Innovations technological

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 2 (two) years of management experience in which one or more of the following has occurred: - Sharepoint or Support Central implementation o Successful development and implementation of applications in web-based architecture environments using new and emerging technologies; o Demonstrated competency in managing resources to meet project goals; o Development of efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems; o Successfully implemented new work processes or process improvements; o Gained experience working with customers in media and entertainment to develop solutions to business problems; o Experience in full systems development, software development and project management life cycles with both custom development and package based application deployment. o Experience in process engineering /re-engineering and deployment, and project management life cycles related to implementing new re-engineered processes. o Knowledge of company’s business practices and/or industry desirable.

• Any previous experience in any of the following is highly desirable: * Digital Agency experience * Media industry experience * Agile/SCRUM experience * Experience at a digital company * "Consumer Facing" project experience * Product development experience * Open source product development experience

• Prefer B.S. or B.A. degree

• Prefer PMP and/or PMI Methodologies certified or 5 years of experience

• Minimum of 5 years Project Management experience in planning and implementation of overall infrastructure technologies

• Minimum 3 years leading large projects including involvement with outside vendors

 • Strong program and project management skills. Proven experience managing multiple, complex projects simultaneously to successful completion.

• Ability to quickly establish relationships with all levels of the organization

• Strong facilitation, communication, planning and problem solving skills

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Project and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and possess solid basic computer skills.

• Familiarity with or certification in the 120VC Project Manager toolkit

• Working knowledge of workflow based applications, like HP PPMC (Project and Portfolio Management Center)

• Experience managing project budgets in excess of $1M

• Has managed project teams over multiple geographic / international locations

• Extremely organized and articulate

• Strong analytical problem solving skills

 • Has completed some formal training in project management

• Diplomacy – In the most difficult situations, maintains positive attitude and relationships with tact and efficiency not appearing frustrated or upset • Team Player – Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team of professional and willingness to give assistance to co-workers to achieve departmental goals.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements, including the ability to multi-task and juggle many competing priorities and deadlines

Responsibilities:

The Technical Project Manager will oversee a portfolio of projects concurrently from conception through production release. This role will be responsible for planning, tracking, coordinating and communicating on projects involving cross-functional teams. In addition, this role will also work closely with the technology and governance teams to ensure releases and projects are being prioritized and managed properly within the IT Governance Framework. Essential Responsibilities Ensure that all assigned project requests are executed on-time, on-budget and built first time right.

• Knowledge and use of formal software development life-cycle methodologies, including: Waterfall or Agile.

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needs.

• Be excited about technology generally and especially excited to see technology drive NBCUniversal mission and impact

• Be able to rally and invest people to work towards ambitious goals and critical objectives

• Learn, comply, and effectively utilize established NBCUniversal project management methodology (120VC Project Management toolkit)

• Learn and adhere to internal project governance processes and tool sets

• Manage assigned projects according to the NBCUniversal standard methodology

• Participate in a weekly Project Review for assigned projects

• Prepares a Daily Status Report (DSR) summarizing their accomplishments for that day and their priorities for the next day

• Effectively lead project teams and customer executives (not a note taker)

• Develop/foster relationships with project team members and external partners to deeply understand project needs

• Partner with business and technology teams to gain and maintain consensus on project budgeting and resourcing

• INITIATE: Closely collaborates with the Project Owner(s) to gather project requirements and to determine duration of Planning

• INITIATE: Conducts facilitated sessions with the Project Owners(s) and executive stakeholders and then with Contributors and Functional Managers to define the project, assemble the matrixed project team/project resources and develop the Charter

• PLAN: Develops project work plans, roles matrix and communication plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements

• PLAN: Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities

• EXECUTE: Direct and manage project execution

• MONITOR/CONTROL: Develop solutions to project issues and effectively communicate solutions to the Program Manager, account manager and stakeholders

• MONITOR/CONTROL: Identifies and logs any issues and establishes a Risk Assessment for any issue causing the project’s health to decline

• MONITOR/CONTROL: Schedules and conducts meetings as needed, noting agreements, issues, and task assignments. Prepares and publishes minutes for all meetings within 24 hours.

• MONITOR/CONTROL: Provides weekly project status and financial reports to management / stakeholders

• MONITOR/CONTROL: Manages project budget via internal tool sets and Financial reports

• CLOSE: Schedules the Closure Document audit, final project review, turnover, project documentation audit, and final project audit meeting and then prepares the Closure Document