Associate Technical Project Manager

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

2d • $90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The TVEverywhere team is looking for an exceptional Associate Technical Project Manager to join our high-performing team of program and project managers delivering world-class products for NBC Entertainment and Sports. The Associate Technical Project Manager’s primary responsibilities are leading a technical team to successful and seamless launches and continually improving processes to further the efficiency of backend and client teams. This role reports to the Sr Project Manager. Together, we will shape our culture, solve technical problems, and create extraordinary streaming experiences that captivate audiences worldwide.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years Project Management experience in technology and software development working directly with engineering and product teams
• Proven experience with successful delivery and management of technical projects, particularly with streaming, OTT, and CMS
• 1+ years working experience in the Atlassian suite
• Advanced proficiency with a variety of Project Scheduling tools (e.g. Smartsheet, etc.)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT or Universal City, CA
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Nice To Haves

• Scrum Master certification preferred
• Project Manager certification preferred, Product Owner certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Adept in a fast-paced environment and takes accountability to manage deliveries with a keen attention to detail
• Approaches work from a place of curiosity and with a user-first perspective
• Acts as a self-starter with the ability to work independently, taking initiative to move tasks forward and proactively seek solutions
• Demonstrates flexibility when faced with ambiguity; seeks guidance when making decisions and adapts as priorities shift
• Assists in creating and maintaining project plans, ensuring updates are accurate and accessible, and communicates status clearly to team members
• Helps set and reinforce expectations around process and outcomes; escalates issues appropriately to senior team members when challenges arise
• Monitors project activities to identify potential gaps or risks and collaborates with team members to address them
• Supports issue resolution by gathering information and contributing to root cause analysis
• Participates in the development process and coordinates with engineering and QA teams as needed
• Contributes to process improvements and documentation updates
• Builds positive relationships with peer teams to influence project priority and delivery
• Maintains well-organized project documentation, including meeting notes, playbooks and how-tos

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level