PMC: Senior Project Manager

Penske Media•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) technology team is seeking a Senior Project Manager at our Los Angeles offices. The Senior Project Manager will be expected to work across multiple projects at once, supporting delivery and process improvement across multiple teams in various locations. You’re a highly motivated self-starter who is organized, follows process well and is comfortable stepping into a delivery role. You can wear many hats and love using AI to make your job easier. You are analytical, detail- and results-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic. Your communication skills are exceptional, and you are comfortable delivering in high pressure environments. As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture. You will have the chance to work on some of the largest, trusted brands in entertainment and fashion news, including Variety, Billboard, Deadline, WWD, and Robb Report. We deliver using a combination of Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and more traditional Project Management techniques such as Gantt charts, formal risk assessment and stakeholder analysis, depending on the size and complexity of the project.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years’ experience managing development projects / teams in the media, entertainment, or publishing industries.
Excellent understanding of Agile software development cycles with a minimum of 5 years’ experience running Agile Scrum teams.
Experience using AI in project management or Scrum Master role
Experience implementing and continuously improving Agile methodologies
Scrum certification (one of CSM, CSP, CPO, CSC)
Experience working in a multi-product, multi-client business environment with competing priorities and stakeholder needs.
Experience managing projects with teams and stakeholders in different geographic locations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with multiple teams / stakeholders in multiple locations across multiple projects simultaneously, including communicating with VP, C-level executives
Experience with project management systems and software including planning software such as JIRA / Confluence / Monday; and diagramming and presentation software such as Visio / PowerPoint / Balsamiq.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience working with WordPress or other CMSs

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver multiple concurrent cross-platform projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet stakeholder expectations.
Work with Agile and Hybrid-Agile project management processes, train and advise the team on good project management practice and the application of Agile processes for improved team performance
Use AI in your daily role and evangelize use of AI across all PMC departments. Research and recommend AI tools to empower project management and other process workflows.
Continually analyze and improve team performance
Work with team members and execs from PMC’s various brands to ensure their expectations are continuously set throughout the project lifecycle, they are kept up to date on progress, risks and issues and that they make relevant decisions in a timely manner. Use various communication mediums such as formal presentations, written reports and informal email updates.
Collaborate with teams around the world including Los Angeles, New York and India
Manage 3rd parties and suppliers to ensure delivery
Use strong technical understanding to work directly with developers and technical staff, communicating requirements and solving problems

Benefits

PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter)
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match
company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials.
Flexible Vacation Policy

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