Technical Project Manager

NBCUniversal•Miami, FL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for supporting large scale projects and overseeing end-to-end projects, technical workflows and change management in the areas of Operations & Technology. This is a project/limited term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Film/TV production, or related field preferred and a minimum 5 year technical and operational experience in large scale media environment (Broadcast, TV, News and information, Live Entertainment, Post-Production); or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Operational background with experience in some of the following fields: post-production, production operations, live entertainment programming, studios, digital technologies, post-production, and virtual productions
Demonstrated success managing complex engineering projects and change management efforts in a bilingual (English and Spanish) and multicultural environment, with the ability to define, communicate and implement the strategic direction of the business
Experience leading cross-disciplinary, cross-functional projects to drive business process change affecting multiple business units such us Scripted, News, Entertainment, Sports or Special Events
Proven success leading teams, bridging communication gaps between technical and non-technical groups
Experience with project management tools, such as Smartsheets, MS Project, Visio, Lucid Chart, SharePoint, and Jira
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, along with expertise in macros and VBScript for automation and workflow optimization
Fluency in English (both written & verbal) and basic understanding of Spanish
Must be willing to work in Miami, Florida
Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must be “on call” 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification strongly preferred
LEAN/CAP training and experience preferred
Six Sigma Green and/or Black Belt Certification preferred
Exceptional communication, time management, analytical and organizational skills
Proven ability to effectively summarize status and communicate with Senior Leadership
Self-starter who exhibits ownership on assigned tasks and who will push for solutions that solve immediate problems while building towards long-term goals
Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment
Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization
Ability to build rapport with clients and manage expectations
Ability to effectively be flexible in approach, and respond well to pressure
Ability to lead and direct others, promote positive work environment and problem solves
Process oriented, good at identifying and implementing best practices
Change agent; creative and adaptable when facing challenges
Proven record of dependability and reliability
Ability and desire to continually learn about new technologies, project management methodologies, and adapt to ever-changing business and industry needs

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing projects from conceptual stage to launch/execution that includes setting & establishing timelines, milestones, deliverables, budget, and reporting updates to the project team and management
Responsible for overall project tracking, creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, planning and reporting, and acting as a liaison between project teams to ensure proper coordination
Collaborates with leadership to ensure all operational, production, and technical requirements are defined, documented, and protected throughout transitions
Responsible for defining, streamlining, and implementing new workflows and processes across all departments of Operations & Technology
Develops technical schematics and presentations to aid in the communication of complex projects and designs
Establishes new quality standards and processes, implements tools to improve quality, and constantly measures and monitors the services delivered to internal and external clients
Approaches Project Management in a pragmatic way and analyzes workload generated versus positive impact on the project and the organization overall
Provides technical expertise and identifies solutions to help resolve issues
Works closely with operational partners and manages client-facing communications regarding change management
Assists with the implementation of project management governance program by implementing best practices and defining standards as appropriate
Provides technical and operational expertise to support Telemundo organizations and productions
Works under the direct supervision of Director, SPM and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by Manager or Supervisor as needed