Job Description
Our roster has an opening with your name on it!
FanDuel Sports Networks' mission is to build a transformative, participatory sports platform, anchored by the most exclusive and relevant live professional games, that provides fans a year-round opportunity to engage with content and communities they are most passionate about.
The Position :
We are currently seeking a to join our roster and play a pivotal role on the Technology team in supporting the organization. Reporting to the VP of Program Management, this position will lead companywide projects within the Program Management Office (PMO).
This role will utilize best-in-class project management methodologies to support end-to-end management from initiating, planning, executing to reporting on initiatives supported by the PMO. Will develop and maintain project and process rigor to support complex and transformative projects that are directly tied to the organization's strategic goals. Will build strong relationships with subject matter experts across the organization to ensure all projects are delivered on time and exceed the expectations of stakeholders and partners.
This role is in Southport, CT. The Game Plan :
(What you will do)
- Effectively manage initiatives assigned by the PMO, which are aligned to the organization's strategic goals.
- Work closely with cross functional departments to understand project requirements, align strategy, and formalize a project delivery schedule.
- Coordinate and implement strategic technology and operations initiatives associated with both broadcast television and digital platforms to align with company goals and projects.
- Research and explore emerging technologies, including generative AI, to automate content generation and maximize revenue opportunities.
- Lead initiatives to integrate innovative solutions into existing workflows, ensuring FanDuel Sports Network remains at the forefront of media technology.
- Execute project management resources effectively, ensuring the right tools and techniques are applied to each project.
- Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, across assigned projects, from initiation to close, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet business expectations.
- Proactively identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and budget.
- Provide guidance and understanding of business process redesign to drive change to improve business outcomes.
- Enhance the existing project management processes, tools, techniques, and templates to advance the Project Management Office (PMO).
- Report out using metrics, dashboards, and other tools to demonstrate the status of managed projects.
- Foster a trusting relationship with teammates and all third-party vendors.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture.
The Stats :
(What to bring)
- 8+ years of relevant professional work experience in broadcasting and/or production distribution.
- 5+ years of experience in program management, technical leadership, and delivery of data and reporting solutions.
- History of successfully delivering large-scale and complex technical and functional projects.
- Understanding of a broadcast technologies including news/sports production, live event production, studio operations, file-based content creation and editing/transport/transmission.
- Experience evaluating, selecting, installing, servicing, and maintaining broadcasting industry equipment and information technology systems.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices, such as PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, etc.
- Proficient in project management software and MS Office applications.
- Ability to partner, execute and lead through collaboration to solve problems and generate results.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Highly resourceful and self-driven
- Effective communication skills
Desired Skills: - Broad technical skills and understanding of data and reporting architecture, preferably with Microsoft tools, such as MS Fabric and PowerBI
- Strong understanding of media lifecycle management, metadata standards, and video workflows.
- Ability to evaluate and streamline redundant tools and workflows.
- Experience with vendor management and implementations.
- Experience with process management and process improvement techniques.
- Change management skills (the people side of change)
Player Benefits: - Healthcare Benefits - Start 1st day of employment
- Wellness Program Incentive
- 401K - Match up to 4%.
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal)
- Parental Leave
- Company Holidays
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
The base salary compensation range for this role is $130,000 - $160,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
FanDuel Sports Network, Independently Owned & Operated by Main Street Sports Group, L.L.C, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About us: Diamond Sports Group LLC, an independently managed and unconsolidated subsidiary of Sinclair FanDuel Sports Network, Independently Owned & Operated by Diamond Sports Group, L.L.C, owns the Regional Sports Networks (RSNs), the nation's leading provider of local sports. Its 17 owned-and-operated RSNs include: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, FanDuel Sports Network Florida, FanDuel Sports Network Great Lakes, FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, FanDuel Sports Network New Orleans, FanDuel Sports Network North, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma, FanDuel Sports Network SoCal, FanDuel Sports Network South, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, FanDuel Sports Network Southwest, FanDuel Sports Network Sun, FanDuel Sports Network West, and FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin. The FanDuel Sports Network RSNs serve as the TV home to many MLB, NHL and NBA teams based in the United States.
FanDuel Sports Network also has a joint venture in Marquee, the home of the Chicago Cubs, and a minority interest in the YES Network, the local destination for the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets. Diamond RSNs produce approximately 5,000 live local professional telecasts each year in addition to a wide variety of locally produced sports events and programs each year.
If you like growth and working with dedicated, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
It is the policy of FanDuel Sports Network to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FanDuel Sports Network will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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