Technical Project Manager ( Temporary Role)

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

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.

Job Duties:

• 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

Basic 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

Desired Characteristics:

• 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

Additional Requirements:

• This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office for a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
• 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 

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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