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Nova Sky Stories · 1 day ago

Senior Program Manager

Burbank, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Nova Sky Stories is a global leader in drone entertainment, empowering artists and producers to create awe-inspiring experiences. The Sr. Program Manager will lead the delivery of complex programs, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams while optimizing project management processes.

Digital EntertainmentDrone ManagementDrones

Responsibilities

Drive the end-to-end delivery of integrated programs spanning software, hardware, and production operations, from initial concept through successful deployment and post-launch optimization

Develop, track, and rigorously manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, and dependencies across diverse, often global, and cross-functional teams

Partner closely with leaders across the organization to align strategic goals, key milestones, and critical resource allocation

Structure and lead cross-functional meetings and workshops that are efficient, result in clear decisions, and maintain accountability across all participants

Translate and communicate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable, and audience-specific language for diverse groups, including engineers, creative producers, and executive leadership

Serve as the first line of defense, rigorously identifying, escalating, and resolving dependencies, risks, and technical challenges before they impact program delivery

Act as the connective tissue across the organization, ensuring smooth and transparent information flow, clear prioritization, and strategic visibility

Establish and track key program performance metrics (KPIs), delivering accurate and transparent health reports to leadership and stakeholders

Define and implement efficient, scalable project management frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid models) to improve delivery speed, quality, and predictability

Centralize and standardize best practices for communication, documentation, and technical decision-making across all global teams

Drive continuous improvement in technical workflows and tools with the core mandate to make engineering and operations teams faster, not slower

Strong, collaborative partnerships with teams across engineering, creative, production, and business operations to ensure holistic alignment and shared ownership

Champion collaboration across different time zones and cultural backgrounds while consistently promoting Nova Sky Stories' core values of safety, creativity, and innovation

Qualification

Program ManagementTechnical LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationAgile MethodologiesRisk ManagementTechnical CommunicationPMP CertificationCSM CertificationPresentation SkillsProblem Solving

Required

7+ years of direct experience managing complex technical programs or projects that involve cross-functional teams

A proven track record of successfully driving alignment across diverse teams and consistently delivering major programs on time and within defined scope

Strong, foundational understanding of various technical development lifecycles (e.g., software development, hardware production, or systems integration)

Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, including demonstrated experience crafting and delivering clear, impactful presentations to executive stakeholders

The ability to proactively anticipate challenges, rigorously mitigate risks, and adapt quickly and effectively to fast-paced, changing organizational priorities