Program Manager

Company Description

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It’s what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.

Job Description

NBC Universal’s TV & Streaming Portfolio Operations team is seeking a Program Manager that will be instrumental in managing key relationships while overseeing large-scale technology programs for the Media Group portfolio. This person will be key in developing processes for a critical subportfolio while also managing high-profile programs. The programs in this portfolo are core to delivering initiatives to enable NBCU's business evolution in a fast-changing Media and Entertainment market.

• Create and manage individual project charters, schedules, resource plans, and budgets.
• Participate in and facilitate program intake, facilitate program prioritization discussions, and collect high-level requirements.
• Continually collaborate with stakeholders, document requirements/scope and dependencies, and host project kick-offs.
• Execute multiple simultaneous programs across the team and ensure objectives and deliverables are accomplished according to plan.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively by optimizing scope, schedule, and resources accordingly
• Provide program-level status updates and reporting to sponsor and stakeholders, and facilitate regular program status meetings (including agendas, presentations, minutes, action items and follow-up)
• Build strong partnerships to mobilize program/project team members and influence across a range of leaders, internal teams, and external suppliers.
• Follow and contribute to standards, best practices, processes, and documentation for the Portfolio Operations team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years equivalent experience in Product Management, Business Administration, Project/Program Management or a related field.
• 4+ years of technology Program / Project Management experience through design, development, testing, launch, and post-launch support with functional knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal demeanor and executive presence.
• Detail-orientated with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to peers and executives.
• Thorough note taking abilities with follow-ups and key next steps
• Problem-solving skills while working well under pressure and ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment.
• Proactive, strong sense of ownership with demonstrated teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and team members.
• Ability to drive results and hold teams all teams accountable.
• Experience with Microsoft & Program Management tools - Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MS Project, Smartsheet.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Entertainment, Media, and/or technology experience is highly preferred.
• Experience developing and maintaining large scale budgets
• Experience managing global projects teams with competing priorities, diverse business objectives, and time zones constraints
• Ability to collect information from multiple sources, document concepts using data + visualizations, and present complex topics to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certifications a plus

Eligibility Requirements

• Position is a hybrid role (onsite 3 days per week). The candidate must live within a commutable distance from one of the following designated NBCUniversal offices - Englewood Cliffs, NJ; Stamford, CT, 30Rock, NYC; Centennial, CO
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.The salary is $85,00 - $105,000. 

Additional Information

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and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity
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