Sr. Technical Project Manager

Company Description
NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
Our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) portfolio is a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands, supported by media industry leaders, Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky. When you join our team, you'll work across our dynamic portfolio including Peacock, NOW, Fandango, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and TV Everywhere, powering streaming across more than 70 countries globally. And the evolution doesn't stop there. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We're always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we're backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive.
The TVEverywhere team is looking for an exceptional Sr. Technical Project Manager to join our high-performing team of program and project managers delivering world-class products for NBC Entertainment and Sports. The Sr. Technical Project Manager's primary responsibilities are leading a technical team to successful and seamless launches and continually improving processes to further the efficiency of backend and client teams. This role reports to the Director, PMO. Together, we will shape our culture, solve technical problems, and create extraordinary streaming experiences that captivate audiences worldwide.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Adept in a fast-paced environment and takes accountability to manage multiple-concurrent deliveries with a keen attention to detail
• Approaches work from a place of curiosity and with a user-first perspective
• Thrives in situations of grey, is comfortable making decisions with unknowns and knows when to pivot if needed
• Brings uniformity and rigor to large cross-functional projects through accessible and accurate project plans and with regular and clear communication to ensure projects are completed on schedule
• Proactively sets expectations regarding process and outcomes; navigating changes that arise, and being comfortable with escalating technical and non-technical issues appropriately
• Sees the bigger picture and critical path thus leading to identifying gaps and anticipating risks; takes action to connect technical and non-technical parties and facilitates solutions
• Assesses issues by identifying likely root causes and consequences
• Facilitates and oversees the development process using software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies (e.g., Agile/Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall) of a team of 10+ engineers and QA testers
• Continually strives to evolve processes and documentation
• Effectively builds relationships with peer teams to influence project priority and delivery
• Creates and maintains well-organized project documentation, including meeting notes, playbooks and how-tos

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Project Management experience in technology and software development working directly with engineering and product teams
• Proven experience with successful delivery and management of technical projects, particularly with streaming, OTT, and CMS
• 4+ years working experience in the Atlassian suite
• 3+ years working experience in Agile methodology
• Advanced proficiency with a variety of Project Scheduling tools (e.g. Smartsheet, etc.)
• Scrum Master certification preferred
• Project Manager certification preferred, Product Owner certification is a plus
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT or Universal City, CA
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Additional Information
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This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $135,000 - $165,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).