Design Program Manager

NBCUniversal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal seeks an experienced Project or Program Manager to support its product design team. The role involves managing timelines, facilitating design requests, and improving design processes within a dynamic environment. Suitable candidates will have significant experience in product design and demonstrate strong project management skills.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a project or program manager.
• Experience working with product design teams.
• Ability to manage high-impact initiatives with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support product design team with resources and workflow.
• Drive improvements in the design process.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Workflow Management

Stakeholder Communication

Multi-tasking

Product Design Understanding

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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 ('Versant') 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

Our Media Group portfolio is a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands, supported by media industry leaders, Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky. When you join our team, you’ll work across our dynamic portfolio including Peacock, NOW, Fandango, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and TV Everywhere, powering streaming across more than 70 countries globally. And the evolution doesn’t stop there. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We’re always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we’re backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive.

What You'll Do:

• Support product design team with timeline, resourcing, allocation, workflow and delivery of product design features.
• Work with head of design program management to drive improvements to the design process and help identify areas to streamline ways of working.
• Facilitate in the scoping of design requests and communicate with stakeholders to help move product initiatives forward.
• Own and facilitate meetings to drive progress against goals, resolve issues, identify clear next steps and escalate roadblocks.
• Maintain design team tooling, such as Jira boards and Confluence pages, to ensure appropriate tracking, forecasting and prioritization of design requests.
• Assist with the onboarding of new design team members, coordinating with IT, HR and senior management to allow for a smooth transition.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a project of program manager.
• Experience working with product design teams from road mapping and initial requirements through final delivery and release.
• Experience working with product managers, product designers, technology partners and UX researchers.
• Experience managing design vendors and contractors.
• Ability to manage high-impact initiatives with competing deadlines, and multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
• Ability to operate independently and multi-task in a rapidly evolving and fast-paced environment.

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 and long-term incentive 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.

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].