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NBCUniversal lists this VP, Data Project Management opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Vice President of Data Project Management is a cross-functional, highly-visible leadership role with the responsibility to lead the roadmap for all data programs across the Decision Sciences team, including a growing international footprint. You will be responsible for defining, managing, and mitigating risks for any dependency between data initiatives across Data Engineering, Product Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Content Analytics, Data Product Management, and Data Science. This is a highly collaborative position, responsible for resource management, PMO, and organizational change management.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead and manage a team of data project managers and analysts, providing guidance and support in project planning, execution, and delivery.
Collaborate closely and build relationships across cross-functional business and technical teams to set expectations and successfully guide project execution.
Develop and implement project management strategies to ensure the successful execution of data-related initiatives, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
Oversee the implementation of project management methodologies and best practices to optimize project efficiency and ensure high-quality deliverables across the DTC & Media Group business, both domestically and internationally.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans to address any issues that may impact project timelines or outcomes.
Identify synergies/efficiencies across verticals, projects, and products, leveraging a shared approach when applicable and reducing redundancy.
Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Determine measures for success and the best way to capture, roll up, and communicate product, project, program, and portfolio statuses for executive reviews.
Support leadership in overall program and product management as well as other top priority initiatives.
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of experience in a project management, portfolio management, business operations, or analytics strategy role within a global technology or technology-adjacent organization
Minimum 7 years of experience in a leadership role overseeing project management in a complex organizational environment.
Minimum 7 years of experience with agile/project management tools like Jira, Smartsheet, ServiceNow, Microsoft Project or similar tools
Experience managing a team of direct reports, and the ability to inspire and motivate a team towards successful project outcomes.
Desired Characteristics
Experience within a technology organization in the media or entertainment industry
Knowledge of or interest in IT, data & analytics
Experience working with and navigating a matrixed organization composed of technology horizontals and business-focused verticals
Experience focused in managing complex product roadmaps and development initiatives
Ability to thrive in ambiguity and manage multiple tracks of work
Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive results
Ability to build a compelling story, with experience communicating concepts and ideas to technologists and users alike
Ability to set-up and manage a SharePoint site
Strategically agile and displays emotional intelligence
Adaptable, able to learn quickly, is metrics/data-driven, and a self-starter
Additional Requirements
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
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 range: $250,000-$300,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).
Additional Information
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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