Program Manager

Program Manager (Broadcast Technology & Infrastructure) :

Optomi, in partnership with a global leader in sports media and entertainment technology, is seeking a Program Manager (Broadcast Technology & Infrastructure) to join their Live Operations & Engineering organization based in Bristol, CT.

This Program Manager will drive the planning, modernization, and large-scale buildouts of broadcast production environments , including Production Control Rooms (PCRs) , Master Control Rooms (MCRs) , and data center infrastructure across major media campuses.

You’ll collaborate with engineering, facilities, IT, and production teams to deliver complex, high-impact infrastructure projects that power live broadcast operations and support new streaming and digital initiatives across the enterprise.

What the Role Involves :

• Lead enterprise-scale broadcast technology projects , from design through deployment, across multiple production and media sites.
• Manage physical buildouts and modernizations of production environments (PCR, MCR, and data center facilities).
• Serve as a technical liaison between production engineers, facilities, and network infrastructure teams.
• Oversee infrastructure design, integration, and signal flow for media systems (e.g., Evertz Mediator, EVS, routing / switching, and playout systems).
• Coordinate cross-functional resources, vendors, and partners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery .
• Drive documentation, testing, and handoff to operations, ensuring long-term sustainability of new systems.
• Manage OpEx / CapEx budgets , procurement, and project forecasting.
• Ensure alignment with broadcast standards (SMPTE, AES) and internal governance requirements.

What We’re Looking For :

Why This Opportunity Stands Out