Company Description

At NBCUniversal, 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 Technical Project Manager will have full responsibility for the day-to-day management of various programs in NBCUniversal's engineering portfolio, as well as initiatives and projects within the portfolio. This will include all aspects related to managing project lifecycles, roadmaps, and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Project Management
  • Develop and maintain project roadmaps along with business or Product team members that align with goals and needs
  • Define and have a clear, high-level understanding of the project/program goals and be able to track the status of each including progress, milestones achieved, risks, and issues in various methods
  • Help the team anticipate and prevent issues with adequate risk management
  • Develop overall estimates of the resource requirements and anticipated schedules, following financial budgets closely
  • Define the goals of the program and key KPIs/OKRs to measure and monitor them appropriately
  • Produce key project management deliverables such as project plans, resource plans, risk mitigation plans, change management plans, etc.
  • Have knowledge and experience in implementing various methodologies based on project/team needs
  • Collaborate with Scrum Teams, as needed, for project delivery and managing of roadmaps
  • Coordinate activities related to the project lifecycle with teams both within and outside of Corporate Technology
  • Have a proactive approach to continuous learning around various project management methodologies and frameworks
• Stakeholder and Team Management
  • Engage with project teams and the business to understand project and resource needs
  • Lead and facilitate various project meetings, from kickoff to closure, anticipating the business needs
  • Proactively provide comprehensive visibility into project status from an initiative and program level
  • Ensure monitoring of progress against all projects is timely and accurate and enables stakeholders to have visibility and sufficient information to make required decisions
  • Contribute towards a highly functioning team by effectively managing projects and leveraging the expertise of the team resources
  • Participate in various team meetings and reviews as necessary to set expectations and provide issue and resolution management
• Collaboration
  • Provides direction to the team and key stakeholders for the entire project lifecycle
  • Solicits clear feedback from stakeholders, where needed
  • Seeks consensus between stakeholders and technical teams in delivering goals
  • Takes initiative to learn new skills and actively participates in team discussions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Agile Project Management certifications – CSM, PSM, etc.
• 5 years of project management experience – waterfall and agile
• Have a solid understanding of delivery methodology and leading teams in the implementation of the solution
• Knowledge and experience of full SDLC using various project management methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Strong stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills
• Ability to translate strategic roadmaps into an actionable project plan
• Skilled problem solver with the desire and proven ability to create innovative solutions
• Flexible and adaptable attitude, disciplined to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust to varied environments and work styles while building strong relationships
• Growth mindset for continuous learning and improvement
• Proficient in authoring, editing, and presenting technical documents

Desired Characteristics:

• Scaled Agile (SAFe) Certification and/or other Agile Certification

Additional Requirements:

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

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: $120,000 - $160,000 (bonus eligible)

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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