Program Manager
NBC Universal
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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:
Versant’s Strategic Technology Delivery team provides Program Management services across large initiatives within Operations & Technology organization. The team is seeking a Program Manager that will be instrumental in managing key relationships while overseeing large-scale technology across Operations & Technology. This person will be key in developing Program Management processes while also managing high-profile programs. The programs are core to delivering initiatives to enable Versant'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 Program Management team
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s degree or 4 years equivalent experience in Project/Program Management, Product Management, Business Administration or a related field.
+ Minimum 4 years of technology end-to-end Program / Project Management experience through design, development, testing, launch, and post-launch support.
+ 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.
+ Strong business partnering and cross-functional leadership skills.
+ Ability to drive results and hold teams all teams accountable.
+ Experience with Microsoft & Program Management tools - Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MS Project, Smartsheet.
Desired Qualifications
+ 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
+ Experience with Microsoft 365
+ Experience with JIRA, PPT, Smartsheet
+ Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certifications a plus
Additional Requirements
+ Hybrid: This position has been designated as a hybrid role (onsite 3 days per week). The candidate must live within a commutable distance from the following designated Versant office - Englewood Cliffs, NJ
+ 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 (https://www.nbcunicareers.com/benefits) of the Careers website. Salary range: $120,000 - $125,000 (bonus eligible)
+ Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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.
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