Program Manager

Job Summary
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 escalate critical operational tasks, execute project work plans, and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Coordinate, manage, and communicate updates and request 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

Work 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 

About KellyMitchell 
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. 

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