Senior Technical Project Manager, Video Platform Lead

NVE NBA Media Ventures • Secaucus, NJ

76d • $140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The NBA is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery and evolution of the NBA’s Next Gen media services platform, the core engine behind our global direct-to-consumer media streaming experience. This senior-level role is ideal for a seasoned project management leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at cross-functional coordination, and brings a deep understanding of agile delivery within complex technical ecosystems. As a Senior Technical Project Manager, you will serve as a strategic partner to engineering, product, and operations leadership—owning delivery of the media streaming roadmap across web, mobile, and connected TV platforms. The Senior Technical Project Manager will play a critical role in delivering quality and reliability of the live content and game playback flows. The Senior Technical Project Manager will drive project management and day-to-day coordination, growth of Agile best practices, as well as management of high-impact vendor relationships. The Senior Technical Project Manager oversees platform-level initiatives that directly shape how over +10 million fans engage with NBA content worldwide.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project/program management experience inclusive of scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience.
• Experience in Digital Media, Television/Broadcast, content streaming, SaaS, or enterprise technology environment preferred.
• Proven track record of leadership in agile environments with the ability to manage multiple squads and coordinate large-scale initiatives.
• Demonstrated success managing complex vendor relationships associated with third-party integrations.
• PMP, SAFe, or Agile certification (CSM, etc.) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in OTT video streaming ecosystem and components (video players, CDNs, DRM, analytics, content protection, etc.).
• Senior-level proficiency with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and PM reporting methodologies.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills at both technical and executive levels.
• Demonstrated track record as a strong collaborator who seeks to understand cross-functional viewpoints and business unit goals to influence decision making and project execution.
• Positive attitude, self-starter, and high emotional intelligence (EQ).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and effectively manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Able to work directly with high level executives within a large organization.
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve common goals and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead agile ceremonies and workflows at the team and program levels; continuously evolve agile practices to meet scale and velocity needs.
• Drive the execution of the NBA’s media streaming and roadmap across multiple agile development teams, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between engineering, product, and operations, ensuring coordination across content delivery, video performance, and monetization initiatives.
• Manage relationships with enterprise streaming and SDK vendors, including: CDNs, DRM providers, and analytics platforms; manage third-party integrations to support scalable and secure content delivery.
• Proactively identify delivery risks, capacity constraints, and technical bottlenecks; develop mitigation plans in partnership with cross-functional leadership.
• Track and report on program health using the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence) and other PM tools; deliver executive-level updates and strategic insights.
• Champion the needs of agile teams, remove blockers, and foster an environment of transparency, accountability, and continuous process improvement.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• paid_holidays
• flexible_scheduling
• professional_development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree