Project Manager - Data & Analytics IT Office CIO

Department:
Technology

Location:

Santa Monica, CA, US, 90404

We areseekinga proactive and results-driven

Data & Analytics IT Project Managerto join our fast-paced film and television studio. In this pivotal role, you will lead a wide range of technology initiatives that support and enhance studio operations. Working cross-functionally with internal departments, external vendors, and content partners, you will deliver forward-thinking IT solutions that align with our evolving business needs.

As the IT Project Manager, you will oversee the full project lifecycle—from initiation through deployment andhypercare—ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality delivery. You will serve as the bridge between technology and business operations, bringing structure to complex workflows while fostering a collaborative and solutions-oriented culture.

• Lead and manage IT initiatives across data & analytical platforms,enterprise applications, sales, marketing, distribution& rights management solutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and service providers, prioritizing blockers and dependencies and proactively removing impediments to keep project work moving forward.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g.,Sales & Planning, Finance & Accounting, Business & Legal Affairs, and Content Operations, Marketing & Distribution) to define project goals,success criteria,scope,and schedule.
• Manage demand intake, conduct project portfolio status meetings, and prepare reports on project performance and risks as part of the PMO administration activities.
• Apply structured delivery methodologies, incorporating emerging technologies such as GenAI where applicable.
• Develop andmaintaindetailed project documentation including plans, timelines, resource assignments, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
• Conduct regular status meetings, manage stakeholder communications, and ensure transparency through milestone tracking and reporting.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT), training, and technology deployments in partnership with IT Support and business units.
• Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and contribute to vendor selection and contract negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for workflow optimization, improved process and systems efficiency, and enhanced user experiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of IT project management experience, preferably within media, entertainment, orhigh tech industries.
• Solid understanding of enterprise applications, Saa Ssolutionsand data & analytics platforms(eg, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Proven success managing cross-functional projects in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments. Strong track recordfor delivery.
• Proficiency with project and lifecycle management tools (e.g., Atlassian JIRA, Asana, , MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Experience leading projects with technology teams of internal and external resources & managed services providers

• Experience with software implementation or system integration in a studio or media production environment. Consulting experiencea plus.
• Knowledge ofsales planning processes, rights management systems, and content distribution workflows.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Salesforce,Rightsline(or similar rights/licensing solutions.)
• MBA or advanced business/technical degree preferred but not required.
• Significant Media & Entertainment industry experience. Strong background in working in Film & Television Studio IT operations.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills; able to interface effectively withboth technical…