Program Specialist

Business Segment: Operations & Technology Compensation: USD 80,000 - USD 90,000 - yearly 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 NBCUniversal’s Quality & Program Management (QPM) team provides program oversight & strategic planning across large initiatives within Technical Operations and Enterprise Engineering. The team is seeking a Program Specialist who will be instrumental in supporting large-scale transformation initiatives for the Office of the CIO & EVP. The programs in this area are core to delivering key projects and initiatives and organizational change aligned with our strategic vision in a fast-changing Media and Entertainment market. Partner with other Program Managers and stakeholders to structure and manage large-scale programs at an enterprise level. Initial focus will be on time sensitive projects that must be completed before the LA28 Olympic games Document requirements/scope, dependencies, program-level status updates, and assist with prioritization of requests Prepare for program status meetings, including creation of agendas, presentations, minutes, action items and follow-ups Help manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively by optimizing scope, schedule, and resources accordingly Contribute to the existing Business Operations processes across the organization to ensure they run smoothly including development of templates and collection of status updates and accomplishments Follow and contribute to standards, best practices, processes, and documentation for the Program Management team Support meeting cadences and processes of the CIO & EVP by preparing executive presentations and compiling materials from across the team Qualifications Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or 3 years equivalent experience in Project/Program Management, Business Administration or a related field Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong presentation skills and facilitation abilities. PowerPoint experience is a must. Flexibility and an excellent interpersonal demeanor in order to work with many different types of teams Exemplary time management and organizational skills, including thorough note taking with follow ups Proactive: strong sense of ownership and a self-starter Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with short turnaround times and occasional late nights and weekends Experience within the Media and Entertainment industry Desired Characteristics: Experience with central toolsets such as JIRA, Lucidchart, Smartsheet, Tableau and/or PowerBI 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. The candidate must live within a commutable distance from our NYC and Stamford, CT offices. 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: $80,000 - $90,000 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 click.appcast.io. Job Location #J-18808-Ljbffr Nbcuniversal Media, LLC