Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Overview

The Product and Delivery team are responsible for successfully implementing new business opportunities or changes to existing services across International Media Operations and our international business units. With responsibility across the Media Operations lifecycle from scheduling & playout to media ordering & fulfilment, the team are experts at delivering new services across the end-to-end workflow. Additionally, the team support and deploy IT Business Systems and solutions used by several international business units. The breadth of Product & Deliveries’ responsibility includes:

Business Development Support & GovernanceBusiness Analysis & Requirements CaptureProject Management, Delivery Methodology, Reporting & AccountabilityProduct Management, Product Roadmap & Solution DesignService Transition, Integration & Change ManagementWorkflow Optimisation, Business Process Engineering & Productivity Improvement

Specifically, we require a Project Manager to join the team who can deliver technical integration projects within the Media Operations environment. The role will be based in London and may involve some international travel.

Key Responsibilities

Work as a member of the Product & Delivery teamManage multiple concurrent projects through the end-to-end lifecycle from Inception to Completion, using standard project management methodologies. Ensuring that the projects deliver to the agreed timescales, budget and quality expectationsWork with product and engineering teams to drive solution design and prioritise configuration & development ticketsWork with business users to understand their business requirements so that you can ensure the resulting technical solutions deliver on business objectivesMaintain project documentation including but not limited to; project plan, risk register, communications plans and status reportingProvide regular communication to project stakeholders including; business leadership teams, user groups & operational support teamsAmbassador for International Media Operations when liaising with the business units supported by IMO and vendors that supply services to NBCU

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

Education and Qualifications

Professional project management qualification (e.g.Prince2, APMP)

Skills & Behaviours

Ability to deal with high pressure situations with senior stakeholdersExcellent time management skills with ability to communicate across multiple time zones and territoriesEvidence of leadership capability and credibility and influencing skills across large virtual teamsStrong understanding of the challenges of working in an international environment and sensitivities to regional differences in working & communication stylesAbility to build relationships with internal teams as well as with stakeholders that may be more seniorFocused on delivering excellence through detailed planning and paying attention to detail at every stageIndependent thinker, confident to build and execute a strategy and direction for the projectHas ability to make courageous decisions in pressured situations ensuring that all factors are assessed in the processAbility to work with subject matter experts, balancing their project deliverables with a recognition that they have day to day responsibilities that may conflict with project deliverablesAbility to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising where necessaryAbility to work in a matrix organisation where resources are shared and may have conflicting priorities, including being based in other time zonesExcellent communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills

Specific Previous Experience

At least 3 years’ experience of delivering projects in the media and broadcast industryStrong blend of technical experience and knowledge – both media and broadcasting technologies as well as information technologies, such as Agile software developmentExtensive experience of project and programme management in media organisations, with a proven track record of delivering major projects and business change programmes with >$100k budgetsStrong understanding and experience with change management practices to aid smooth delivery of projectsProactive with an excellent interpersonal, written & verbal communication style as well as planning and time management skillsDesktop skills – MS Office, MS Visio, MS Project (or similar applications)

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the company.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].