Project Manager (Media & Broadcast)
hace 4 días
New York
Title: Project Manager (Media & Broadcast) Pay rate: $65-$70hr Location: New York City, NY (mid-town) (Local candidates only — Hybrid, minimum 3 days onsite; may increase to 4–5 days based on project needs) Duration: (12+ months; strong potential to extend up to 3 years & turn permanent) Hours: Full-time M-F (9am-6pm) Please note: Only accepting candidates local to New York and able to come onsite 3 days a week. Experienced in the Media/Broadcast, Technology space and/ or entertainment industry About the Role Our client is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support a high-visibility, enterprise-wide broadcast technology transformation. This is a hands-on, execution-focused PM role, not a coordination position. The ideal candidate will own technical project workstreams, partner closely with engineering teams, and drive delivery across complex, cross-functional initiatives. This role requires someone who is very comfortable with technology, can manage dependencies across systems and teams, and can communicate clearly with executive stakeholders (VP/SVP level). This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and hybrid/on-site environment where strong ownership, structure, and accountability are critical to success. Key Responsibilities • Own and drive end-to-end project execution across assigned technical workstreams, • Build and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risk logs, • Partner closely with engineering teams to understand technical requirements, timelines, and constraints, • Manage cross-functional coordination across engineering, product, vendors, and business stakeholders, • Lead meetings, stand-ups, and status updates — driving decisions and accountability (not just attending), • Deliver clear, concise executive-level updates (VP/SVP audience) on progress, risks, and next steps, • Proactively identify and resolve risks, blockers, and dependencies, • Support technology implementations, system rollouts, and broadcast-related initiatives, • Ensure strong alignment and communication across all teams and workstreams, • Maintain structured PM processes (planning, tracking, reporting, execution) Required Qualifications • 3–8 years of Project Management experience in Media, Technology or broadcast (must show ownership, not just coordination), • Background in media, broadcast, entertainment, or technology environments (broadcast strongly preferred), • Experience managing technical or technology-driven projects, • Experience working closely with engineering teams and technical stakeholders, • Proven ability to lead projects end-to-end — planning, execution, risk management, delivery, • Experience presenting to and working with executive stakeholders (VP/SVP level), • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, • Experience managing cross-functional teams and external vendors, • High level of comfort with technology — able to understand systems, dependencies, and technical workflows, • Experience with project management tools (Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, MS Project, etc.), • Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, • Experience building dashboards, reports, and executive presentations, • Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies, • Must be local to NYC and comfortable working onsite (3–5 days/week), • Demonstrated stability and interest in long-term opportunities Preferred Qualifications • Prior experience in a technical PM or program management role, • Consulting background (nice to have), • PMP, CAPM, or Agile certifications, • Experience supporting enterprise-level transformations or system implementations Soft Skills & Core Competencies • Strong ownership mindset — leads and drives projects, not just supports, • Technically curious and adaptable — comfortable learning new systems and tools, • Structured thinker — strong in planning, organization, and execution, • Excellent communicator — able to engage with both technical teams and executives, • Proactive and solutions-oriented — anticipates issues and drives resolution, • Highly collaborative — thrives in fast-paced, team-oriented environments, • Professional and polished — comfortable in executive-facing settings