Assistant Project Manager, Food & Beverage

NBCUniversal; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company in California is seeking a full-time project manager. You will lead initiatives for operational programs and oversee new product rollouts for theme parks. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Business Management, possess strong project management and data analysis skills, and have advanced proficiency in Smartsheets and Excel. This role offers a salary between $70,000 and $80,000 and includes company-sponsored benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in management or similar.
• Proficient in Smartsheets, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage operational programs and strategy guides.
• Provide data analysis for management initiatives.
• Manage new product rollout for theme parks.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Excellent communication

Organization

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or similar

Tools

Smartsheets

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Base Pay Range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, update and edit operational programs and strategy guides / tools through appropriate systems as needed for events, product rollouts or projects.
• Support management initiatives by working with the Project Manager and/or Director to provide optimal resources and feedback through in depth data analysis.
• Process operational expenses for the business units and work through proper Finance systems to obtain funding and charge account information to funnel purchase through internal systems for approval and tracking.
• Maintain, update and edit the Food Operations and Shared Services internal shared drive folders (Dropbox & Smartsheets) to ensure content is current and accessible.
• Project management of all new product rollout for theme park & CityWalk.
• Create and maintain project management tracker and calendar and ensure project completion according to timeline & budget for assigned projects.
• Develop, coordinate, communicate and execute all Food & Beverage new product rollouts for Theme Park and CityWalk.
• Manage Shared Services database that stores project trackers and design assets.
• Support the Project Manager, Shared Services and/or the Director, Shared Services with Food Department projects, promotional programs, product rollouts, limited time offers, planograms, visual & signage, point of purchase merchandising, seasonal and shoulder events and other projects as necessary.
• Source operational necessities requested from Management by partnering with Food and/or Corporate Sourcing, IT, Tech Services or outside vendors and ensure approval is obtained from Senior Management. Coordinate & manage install of said operational necessities to deliver programming direct to operational groups.
• Prioritizes, manages & accomplishes multiple projects simultaneously.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Business Management or similar.
• Combination of 3-5 years Education and or experience in a management, leadership and projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Smartsheets, Excel, and PowerPoint & Keynotes.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to achieve results through the flawless execution of strategies and objectives.
• Excellent management skills while working under tight and fast track deadlines.
• A strong passion for delivering the highest quality results.
• Proven ability to work independently, identify and communicate creative solutions to challenges, maintain a strong focus on business priorities and be persistent in follow-through.
• Ability to effectively communicate across all lines of business, and with all levels of management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational & multi‑tasking skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to deal well with ambiguity and constant change in a high paced environment.

This position is required to be performed full‑time from an NBCUniversal‑designated worksite. 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: $70,000 - $80,000.

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 [e-mail].

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Entertainment Providers

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