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The Digital Project Manager is responsible for the creation and execution of timelines for digital-owned tactics, including web/mobile, app, DDM, and team member communications, as part of broader campaigns or programs. This role ensures on-time delivery, scope management, risk mitigation, and effective stakeholder communication across assigned projects.

Working within a cross-functional scrum team, the Digital Project Manager will facilitate seamless collaboration, track progress, and provide project reporting using WorkFront to ensure transparency and alignment with business objectives.

Major Responsibilities

Digital Project & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders on assigned projects, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.
• Manage project intake, scope definition, and prioritization, ensuring clear objectives and requirements.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and approval workflows.
• Facilitate stakeholder reviews and approvals, ensuring feedback is effectively captured and integrated.
• Identify and escalate risks, blockers, and potential roadblocks that could impact timelines.

Tactical Execution & Timeline Management

• Own and maintain project timelines using project management tools (Workfront) to track progress and ensure deadlines are met.
• Participate in kick-off meetings and status check-ins, ensuring teams are aligned on deliverables, dependencies, and expectations.
• Proactively monitor project health, tracking milestones and adjusting plans as needed.
• Ensure timely delivery of digital assets for both campaign and non-campaign initiatives by coordinating cross-functional efforts.
• Manage scope and resource constraints, preventing scope creep and unrealistic commitments.

Process Improvement & Best Practices

• Continuously evaluate and refine project workflows to improve efficiency and execution speed.
• Assist in documenting and refining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project execution.
• Actively participate in Agile sprint planning and retrospectives to identify areas for improvement.
• Provide input on project management tools and methodologies to optimize execution.

Cross-Team Coordination & Resource Management

• Support resource planning and allocation, ensuring teams are effectively staffed for project needs.
• Partner with senior leadership to align project timelines with business goals and priorities.
• Engage in cross-functional meetings to ensure clear expectations, feasibility assessments, and issue resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities (KSAs) required.

• Project Management: Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and project management tools (i.e. Workfront, Asana, Trello, Jira).
• Digital Marketing & Production Knowledge: Understanding of Web, Email, Mobile, and App marketing tactics and production workflows.
• Tactical Execution & Timeline Management: Ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring on-time delivery.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Strong communication skills to facilitate meetings, align teams, and ensure seamless execution.
• Attention to Detail & Organization: Ability to track multiple projects, maintain documentation, and manage deliverables.
• Problem-Solving & Risk Management: Proactive in identifying risks and resolving blockers to keep projects on track.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

EDUCATION:

• Required: Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university required.
• Preferred degree disciplines: Marketing, Communications, Marketing/Mass Communications, Advertising, Project Management, Business, Organizational Management, Graphic Design, Art Design. MBA preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 

• 1+ years of experience in digital marketing, project management, or production workflows.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and sprint planning.
• Basic knowledge of compliance and legal review processes for digital content.
• Experience in a fast-paced marketing or creative production environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: Hybrid employees will be required to work 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: $85,000 - $95,000.

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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 [email protected].