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DreamWorks Animation · 3 weeks ago

Associate Technical Project Manager

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. The Associate Technical Project Manager will lead a technical team to ensure successful launches and improve processes for backend and client teams, contributing to the creation of extraordinary streaming experiences.

AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
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Growth Opportunities
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Adept in a fast-paced environment and takes accountability to manage deliveries with a keen attention to detail
Approaches work from a place of curiosity and with a user-first perspective
Acts as a self-starter with the ability to work independently, taking initiative to move tasks forward and proactively seek solutions
Demonstrates flexibility when faced with ambiguity; seeks guidance when making decisions and adapts as priorities shift
Assists in creating and maintaining project plans, ensuring updates are accurate and accessible, and communicates status clearly to team members
Helps set and reinforce expectations around process and outcomes; escalates issues appropriately to senior team members when challenges arise
Monitors project activities to identify potential gaps or risks and collaborates with team members to address them
Supports issue resolution by gathering information and contributing to root cause analysis
Participates in the development process and coordinates with engineering and QA teams as needed
Contributes to process improvements and documentation updates
Builds positive relationships with peer teams to influence project priority and delivery
Maintains well-organized project documentation, including meeting notes, playbooks and how-tos

Qualification

Technical Project DeliveryAtlassian SuiteProject ManagementProject Scheduling ToolsScrum Master CertificationBachelor’s Degree in Technical FieldProcess ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisTeam Collaboration

Required

Minimum 1-2 years Project Management experience in technology and software development working directly with engineering and product teams
Proven experience with successful delivery and management of technical projects, particularly with streaming, OTT, and CMS
1+ years working experience in the Atlassian suite
Advanced proficiency with a variety of Project Scheduling tools (e.g. Smartsheet, etc.)
Bachelor's Degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT or Universal City, CA
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
Must have work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older
Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Preferred

Scrum Master certification preferred
Project Manager certification preferred, Product Owner certification is a plus

Company

DreamWorks Animation

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DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters

H1B Sponsorship

DreamWorks Animation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2024 (7)
2023 (5)
2022 (12)
2021 (13)
2020 (19)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$15M
2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO

Leadership Team

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Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
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Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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