Project Manager for Video Product Development

CITY: New York STATE: New YorkCOUNTRY: USAEssential Functions (Responsibilities):The Project Management Lead for Video Product Development is a key member of NBC Universal's Interactive Media Product Development Team within the Technology Growth Center. In this position, the Project Manager is extensively involved in the evolution of the company's Video Products, which includes online video, both streaming and download, Electronic-Sell-Through and Download-to-Own media platforms, including the NBC Direct consumer video download offering, as well as User Generated Video and working with the Mobile team as it relates to mobile video. This person will be responsible for creating and managing video projects, related, ensuring coordination of extended team (design, technology, QA, legal, sourcing and 3rd parties) and oversight of project deliverables, tasks and related action plans. This position is invested in product and project success and executing on the overall product vision, established by the video product team leadership. This person will coordinate project efforts which include DRM/encryption, video publishing, online video software development, related quality assurance, customer support, design and others aspects. Additionally, the Project Management Lead is to drive "best practices" by implementing standard, repeatable, reliable development lifecycle and project management practices to achieve efficiencies and meet launch deadlines -- including coordination between groups in a matrix organization, to ensure project requirement & business priorities/expectations have been properly set.In addition to project management responsibilities, the Project Management Lead will have the opportunity to guide and cultivate individual products, including the strategic direction of these video products. This person reports to the Director of Video Product Development, within the Interactive Media Products team.Qualifications/Requirements:Bachelors degreeA minimum of five years experience with project management responsibilities within the software development and Media Technology space (including creation and management of project plans, and usage of project management tools, such as MS Project, Rally and/or Basecamp)A minimum of three years of experience with online video projects, digital video encoding and compression software, digital rights management administration and network distribution including peer-to-peer deliveryEligibility Requirements:Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job#: 842366). Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.Must be willing to work in New York, NY.Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation.Must be 18 years or older.Desired:Excellent organizational and detail oriented skillsStrong project management and analysis / problem solving skillsWell versed in project management skills to plan, schedule and monitor resources, deadlines and costs of multiple interrelated or independent projects; promotes methods and fosters an environment that supports customer-focused and complete project planning.Ability to adapt quickly and creatively to any situation; ability to adapt project management processes to suite the project and/or environmentAbility to research and develop assessments of complementing or competing technologies and businessesSkill to envision, articulate and provide written detail regarding a product feature (i.e. video search) and articulate business benefits, with appropriate metric / financial details to back the business benefitsStrong oral communication and presentation skills; comfortable in interacting with senior executives both internally and externallyContagious can-do attitude and self-sufficient work stylePossesses a passion for digital media and for television programming and film in generalFamiliarity with current content storefront platforms such as NBC Direct, Microsoft's Windows Media Center, Apple's iTunes, and Amazon Unbox, and other online video products used with other online companies1+ years Experience with broadcast television networks and keen understanding of the television business1+ years Experience with broadcast television technology (character generators, scheduling systems, encoders, etc,)PMP certification or equivalent project management certificationGeneral:NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We develop, produce and market entertainment, news and information to a global market. NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.Media WorksNBC Universal Media Works aligns four major media disciplines: Technology, Operations, Software Solutions and Corporate Support. The organization is positioned to leverage a world-class technology team, the best media operations and production facilities in the business and to build strong partnerships enabling NBCU continue execution of growth initiatives. Media Works team members represent every area of our business, from technology and innovation to film and television production and are an integral part of making NBC Universal one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.