Director, Project Management

Job Description

The Director, Project Management will be responsible for leading the execution and delivery of a large-scale project portfolio across NBCU News Group, supporting National News, Local Stations, and Telemundo Enterprises. This role will partner closely with the Sr. Director, Program Management to translate strategic priorities into executable projects and workstreams, ensuring consistent delivery, governance, and transparent reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Business, Computer Science/Engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 10+ years of experience directing and managing Technical Project Teams using both Waterfall and Agile management methodologies
• Proven experience managing large, complex project portfolios (100+ initiatives) including live broadcast technical builds, construction projects and operational upgrades.
• Experience in hiring, managing, onboarding, training and driving accountability across contracted PMs.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource capitalization
• Strong expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
• Demonstrated experience with executive-level reporting and presentations
• Experience managing annual PM resourcing budgets and assignments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the media and entertainment industry and related technical workflows.
• Experience working within a PMO or PPM organization supporting cross-functional portfolios
• Experience implementing Agile frameworks and governance best practices.
• Proficiency in program management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Project, Power BI, and Smartsheet.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining accurate key performance measures aligned with project management best practices
• Experience in implementing governance best practices (PI Planning, Program Reviews, Go/NoGos)
• Experience as a collaborative team player who can encourage and promote unified team culture across groups to meet common goals.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills to influence outcomes and resolve issues.
• Certifications in one or more Program, Project and Change management areas such as PMP, CAPM, PgMP, CSM or Prosci Change Management

Additional Information

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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: $155,000 - $185,000 (bonus & LTI eligible)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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