Project Manager, Portfolio & Strategy

Company Description
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 ('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.
Job Description
The Project Manager, Portfolio & Strategy will play a key role in supporting the efficiency, alignment, and strategic direction of the DTC Business Solutions team. This role involves managing a portfolio of projects, facilitating meetings, and ensuring progress on key objectives. The Project Manager will report to the Director, Portfolio, and Strategic Initiatives, to manage the intake, prioritization, and roadmap of DTC projects and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and priorities.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and work with stakeholders to mitigate issues.
• Develop and implement processes that enhance operational efficiency and consistency across the DTC Business Solutions team.
• Able to produce waterfall project artifacts
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate project meetings, ensuring that agendas are well-structured, and outcomes are communicated to stakeholders.
• Drive alignment and decision-making across diverse teams.
• Establish and manage structured operations review cadence to assess the progress of ongoing projects, identify challenges, and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Lead the intake process for new projects and requests, working closely with stakeholders to prioritize efforts based on strategic alignment, impact, and resource availability.
• Maintain oversight of the DTC project and initiative roadmaps.
• Develop and deliver high-quality presentations to stakeholders, ensuring complex information is clearly communicated and that stakeholders are aligned on key initiatives, decisions, and next steps.
• Work collaboratively with the business solutions team, providing guidance and support to ensure successful execution of projects and initiatives.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management roles.
• Proven experience in process design, improvement, implementation, and governance within a complex business environment.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess operational inefficiencies and implement solutions that improve organizational performance.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional meetings and driving consensus among stakeholders.
• Proficiency in developing and delivering presentations using PowerPoint.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Atlassian Suite (Jira and Confluence), Smartsheets, Airtable, and Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in Media, Entertainment, and Cloud technologies
• Great understanding of the System Development Life Cycle of technology tools, systems, and processes
• Exceptional time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Ability to problem-solve and apply historical knowledge to solution complex issues
• Technical background, with alacrity for design, marketing, sales, and business development
• Succinct yet effective communication and collaboration skills
• Previous operations experience at a major streaming service a plus
• PMP/Agile/JIRA Certifications a plus

Additional Job Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

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: $120,000 - $160,000 (bonus eligible).
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.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
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].