Director, PMO & Technical Program Management Broadcast Media Technology

Director, PMO & Technical Program Management

Broadcast Media Technology

Our client, a leading broadcast media organization, is seeking a Director-level PMO & Technical Program Management leader to support the SVP of Broadcast Media Technology. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for building and scaling a PMO function from the ground up within a large enterprise media environment. Unlike traditional program management roles, this individual will not be stepping into an existing PMO structure. Instead, they will be responsible for establishing governance, hiring and leading a team of project managers, and defining how program execution operates across a portfolio of enterprise technology initiatives. This role functions as a strategic partner to executive leadership, overseeing delivery of complex technical programs spanning broadcast infrastructure, enterprise systems, engineering operations, and large-scale technology transformation initiatives. While experience in Media & Entertainment / Broadcast is highly valued, strong PMO leadership and technical program management capability is the primary requirement.
Key Responsibilities

Lead and build a PMO function from the ground up, including structure, governance, and operating model
Serve as a strategic partner / Chief of Stafflevel advisor to the SVP of Broadcast Media Technology
Hire, manage, and develop a team of 56 Project Managers across technical workstreams
Oversee a portfolio of enterprise technology and broadcast infrastructure initiatives
Define and enforce PMO standards, delivery frameworks, and execution best practices
Manage full program lifecycle including scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and resource planning
Oversee execution of technical infrastructure projects, enterprise systems, and transformation initiatives
Drive budgeting, forecasting, financial tracking, and executive-level reporting
Manage risks, dependencies, issues, and mitigation strategies across multiple programs
Lead executive steering meetings, status reporting, and cross-functional alignment sessions
Partner with engineering, infrastructure, operations, and vendor teams to ensure delivery success
Oversee vendor coordination, procurement support, and external partner management
Ensure strong alignment between technical teams and executive leadership
Translate complex technical initiatives into clear executive narratives and roadmaps
Drive process improvement, operational maturity, and delivery consistency across the PMO
Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in technical program management, PMO leadership, or enterprise program delivery
Proven experience building or scaling a PMO, not just operating within one
Strong experience managing enterprise-level technical programs and portfolios
Background in technical infrastructure, systems, or large-scale enterprise technology initiatives
Experience leading and managing project managers or program management teams
Strong expertise in project planning, governance, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, infrastructure, vendors, and executive leadership
Strong understanding of PMO frameworks and delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
Experience with tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, MS Project, or similar platforms
Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills
Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-visibility enterprise environments
Must be local to New York City and available onsite 35 days/week
Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Media & Entertainment, Broadcast, Streaming, or News organizations
Exposure to broadcast systems, media infrastructure, or production technology environments
Experience with enterprise transformations or large-scale infrastructure buildouts
Background in data centers, critical systems, or engineering-heavy environments
Experience working with vendors, architects, MEP firms, or infrastructure partners
PMP, Scrum, or Agile certifications
Engineering or technical degree (preferred but not required)
Additional Information

Highly visible role reporting directly to the SVP of Broadcast Media Technology
Works closely with the EVP
Strong likelihood of contract-to-permanent conversion (intent is FTE conversion)
Opportunity to define and build a PMO function from scratch
Ideal candidate is both a hands-on operator and strategic leader
Must thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure, enterprise media environments
Top Must-Haves (Client Priority)

PMO leadership experience (built or scaled a PMO)
Managed teams of project/program managers
Led enterprise technical programs or infrastructure portfolios
Strong executive communication + stakeholder management
Experience with governance, budgeting, and delivery oversight
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