Program Manager

Our client is seeking a Program Manager to join their team!
Core Responsibilities

Lead a program of technology initiatives and projects with significant complexity throughout their lifecycle
Oversee portfolios that include large-scale complex projects that span across internal and external technology departments and, at times, with vendors
Manage tasks and resources through waterfall, scrum, or Kanban methodologies
Prioritize and elevate critical operational tasks, execute project work plans, and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Coordinate, manage, and communicate updates and requests from external teams outside of Studio Technology and work with stakeholders/vendors to execute
Manage day-to-day activities for team members, ensuring blockers are removed, and team throughput is maximized
Lead and/or partner with other project managers to lead sprint ceremonies, including planning, daily standups, reviews, retrospectives, and reporting
Organize and maintain project documentation and artifacts
Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

Bachelor's degree in science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
5+ years of experience in technical project management, utilizing waterfall and agile methodology
3+ years of experience managing a diverse portfolio of projects reflecting a wide range of technologies, complexities, and duration
AI experience required
Creative agency or in house creative studio/entertainment experience required
Experience in helping manage cross-functional technical teams, including architects, infrastructure and data center engineers, software developers, system reliability engineers, storage engineers and/or audio and visual engineers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple tasks, organizing and prioritizing work effectively, in a constantly evolving and rapidly changing environment
Experience in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet) and process mapping tools (e.g., LucidChart)
Demonstrated ability to status programs and projects to executives using LucidChart, Miro, and PowerPoint
Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

Experience working in media, entertainment, or production environments
Experience with Product teams; delivering and project managing in an agile methodology for product development and deployment
Certifications such as PMP or Scrum Master (CSM)
Key Competencies & Behaviors

Proactively drives execution and removes obstacles
Communicates and aligns across diverse stakeholders
Adapts and reprioritizes in a fast-changing environment
Location

Burbank, CA
Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $56.00 and $80.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
401K offered

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