Technical Program Manager, VOD Services

Company: Paramount Pictures
Location: Burbank
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link 36303 Burbank, CA, US, 91505 Technology Burbank Full-Time Hybrid
We are looking for a Technical Program Manager for the PMO team. Do you consider yourself a solution provider, change-agent, expert of jugglers, and keeper of the agile process for your teams? If you answered yes, this may be the role for you! Our ideal candidate keeps their eyes on the delivery goal while coaching their teams and leading several distributed project teams from start to finish. The candidate knows what it takes to handle complex projects involving multiple collaborators, bring needed process improvements, and support a diverse team of collaborators. This role is looking for a candidate who loves the Project Manager role, working with technical backend teams, and can make things happen now! -
Responsibilities Include: Lead multiple video operations team workflows, task tracking, and project timelines Create and run team ceremonies with the goal of increasing visibility, cross team communication, and risk mitigation Work closely with VOD managers and architects to create documentation and project plans Act as a representative from the VOD services team to the program teams in support larger company initiatives Work with Product, Engineering and Operations partners to prioritize and coordinate development efforts to deliver on schedule Coach, facilitate and maintain consistent and beneficial Agile process methodologies for the teams, driving process and transparency Communicate with the business around teams velocity and projects health not just for your own teams but supporting the PMO in reporting on all teams status Own risk mitigation and resource management as needed for cross-team initiatives and large projects/programs Be available as necessary to troubleshoot urgent issues and remove impediments for the team Additional other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
Basic Qualifications Scrum Master certification with deep understanding all things Agile (Scrum, Kanban and other methodologies) Technical Project Management experience with VOD streaming technologies or publishing Experience with Content Management Systems, video operations, business to business products, backend development Expert Admin JIRA user 3-5 years multi-project management experience in a fast-paced, deadline driven, technical (SDLC) environment. Strong organizational skills and ability to create good team habits Deep knowledge of agile and traditional frameworks Extensive experience road mapping, planning, gantt as well as fostering iterative processes and feedback breakthroughs in the SDLC Proficiency in tools: Jira, Confluence, Google Suite, Slack A proactive, efficient, and resourceful communicator with the ability to thrive in a creative and deadline-driven environment Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Additional Qualifications Basic proficiency with standard development software - Experience working in Web, Platform, Operations teams in technologies such as Java, Databases, Python and others Backend Release Deployment/Management experience via Cloud Environment such as GCP or AWS Experience with Bitbucket, GitHub and Jenkins
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from Paramount Global, combines live sports, breaking news, and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world's biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream Paramount Streaming's other live channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONHiring Salary Range: $75,000.00 - 135,000.00. -The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. -This position is bonus eligible. Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to viacomaccommodations@viacom.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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