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About the Role

Lead the execution and delivery of a large-scale project portfolio for NBCU News Group, supporting National News, Local Stations, and Telemundo Enterprises. Partner with leadership to translate strategic priorities into executable projects, ensuring consistent delivery, governance, and transparent reporting. Manage a team of contracted Project Managers, driving accountability and standardization across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Manage contracted Project Managers, Technical Project Managers, and Coordinators, including recruitment, training, mentoring, and performance management.
Establish and enforce clear expectations for deliverables, reporting accuracy, and execution quality.
Oversee the News Group Projects, including CAPX budgeting, intake, prioritization, business scoping, risk management, and reporting.
Maintain communication with internal and external partners to ensure project dependencies are met.
Monitor project progress, track timelines, issues, and risks, and communicate updates.
Analyze project status reports and identify/resolve roadblocks.
Manage escalations and provide solutions to sponsors and executives.
Lead communication and information dissemination between project teams.
Drive training matrix certifications and updates, and facilitate Project Management town halls and training sessions.
Adhere to News Group TechOps governance principles, including PI Planning and Program Reviews.
Develop and foster relationships with other NBCU portfolio leaders, scrum masters, program managers, and external partners.
Identify effective courses of action in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
Communicate effectively across multiple organizational levels.
Lead effectively under pressure and through significant change.
Perform additional duties as needed.

Requirements

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.
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.

Skills

Agile
Waterfall
Hybrid delivery methodologies
Jira
Microsoft Office Suite
PowerPoint
Project
Power BI
Smartsheet
PMP
CAPM
PgMP
CSM
Prosci Change Management

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Director
10+ years of experience

Education Level

B.S. or B.A. degree in Business, Computer Science/Engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience)

Salary/Compensations

USD 155000 - USD 185000 - yearly

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
Variety of other discounts and perks

About the Company

NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes world-class content across film, television, and streaming. They own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, and Peacock. NBCUniversal is committed to improving the communities where its employees, customers, and audiences live and work, championing an inclusive culture, and attracting a talented workforce.
NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Equal Opportunity

NBCUniversal provides 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.
Qualified individuals with a disability or disabled veteran may request reasonable accommodation during the application and/or recruitment process.