Senior Manager, Program Management Editorial Services - Spectrum News

Full-time - Manager

Saint Petersburg, FL

Telecommunications

About the position

Responsible for establishing strategic project management standards and for overseeing Project Management staff, who are in turn responsible for project execution and delivery on a daily basis. Responsible for strategic development and implementation of assigned projects. Ensures completion of projects from original concept through final implementation.

Responsibilities

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Work closely with leadership to create roadmap and coordinate development and implementation of multiple complex initiatives.
• Provide purpose, guidance and motivation to team members.
• Track project statuses; adjust team member assignments and resource allocations to ensure project objectives are delivered on time and within budget.
• Responsible for performance review and monitoring continuous improvement plans.
• Manage project staff results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; plan, monitor, and appraise job results.
• Ensure alignment between project objectives and technical/operational solutions.
• Monitor and guide projects to ensure quality development and on-time delivery within budget.
• Ensure updated project documentation is maintained.
• Review and approve project budgets, funding requests, forecasts, invoices, cost allocations, and reporting.
• Guide and reinforce project management best practices.
• Apply lessons learned from previous projects.
• Ensure compliance with department policies, procedures and practices.
• Set project quality and performance standards.
• Recruit, hire, train and manage department staff.
• Partner with senior level management with minimal direction.
• Review all project forecasts on a regular basis for adequacy, and develop a plan for forecasting improvement if needed.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with co-workers, customers, and external company personnel in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to supervise and motivate others.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a can-do attitude, diplomatic approach, confidence and comfort around peers and leadership team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and independently.
• Ability to translate and synthesize data and complex information into compelling narrative.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems collaboratively while working under pressure.
• Demonstrate proficiency with personal computer and software applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum.

Benefits

• Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees' careers as they move up or around the company.
• Supportive Teams: Who you are matters here. And, we aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas.
• Learning Culture: With a dedicated focus on training and development, employees can have confidence that day one is truly just the beginning of a dynamic career.
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life.