Program Manager- SAP
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') 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.
Job Description
NBC Universal's Quality & Project Management (QPM) team provides PMO services across large initiatives within Technical Operations and Enterprise Engineering. The team is seeking a Program Manager that will be instrumental in managing key relationships while overseeing large-scale technology programs for the Corporate Core and Engineering portfolio. This person will be instrumental in developing processes for a critical subportfolio while also managing a high-profile program. The programs in this area are core to delivering key projects and initiatives to enable NBCU's business evolution in a fast-changing Media and Entertainment market.
- Create and manage program charters, schedules, resource plans, program budgets, and financial cost / benefit models
- Continually collaborate with executives and stakeholders, document requirements / scope and dependencies, and host program kick-offs
- Execute multiple programs across the Corporate Business Solutions team and ensure objectives + deliverables are accomplished according to plan
- Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively by optimizing scope, schedule, and resources accordingly
- Provide program-level status updates and reporting to sponsor and stakeholders, and facilitate regular program status meetings (including agendas, presentations, minutes, action items and follow-up)
- Build strong partnerships to mobilize program / project team members and influence across a range of leaders, internal teams, and external suppliers
- Participate in program intake, facilitate program prioritization discussions, and collect high-level requirements
- Follow and contribute to standards, best practices, processes, and documentation for the Program Management team
- Additional assignments as needed
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or 4 years equivalent experience in Product Management, Business Administration, Project / Program Management or a related fieldMinimum 6+ years Program / Project Management experience through design, development, testing, launch, and post-launch support with functional knowledge of any core modulesERP / SAP end-to-end system implementation Program / Project Management experienceExcellent interpersonal demeanorExcellent written and verbal communicationThorough note taking abilities with followups and key next stepsExcellent time management and organizational skillsProblem-solving skillsWorks well under pressureProactive and strong sense of ownershipDetail-orientated and self-starterDemonstrated teamwork capabilitiesAbility to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and team membersStrong business partnering and cross-functional leadership skillsAbility to drive results and hold teams accountableAbility and desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environmentExperience with Microsoft - Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, WordProficiency in MS Project or other Project Planning toolDesired Characteristics :
Experience managing financial projects / programsKnowledge of Financial concepts, e.g. Income Statement, Balance sheet, Cash Flow, Trial balance, Driver planning, etc)Experience managing global projects teams with competing priorities, diverse business objectives, and time zones constraintsAbility to collect information from multiple sources, document concepts using data + visualizations, and present complex topics to both technical and non-technical audiencesExperience within media and entertainment industryExperience with Microsoft 365Experience in IT, Agile Product & App Development environment highly preferredExperience with JIRA, Lucidchart, Smartsheet, Tableau or PowerBIProgram Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), and / or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certifications a plusAdditional Requirements :
Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.The candidate must live within a commutable distance from one of the following designated NBCUniversal offices NY, NYMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesThis 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.
Salary range : $110,000 - $140,000 (bonus eligible)