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DreamWorks Animation · 2 weeks ago

Technical Project Manager ( Temporary Role)

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for supporting large scale projects and overseeing end-to-end projects, technical workflows, and change management in the areas of Operations & Technology.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing projects from conceptual stage to launch/execution that includes setting & establishing timelines, milestones, deliverables, budget, and reporting updates to the project team and management
Responsible for overall project tracking, creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, planning and reporting, and acting as a liaison between project teams to ensure proper coordination
Collaborates with leadership to ensure all operational, production, and technical requirements are defined, documented, and protected throughout transitions
Responsible for defining, streamlining, and implementing new workflows and processes across all departments of Operations & Technology
Develops technical schematics and presentations to aid in the communication of complex projects and designs
Establishes new quality standards and processes, implements tools to improve quality, and constantly measures and monitors the services delivered to internal and external clients
Approaches Project Management in a pragmatic way and analyzes workload generated versus positive impact on the project and the organization overall
Provides technical expertise and identifies solutions to help resolve issues
Works closely with operational partners and manages client-facing communications regarding change management
Assists with the implementation of project management governance program by implementing best practices and defining standards as appropriate
Provides technical and operational expertise to support Telemundo organizations and productions
Works under the direct supervision of Director, SPM and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by Manager or Supervisor as needed

Qualification

Technical ExpertiseChange ManagementBilingual (English/Spanish)Project ManagementPMP CertificationLEAN/CAP TrainingSix Sigma CertificationProject Management ToolsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Film/TV production, or related field preferred and a minimum 5 year technical and operational experience in large scale media environment (Broadcast, TV, News and information, Live Entertainment, Post-Production); or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Operational background with experience in some of the following fields: post-production, production operations, live entertainment programming, studios, digital technologies, post-production, and virtual productions
Demonstrated success managing complex engineering projects and change management efforts in a bilingual (English and Spanish) and multicultural environment, with the ability to define, communicate and implement the strategic direction of the business
Experience leading cross-disciplinary, cross-functional projects to drive business process change affecting multiple business units such us Scripted, News, Entertainment, Sports or Special Events
Proven success leading teams, bridging communication gaps between technical and non-technical groups
Experience with project management tools, such as Smartsheets, MS Project, Visio, Lucid Chart, SharePoint, and Jira
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, along with expertise in macros and VBScript for automation and workflow optimization
Fluency in English (both written & verbal) and basic understanding of Spanish
This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office for a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time
Must be willing to work in Miami, Florida
Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be “on call” 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Preferred

PMP Certification strongly preferred
LEAN/CAP training and experience preferred
Six Sigma Green and/or Black Belt Certification preferred

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)
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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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