ESPN · 7 hours ago
Associate Product Manager Program Lead- Project Hire
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$168K/yr - $205K/yr
5+ years expESPN is seeking a Program Lead for a 12 month project hire to design, develop, and implement a new Associate Product Management Program. This role will focus on creating a strategic talent pipeline for future product leaders through program architecture, collaboration with stakeholders, and effective project management.
BroadcastingFilm Production
Responsibilities
Define the program vision, objectives, and success criteria aligned with organizational goals
Design the rotational structure, including duration, functional assignments, and learning experiences
Develop competency frameworks and career pathways for participants
Collaborate with stakeholders across Product, HR, Talent Development, and Business Units to design rotations, learning experiences, and career pathways
Build detailed program components such as onboarding, training curriculum, mentorship models, and evaluation processes
Create program documentation, policies, guidelines, success metrics and participant resources
Partner with Talent Acquisition to design recruitment strategies targeting early career talent
Lead end-to-end project management for program launch, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of rotations and learning experiences
Establish governance and reporting mechanisms to track progress and outcomes
Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of program milestones
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution
Collaborate with APMs around program progress and support
Serve as the primary liaison with external learning vendors to design and deliver high-quality learning experiences
Negotiate contracts, manage budgets, and ensure vendor deliverables meet program standards
Monitor vendor performance and maintain strong partnerships to support program success
Develop KPIs and measurement tools to assess program effectiveness
Gather feedback from participants, managers, and stakeholders to refine program design
Report on program impact and recommend enhancements to ensure scalability and long-term success
Qualification
Required
5 years or more in project management or program development within a large organization or equivalent experience
Experience designing and implementing rotational or leadership development programs
Ability to manage external vendors and develop and maintain partnerships
Expertise in program design and implementation
Strong project management skills with proficiency in tools like MS Project, Asana, or similar
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Strategic thinker with strong execution capability
Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple levels and functions
Skilled in vendor relationship management and contract oversight
Passion for talent development and building future leaders
Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Project Management, or related field or equivalent experience
Preferred
Expertise working in the tech industry preferred although not required
Master's degree preferred but not required
Certifications: PMP or similar certification preferred
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
ESPN
ESPN is a broadcasting company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chuck Pagano
Executive Vice President of Technology and CTO (retired)
Rob Gallo
VP Human Resources Business Partner
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