MARCOS ANTONIO SOARES CARDOSO

Responsible for leading the development and execution of innovative strategies to improve the filmmaking process. Leverages cutting-edge technology to streamline workflows, foster creative collaboration, and bring new cinematic experiences to audiences. Drive cross-functional initiatives to optimize project delivery and maximize content impact in an evolving industry.

Senior Director in the Film Project Innovation group focused on spearheading strategic PMO initiatives & partnering with Technology teams to drive large scale financial system automation projects. Extensive expertise in communications & change management including creation & execution of finance based global marketing campaigns leveraging multiple platforms including animated videos.

I am responsible for project delivery and portfolio management for the MF&SP Filmed Entertainment FP&A portfolio. Oversee the global implementation of SAP BPC's film financial forecasting, planning, terminal and amortization system. Managed large IT finance transformation program including SAP HANA integration to ensure finance systems effectively support strategic investment decisions.

As a project manager for NBCU's Marketing, Finance and Strategic Planning (MF&SP) organization, I lead the implementation of financial systems and manage projects in data analytics, creative operations and digital marketing. Key accomplishments include Leading a capital project to replace NBCU's corporate film financial forecasting and planning system. Conducted a three-month evaluation of NBCU's Film Ultimates & Forecasting system. Wrote RFP and evaluated vendor proposals for new forecasting system. Oversaw the transition of 200,000 DreamWorks Salesforce users to NBCUs. Implemented iPad app for Creative Operations and created digital archive in SharePoint for Trailer Editing Department.

Managed all new development and production support for the PARIS Residuals Module. Completed project to merge theatrical and television payment processing into one, streamlined workflow which included reconciling ten years of historical payment data Converted a manual payment checking process into a highly automated workflow and system of complex, yet flexible tolerance checks virtually eliminating the need for manual review of talent residuals payments. Designed solutions for a variety of complex calculations that allowed PARIS to successfully process residuals for television shows entering new media markets.