Technical Project Manager; W2

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of the Studio Financial & Sales Transformation program, ensuring alignment with Studios strategy and objectives.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive program roadmap, coordinating efforts across FP&A, Sales Planning, Enterprise Technology, and other relevant teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for program stakeholders, providing regular updates on program status, risks, and key milestones.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with the CIO and CTO organizations to ensure seamless integration of content and customer data systems into the program’s scope.
• Collaborate with Studios FP&A, Sales, Data Product Managers, and other business units to gather requirements, define project scope, and prioritize initiatives based on business impact.
• Facilitate cross-team communication and ensure all stakeholders are aligned on program goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Technical Oversight:
  Oversee the design, development, and implementation of technology solutions that support the transformation of FP&A and Sales Planning processes.
• Work with engineering, data, and IT teams to ensure that systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with the overall technology strategy.
• Ensure technical solutions are effectively integrated with existing systems, and that data flows seamlessly across platforms to support decision-making.
• Project Management:
  Define project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, and manage the execution of those plans to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success.
• Manage budgets, resources, and dependencies across multiple projects within the program, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with program goals.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership, including Studios Stakeholders, Sales leaders, and Technology executives.
• Present program progress, challenges, and successes to executive stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Provide a forum for stakeholders to escalate issues and make key decisions that impact the program’s success.
• Change Management:
  Coordinate and oversee a change management strategy that ensures smooth adoption of new processes and technologies across the Studios.
• Ensure training and support to end-users are fully coordinated and scheduled, equipped to leverage the new tools and workflows.
• Monitor and measure the impact of the transformation on business operations, adjusting as necessary to optimize outcomes.

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in enterprise-level, technology-driven environments.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Strong technical expertise in AWS cloud services, serverless architectures, and microservices, with the ability to understand and support complex technical discussions about data management platforms and enterprise technology architecture
• 5+ years of experience.
• Deep experience with agile tools (including JIRA, Confluence) and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) with a demonstrated focus on delivering business impact
• 5+ years of experience.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration
• 5+ years of experience.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to influence and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• 5+ years of experience.
• A mindset focused on iterative improvement and practical problem solving, ensuring that agile processes serve to accelerate value creation rather than constrain innovation
• 5+ years of experience.

• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with data analytics, financial reporting systems, and cloud-based technologies is highly desirable.
• Agile certification (e.g., CSM, SAFe) preferred.