycles by 20% through daily milestone reviews and real-time feedback loops. Known for on-time delivery, cross-team coordination, and creative agility under pressure.

Production Manager -3D at Moving Picture Company, Sep 2019 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Co-Founder / Director at BigSharks Studio Private Limited, May 2015 - Sep 2019 · 4 yrs 5 mos, Greater Lucknow Area, Co-founded and scaled a bootstrapped VFX startup into a 200+ person operation delivering global projects with high-volume production cycles and ₹3 Cr+ annual profits. Wore multiple hats — strategy, ops, delivery, hiring, client acquisition, and business growth — while building systems from scratch. I drove the company’s 0→1 and 1→N journey, establishing SOPs, building cross-functional delivery teams, and managing all client-facing engagements. We executed complex stereo, 3D, and VFX pipelines for US, EU, and Indian media clients, with short TATs and razor-thin error margins. Key Achievements Scaled the team from 8 to 200+ in under 2 years through structured hiring, training, and mentorship layers. Grew revenue from ₹5 lakh to ₹1 Cr profit in Year 2, and sustained ₹3 Cr+ annual profit from 2017 onward. Set up full-stack delivery ops: scheduling, QC, dailies, approvals, and client handoffs — spearheaded 05–10 projects monthly. Acquired and retained global clients through consultative selling, production insights, and on-time execution. Created a core leadership bench to stabilize ops and reduce founder dependency by 60%. Skills & Stack Startup Ops | Business Development | Team Building | Delivery Management | Client Acquisition | Budget Ownership | VFX & 3D Pipelines | Strategic Scaling | SOP Design | P&L Ownership | Creative-Tech Liaison Impact ✔ Transformed a zero-revenue idea into a high-profit company within 24 months ✔ Reduced rework volume by 40% via QC automation and layered approvals ✔ Trusted by global media clients for reliability, volume delivery, and founder-led accountability

Line Producer at Anibrain, Oct 2014 - May 2015 · 8 mos, Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

Senior Production Coordinator at Xentrix Studios, Jan 2014 - Oct 2014 · 10 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area

Education

Postgraduate Degree, Project Management, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General, Monad University