Senior Project Manager

Our esteemed client • Glendale, CA

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About The Position

Our esteemed client is a global entertainment leader, creating iconic films, series, and characters. We are seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional programs that bring together technology delivery and AI-enabled workflows. The Project Manager will oversee a portfolio of initiatives across production support and software development teams, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, financial outcomes, and AI-enabled operating models. The Project Manager will serve as a liaison across engineering, product, and business stakeholders, translating strategy into execution while continuously optimizing for efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in program management or technical project management.
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional programs across multiple teams and systems.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience operating in hybrid delivery environments.
• Experience working with technical teams including software engineering, data, infrastructure, and UX.
• Experience developing and managing agents and agentic workflows to support project management activities, including task creation, status updates, insight collection, and day-to-day execution.
• Expertise using project management tools to execute programs and manage resources, such as Jira and Smartsheet.
• Certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master (CSM), or SAFe.
• Experience in media, entertainment, or production environments.
• Experience working with AI products, data platforms, or advanced analytics initiatives.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance program delivery, reporting, and decision-making.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborative and inclusive team player with a proactive, hands-on working style.
• Action-oriented mindset with high standards for quality and performance.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and support cross-functional team needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including technical leads, executives, and external vendors.
• Ability to resolve and escalate issues in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programs end-to-end across the full lifecycle, including intake, strategy alignment, planning, execution, and value realization.
• Partner with product, engineering, and business leaders to translate strategic objectives into scalable program roadmaps and prioritized initiatives.
• Manage interdependencies across multiple teams and initiatives, ensuring alignment, risk mitigation, and cohesive execution across the portfolio.
• Design and maintain real-time program dashboards using modern analytics and AI-assisted tools to provide operational intelligence to leadership.
• Lead Agile program execution across Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid models, adapting delivery approaches to maximize team effectiveness.
• Facilitate key program ceremonies and leadership reviews, ensuring clarity, accountability, and alignment.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions across teams.
• Support quarterly planning, OKRs, and portfolio prioritization, ensuring alignment with business goals and resource capacity.

What This Job Offers

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