Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') 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.

Job Description

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VERSANT is looking for a Manager, HR Operations Project Services to join their team! The Manager, HR Operations Project Services will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing a portfolio of HR Operations projects. This position requires strong communication, influencing and project management and change management skills. Also important is the ability to establish and maintain key relationships within business and technology groups, as well as interact with diverse stakeholders and partners.

What you’ll do:

Actively leads an assigned portfolio of projects from start to finish including, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure from an HR Operations perspectiveDefines and maintains project charters, objectives, schedules and scopeCreates project plans, including project deliverables, activities, dependencies and timelinesEstablishes plans for resourcing and funding projectsCreates and maintains deployment plans, change management plans, and support plansActs as a liaison between Technology and Business HRFacilitates communication between various stakeholders and collaborates with internal cross-functional teams to advise and ensure alignmentKeeps all stakeholders updated on project status and progress against agreed upon targetsDirects day-to-day activities of projects and staff in matrixed organizationEnsures milestones are successfully met through oversight of project and coordination of resourcesOversees testing strategy and testing cycles of new systems with the project teamManages changes to project scope and develops contingency plansAssesses, manages, resolves and escalates (if necessary) risks and issuesManages change management and communication plansEvaluates established success criteria to determine project successManages individual workload and delivers against agreed upon project milestonesAll other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What you’ll need:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Technology or equivalent work experience3+ years of experience managing projects5+ years of experience with managing HR Initiatives and projects for of HR System

Desired Characteristics:

Certifications in HR and/or Project Management preferredPROSCI experience and/or Certification preferredAdvanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office Products and Project Management softwareSolid project management skills while managing multiple, concurrent projectsExcellent interpersonal skills and team skills, ability to communicate well with individuals, and in group settings, ability to communicate with diverse population and people from various backgrounds in a consultative mannerExceptional written and verbal communication, ability to make presentations to various groups Experience preparing project dashboards and status reports for stakeholders and senior leadersProven business analysis, requirements gathering and process engineering skillsSolid analytical, critical evaluation and problem-solving skillsExcellent conflict management skillsExceptional decision-making skills and ability to use professional judgmentHigh attention to detail and ability to meet deadlinesDemonstrates flexibility and adaptability in performing work dutiesHighly organized and ability to balance multiple assignments of competing priorities while managing to meet forecasted target datesStrategic thinker who can connect the dots and ask the right questions

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be willing to work overtime when requiredMust be willing to travel for work related business if necessary

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the, Englewood Cliffs, NJ office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $110,000 - $130,000 (bonus eligible).

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.