Project Manager, Infrastructure/Network/Telecom PMO Job in Burbank 91522, California Us
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. is seeking a Project Manager, PMO for the ICC Executive department. Reporting to the Director, PMO, Infrastructure Competency Center, this Dedicated Project Resource (DPR) will be the Project Manager responsible for managing various projects in the Network/Telecom and Technical Support areas. The Project Manager will work across different towers within the ICC, different application services groups, and with service providers, ensuring proper integration between teams for on schedule and on budget delivery of projects. Projects will need to be managed within the established SDLC and PM methodology and guidelines.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Discovery Phase
Manage the requirements gathering from clients, internal WB ICC teams, and application teams, developing ideas and delivering solutions. Work closely with service providers to assess and expand project requirements and identify scope during the discovery phase of projects. Develop and produce a meaningful charter which provides enough information for the project team to begin the planning phase of the project. Assist in financial planning cycle including information and requirements gathering as inputs to budgeting and forecasting of projects.
Project Operations Management
Develop, maintain, and manage the project plans including the definition, scheduling, assignment and statusing of tasks and deliverables, leveling of resources, and budget alignment. Proactively monitor project deliverables and coordinate with other project groups and stakeholders (e.g. Application Services groups, ICC L2 orgs, etc.) in support of project, risk, change request and deliverable/document management. Actively manage the project budget, including tracking of expenses and re-forecasting on a monthly basis.
Project Reporting
Support the analysis, development and maintenance of project metrics, scorecards, dashboards, issue tracking and status reports, ensuring deadlines are met and reports are completed and distributed appropriately. Develop and produce specific reports for reviewing project actuals and tracking to project budget. Analyze this data in relation to managing the project pool hours. Produce meaningful deliverables and reports which can be presented to Sr. Management with minimal review and supervision.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- BA/BS degree required.
- Advanced degree in a technical discipline or a MBA degree preferred.
- Familiarity with media and entertainment industry is a plus.
- PMP Certification preferred.
- 5-7 years overall project/program management experience.
- Expertise in the use of Clarity / Workbench.
- Expertise in managing infrastructure projects (network, server, etc.).
- Experience in Software Development and Project Management Life Cycle methodologies.
- Experience in developing documentation that will be presented to Sr. Management.
- Experience in producing project deliverables (charter, requirements document, etc.).
- Experience with information systems methodology.
- Strong Knowledge of best practices in project management.
- In-depth understanding of infrastructure project components (networking, servers, storage, dba) and the coordination/communication required between these teams to achieve project goals.
- Must have working knowledge of voice and data VPN networks, data network routing and switching products, television broadcast network circuit requirements, TCP/IP, frame relay, etc.
- Must have working knowledge of physical and virtual server builds in various environments (i.e. Wintel, Unix).
- Must have high level understanding of hardware management (data center management, equipment purchases, etc.).
- Ability to understand the big picture/integration points and identify the details needed to support the overall strategy.
- Ability to understand business needs from a functional perspective and translate them into infrastructure requirements.
- Ability to work with third-party vendors.
- In-depth knowledge of key project indices and effective reporting tools.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, forecast, and analyze project plans and performance trends.
- Experience in multi-tasking various, un-related activities.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience working in a dynamic, project environment.
- Demonstrate team work by sharing credit with co-workers; displaying enthusiasm and promoting a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from co-workers.
- Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to quickly assess situations, defines problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; ability to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Ability to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information; perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively from task to task; adapt to varying stakeholder needs.
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management with tact and professionalism.
- Experience working across organizational lines to achieve creative solutions.
- Must have initiative, drive, and ownership qualities and a collaborative work style.
- Must have a strong customer-service orientation.
- Must be able to think out of the box and sell ideas.
- Attention to detail and accuracy a must.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities, communicating changes in scope and schedule to all parties concerned.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including hours beyond the normal schedule when necessary (may require working with international resources in other time zones).
- Must be able to work independently and on a team.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Individual must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.