Technical Project Manager, SAP - NBCUniversal

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The Corporate Technology team is seeking a Technical Project Manager to play a pivotal role in managing key projects that drive Enterprise Technology and support NBCU's business evolution. This role involves coordinating and leading high-priority projects, providing cross-functional team leadership, and ensuring the successful delivery of technical solutions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities will also include leading the department’s FinOps and cloud cost savings initiatives.  

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Create and manage project plans, schedules, resource plans, program budgets, and financial cost/benefit models 
• Collaborate with executives and stakeholders, document requirements/scope, and host program kick-offs 
• Provide regular status updates and reporting to key stakeholders and executives 
• Capture new requirements, create user stories, acceptance criteria, ensure backlog is kept up to date, prioritized and optimized regularly 
• Execute multiple projects, manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively. 
• Use effective communications and management skills to tie overall projects to larger program and enterprise initiatives 
• Build strong partnerships to mobilize project team members and influence leaders, teams, and suppliers 
• Participate in overall program or project planning and ensure cross team dependencies are well understood and managed 
• Follow and contribute to standards, best practices, processes, and documentation 
• Communicate effectively with technical teams, business teams, and leadership 
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability 

FinOps And Cloud Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary FinOps point of contact for Corporate Technology team, providing technical and cloud financial expertise to drive FinOps awareness and adoption 
• Manage cloud-related expenses, aligning with best practices and enterprise-wide optimization initiatives 
• Potentially grow this area to include hiring and managing FinOps specialists 

Budget Responsibilities:

• Manage project budgets, POs, invoices, and CapEx tracking 
• Provide metrics to understand resource allocation and alignment to strategic priorities 
• Forecast and advise leadership on pacing, trends, and optimize capital expenditure 

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years equivalent experience in Project/Program Management or a related field, demonstrating strong technical, quantitative, and analytical skills 
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills 
• Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to work under pressure, proactively, and with a strong sense of ownership 
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Atlassian suite (Jira, etc.), Smartsheet, Lucidchart, and other project planning tools 

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience managing Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) projects/programs 
• Knowledge of FP&A concepts and global project team management 
• Ability to present complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences 
• Experience with ERP/SAP end-to-end system implementation a plus 
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, IT, Agile Product & App Development environments and frameworks 
• Certifications such as PgMP, PMP, or CSM are a plus 

Additional Requirements:

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

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: $130,000 - $150,000 (bonus eligible)

Application window is anticipated to close on:4/28/2024.

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