Project Manager, Portfolio & Strategy

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Project Manager, Portfolio & Strategy will play a key role in supporting the efficiency, alignment, and strategic direction of the DTC Business Solutions team. This role involves managing a portfolio of projects, facilitating meetings, and ensuring progress on key objectives. The Project Manager will report to the Director, Portfolio, and Strategic Initiatives, to manage the intake, prioritization, and roadmap of DTC projects and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and priorities.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and work with stakeholders to mitigate issues.
• Develop and implement processes that enhance operational efficiency and consistency across the DTC Business Solutions team.
• Able to produce waterfall project artifacts
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate project meetings, ensuring that agendas are well-structured, and outcomes are communicated to stakeholders.
• Drive alignment and decision-making across diverse teams.
• Establish and manage structured operations review cadence to assess the progress of ongoing projects, identify challenges, and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Lead the intake process for new projects and requests, working closely with stakeholders to prioritize efforts based on strategic alignment, impact, and resource availability.
• Maintain oversight of the DTC project and initiative roadmaps.
• Develop and deliver high-quality presentations to stakeholders, ensuring complex information is clearly communicated and that stakeholders are aligned on key initiatives, decisions, and next steps.
• Work collaboratively with the business solutions team, providing guidance and support to ensure successful execution of projects and initiatives.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management roles.
• Proven experience in process design, improvement, implementation, and governance within a complex business environment.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess operational inefficiencies and implement solutions that improve organizational performance.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional meetings and driving consensus among stakeholders.
• Proficiency in developing and delivering presentations using PowerPoint.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Atlassian Suite (Jira and Confluen