Director, Project Management

NBC UNIVERSAL

New York, United States
Base: $155,000 - $185,000; bonus/equity: bonus & l...
On-site
10+ years directing technical project teams
Manage contracted project managers and coordinators
Expertise in agile and waterfall methodologies
The Director will lead the execution of a large-scale project portfolio across NBCU News Group, supporting National News, Local Stations, and Telemundo Enterprises

Job Summary

  • The Director will lead the execution of a large-scale project portfolio across NBCU News Group, supporting National News, Local Stations, and Telemundo Enterprises.
  • This role requires managing a team of contracted Project Managers while ensuring consistent delivery, governance, and transparent reporting to leadership.
  • The position offers a hybrid schedule requiring four days in the office per week, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Matching Summary

The Director will lead the execution of a large-scale project portfolio across NBCU News Group, supporting National News, Local Stations, and Telemundo Enterprises.

Salary

Base: $155,000 - $185,000; Bonus/Equity: Bonus & LTI eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years directing technical project teams
  • Manage contracted Project Managers and Coordinators
  • Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • Experience with JIRA ticket tracking and reporting
  • Budgeting and financial discipline for projects
  • Executive-level stakeholder communication

Nice-to-have

  • Media and entertainment industry experience
  • PMO or PPM organization background
  • PI Planning and Program Review facilitation
  • Strong collaborative team culture builder
  • Power BI and Smartsheet proficiency
  • Change management certification preferred

Key Requirements

  • B.S. or B.A. degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in Technical Project Management
  • Proven track record managing 100+ complex initiatives
  • PMP, CAPM, PgMP, CSM, or Prosci certifications preferred

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