Project Manager - Data & Analytics IT, - Office of the CIO
About The Position
Lionsgate is seeking a proactive, results-driven Data & Analytics IT Project Manager to lead technology initiatives that support studio operations. The role works cross-functionally with internal departments, external vendors, service providers, and content partners to deliver IT solutions aligned with evolving business needs. The Project Manager oversees projects from initiation through deployment and hypercare, ensuring timely, on-budget, high-quality delivery. The role connects technology and business operations, brings structure to complex workflows, and promotes a collaborative, solutions-oriented culture. Areas of focus include data and analytics platforms, enterprise applications, sales, marketing, distribution, and rights management solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of IT project management experience.
- Solid understanding of enterprise applications, SaaS solutions, and data and analytics platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks.
- Proven success managing cross-functional projects in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments and a strong track record of delivery.
- Proficiency with project and lifecycle management tools such as Atlassian JIRA, Asana, Monday.com, MS Project, or Smartsheet.
- Experience leading projects with internal and external technology teams and managed services providers.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
Nice To Haves
- IT project management experience in media, entertainment, or high-tech industries.
- Experience with software implementation or system integration in a studio or media production environment; consulting experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of sales planning processes, rights management systems, and content distribution workflows.
- Familiarity with Salesforce, Rightsline, or similar rights and licensing solutions.
- MBA or advanced business or technical degree.
- Significant media and entertainment industry experience, particularly in Film & Television Studio IT operations.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and cloud data warehousing such as Snowflake.
- Cloud platform certifications such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage IT initiatives across data and analytics platforms, enterprise applications, sales, marketing, distribution, and rights management solutions.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and service providers; prioritize blockers and dependencies and remove impediments to project progress.
- Work with internal stakeholders to define project goals, success criteria, scope, and schedule.
- Manage demand intake, conduct project portfolio status meetings, and prepare reports on project performance and risks as part of PMO administration.
- Apply structured delivery methodologies, incorporating emerging technologies such as GenAI where applicable.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, including plans, timelines, resource assignments, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
- Conduct status meetings, manage stakeholder communications, and provide transparency through milestone tracking and reporting.
- Support user acceptance testing, training, and technology deployments with IT Support and business units.
- Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and contribute to vendor selection and contract negotiations.
- Identify opportunities to optimize workflows, improve process and systems efficiency, and enhance user experiences.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and an Impact Day.
- 401(k) company matching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
