Program Manager

KellyMitchell Group; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 77,145 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group is seeking an experienced Program Manager in Burbank, CA to lead a program of technology initiatives and projects. The role requires strong project management skills, particularly in utilizing waterfall and agile methodologies within creative or technical environments.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, over 5 years in project management, and AI experience. The position offers a competitive pay range between $56.00 and $80.00, along with comprehensive benefits including medical and 401K.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical project management.
• 3+ years managing a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a program of technology initiatives and projects.
• Manage tasks and resources through waterfall, scrum, or Kanban.
• Coordinate updates and requests from external teams.

Skills

Technical project management

AI experience

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or Engineering

Tools

Jira

LucidChart

Miro

Job description

Our client is seeking a Program Manager to join their team!

Core Responsibilities

• Lead a program of technology initiatives and projects with significant complexity throughout their lifecycle
• Oversee portfolios that include large-scale complex projects that span across internal and external technology departments and, at times, with vendors
• Manage tasks and resources through waterfall, scrum, or Kanban methodologies
• Prioritize and elevate critical operational tasks, execute project work plans, and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Coordinate, manage, and communicate updates and requests from external teams outside of Studio Technology and work with stakeholders/vendors to execute
• Manage day-to-day activities for team members, ensuring blockers are removed, and team throughput is maximized
• Lead and/or partner with other project managers to lead sprint ceremonies, including planning, daily standups, reviews, retrospectives, and reporting
• Organize and maintain project documentation and artifacts

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor's degree in science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in technical project management, utilizing waterfall and agile methodology
• 3+ years of experience managing a diverse portfolio of projects reflecting a wide range of technologies, complexities, and duration
• AI experience required
• Creative agency or in house creative studio/entertainment experience required
• Experience in helping manage cross-functional technical teams, including architects, infrastructure and data center engineers, software developers, system reliability engineers, storage engineers and/or audio and visual engineers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple tasks, organizing and prioritizing work effectively, in a constantly evolving and rapidly changing environment
• Experience in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet) and process mapping tools (e.g., LucidChart)
• Demonstrated ability to status programs and projects to executives using LucidChart, Miro, and PowerPoint

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience working in media, entertainment, or production environments
• Experience with Product teams; delivering and project managing in an agile methodology for product development and deployment
• Certifications such as PMP or Scrum Master (CSM)

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Proactively drives execution and removes obstacles
• Communicates and aligns across diverse stakeholders
• Adapts and reprioritizes in a fast-changing environment

Location

Burbank, CA

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $56.00 and $80.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered