Program Manager

Job Summary Our client is seeking a Program Manager to join their team! Core Responsibilities Lead a program of technology initiatives and projects with significant complexity throughout their lifecycle Oversee portfolios that include large‑scale complex projects that span across internal and external technology departments and, at times, with vendors Manage tasks and resources through waterfall, scrum, or Kanban methodologies Prioritize and elevate critical operational tasks, execute project work plans, and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements Coordinate, manage, and communicate updates and requests from external teams outside of Studio Technology and work with stakeholders/vendors to execute Manage day‑to‑day activities for team members, ensuring blockers are removed, and team throughput is maximized Lead and/or partner with other project managers to lead sprint ceremonies, including planning, daily stand‑ups, reviews, retrospectives, and reporting Organize and maintain project documentation and artifacts Required Skills/Experience (Must‑Haves) Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or a related technical discipline 5+ years of experience in technical project management, utilizing waterfall and agile methodology 3+ years of experience managing a diverse portfolio of projects reflecting a wide range of technologies, complexities, and duration AI experience required Creative agency or in‑house creative studio/entertainment experience required Experience in helping manage cross‑functional technical teams, including architects, infrastructure and data center engineers, software developers, system reliability engineers, storage engineers and/or audio and visual engineers Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple tasks, organizing and prioritizing work effectively, in a constantly evolving and rapidly changing environment Experience in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet) and process mapping tools (e.g., LucidChart) Demonstrated ability to status programs and projects to executives using LucidChart, Miro, and PowerPoint Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice‑to‑Haves) Experience working in media, entertainment, or production environments Experience with product teams; delivering and project managing in an agile methodology for product development and deployment Certifications such as PMP or Scrum Master (CSM) Key Competencies & Behaviors Proactively drives execution and removes obstacles Communicates and aligns across diverse stakeholders Adapts and reprioritizes in a fast‑changing environment Work Environment Location: Burbank, CA Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $56.00 and $80.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate.

Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans Employee‑Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401(k) offered #J-18808-Ljbffr