Technical Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

About the Role

We're seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our digital team and drive technical projects from conception to deployment. In this role, you'll bridge the gap between development teams and stakeholders, manage agile workflows, and ensure successful delivery of software and digital integration projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a technical background who wants to grow their project management skills while staying connected to hands-on development work.

This role is for individuals able to work in our New York Office and will be working on digital marketing products that include the Bravo website, NBC Insider, Peacock Blog and NBC Affiliate Marketing websites. The Technical Project manager will facilitate technical integrations with internal NBC Platforms, 3rd Party vendors and help with AI integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end coordination of technical projects including web applications, API integrations, and digital platform implementations
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
• Create and maintain sprint plans, user stories, and technical documentation
• Serve as the primary liaison between development teams, product owners, editorial teams and stakeholders
• Track project progress using agile metrics and tools, identifying and resolving blockers
• Maintain project tracking systems in Airtable or similar platforms, ensuring accurate sprint velocity and burndown metrics
• Review technical specifications and provide input on feasibility and timelines
• Find and grow opportunities in the AI and Agentic AI space, working with internal AI Taskforces and staying ahead of the curve on the latest developments.
• Support QA processes and coordinate deployment schedules
• Identify opportunities to streamline development workflows and improve team efficiency

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in technical project coordination, software development, or related technical role
• Light coding experience (HTML/JSON, JavaScript, Python, Selenium or similar) with ability to understand technical discussions
• Working knowledge of APIs, webhooks, and technical integration concepts
• Familiarity with Scrum or Agile methodologies
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (Jira, Airtable, Asana, Trello, Github, or similar)
• Comfortable working in fast-paced technical environments with shifting priorities

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience as a Scrum Master or in an Agile Project Manager role
• Hands-on experience with Analytic Tools (Adobe, mParticle) REST APIs, authentication protocols (OAuth, API keys), and integration workflows
• Proficiency with Git/version control concepts and workflows
• Working knowledge of Airtable, including automations, and API usage
• Experience with content management systems (CMS), Drupal a Plus
• Bonus: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Bonus: Understanding of database concepts and data modeling
• Bonus: Scrum Master Certification (CSM) or similar agile certification
• Bonus: Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field or experience.

What You Will Bring 

• Technical curiosity and ability to quickly understand new systems and technologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset
• Collaborative approach to working with engineering teams
• Proactive communication style that keeps all team members informed
• Flexibility to adapt processes as project requirements evolve
• AI First attitude with a passion for continuous improvement and learning new technical skills 
• Ability to balance technical precision with business priorities

This position offers growth potential within our digital team and opportunities to develop both technical expertise and project management leadership skills across diverse technical initiatives.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid : This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $105,000 - $130,000 ( bonus eligible)

 

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to View email address on us.fitly.work.