Technical Project Manager, SAP

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. 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 Corporate Technology team is seeking a Technical Project Manager to play a pivotal role in managing key projects that drive Enterprise Technology and support NBCU's business evolution. This role involves coordinating and leading high-priority projects, providing cross-functional team leadership, and ensuring the successful delivery of technical solutions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities will also include leading the department’s FinOps and cloud cost savings initiatives.  

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Create and manage project plans, schedules, resource plans, program budgets, and financial cost/benefit models 
• Collaborate with executives and stakeholders, document requirements/scope, and host program kick-offs 
• Provide regular status updates and reporting to key stakeholders and executives 
• Capture new requirements, create user stories, acceptance criteria, ensure backlog is kept up to date, prioritized and optimized regularly 
• Execute multiple projects, manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively. 
• Use effective communications and management skills to tie overall projects to larger program and enterprise initiatives 
• Build strong partnerships to mobilize project team members and influence leaders, teams, and suppliers 
• Participate in overall program or project planning and ensure cross team dependencies are well understood and managed 
• Follow and contribute to standards, best practices, processes, and documentation 
• Communicate effectively with technical teams, business teams, and leadership 
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability 

FinOps And Cloud Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary FinOps point of contact for Corporate Technology team, providing technical and cloud financial expertise to drive FinOps awareness and adoption 
• Manage cloud-related expenses, aligning with best practices and enterprise-wide optimization initiatives 
• Potentially grow this area to include hiring and managing FinOps specialists 

Budget Responsibilities:

• Manage project budgets, POs, invoices, and CapEx tracking 
• Provide metrics to understand resource allocation and alignment to strategic priorities 
• Forecast and advise leadership on pacing, trends, and optimize capital expenditure 

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years equivalent experience in Project/Program Management or a related field, demonstrating strong technical, quantitative, and analytical skills 
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills 
• Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to work under pressure, proactively, and with a strong sense of ownership 
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Atlassian suite (Jira, etc.), Smartsheet, Lucidchart, and other project planning tools 

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience managing Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) projects/programs 
• Knowledge of FP&A concepts and global project team management 
• Ability to present complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences 
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