Project Manager

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ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI), a unit of ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), is comprised of many of the world’s most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, MTV LIVE HD, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central, Paramount Channel, BET and more. ViacomCBS brands reach more than 3.8 billion cumulative subscribers in 180+ countries and territories via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties, in 40 languages.

Project Manager
Department: Measurement Strategy & Data Governance
London

Unleash your potential in a place you belong!

Come and join a culture where content, people and ideas merge. An exciting and open place where your talents can truly thrive. Ready? This could be the start of something special.

At ViacomCBS, we have an iconic portfolio of brands, like Paramount, MTV, Nickelodeon, and many more - but it’s our employees that make it unique. You could be the next addition to our incredible team.

Is this the role for you?

This is a varied role that will support the Measurement Strategy and Optimization team in reporting, communication, documentation, and a variety of administrative tasks. The Project manager must have great administrative skills, attention to detail and be proactive and eager to learn. This person must have experience of working in cross functional teams and liaise with a broader project management organization. They must have excellent skills on Jira, Confluence, and advance skills in Excel (V-Look Ups & Pivot tables). Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. This person should have a good working knowledge of digital streaming and Analytics operations.

What will you be doing?

Manage and coordinate the administrative aspects of the Measurement Strategy & Optimization team.
Provide high quality administrative and project support to the Measurement Strategy leadership.
Set up and coordinate an Impediments Review Boards.
Build detailed and efficient process documentation and confluence pages to be shared at all levels
Manage and improve our status reporting process, tools and artifacts to communicate the status of key projects
Provide project updates and reports via Jira, Jira Structure, Excel, and any other tracking tool.
Monitor and analyse information to effectively manage key project controls, including RAID, milestones, change control, train releases, etc.
Implement and uphold clear governance structures and processes across the team.
Assist the Measurement Strategy and Optimization team to plan, execute and finalise change initiatives across the organization to support data collection initiatives and testing. This will include document management, planning, risk and coordinating efforts of team members to deliver projects according to plan.
Ability to communicate and work with product owners, developers, and change managers to ensure all epics and stories meet Analytics standards.

What are we looking for?

Expert Knowledge In Jira/Confluence

Must be proficient with Atlassian tools and their ecosystems.
Ideally comfortable with complex JQL and queries
Ideally good understanding of workflows
Experience in project set up or definition within Jira is highly desirable.

Excel/Gsheet/Reporting

Advanced knowledge of formulas
Good knowledge of VBA or GScript
Experience with building reports, tracking and analysing data and data sets
Experience of working in a project management or PMO team
Strong knowledge of Scrum and other Agile frameworks and software engineering practices, as well as traditional project management approaches
Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel)
Excellent written and verbal communications, presentation skills, and meeting facilitation skills (including with an executive audience)
Excellent time management and organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to identify and solve issues
Experience managing projects within a media company and/or in an online business’s environment
Experience as a program manager and/or scrum-of-scrum driving program-level, global, matrix projects to deadlines, in direct-to-consumer entertainment or media products
Other Reporting and task management experience with PPM tools such as: Miro, Jira Align (Agile Craft), Aha!, Planview, Tableau, Google Tables, or Google Data Studio
Jira Project Administration certification
PMP Certification or similar Program/Project Management certification
Dev Ops experience
Experience with Content Management Systems, Publishing Systems, Digital Media sites development, video and/or knowledge of advertising concepts (traditional and/or online
Basic proficiency and general understanding of standard development software

Everything else!

We offer an inclusive environment where you can really be yourself and find your niche. You’ll get to work alongside streaming platforms you can be proud of, with content that touches millions of lives. Plus, you can learn about the things we’re doing to make the industry more sustainable, and enjoy lots of perks:

A monthly streaming fund
All the health and financial benefits you’d expect, and some you wouldn’t
Flexibility to own the way you work
Mental health activities and support
All manner of BBQs, socials and events

What are you waiting for? Put in your application!

Our Values

Our values are intertwined and work together to drive the business outcomes we seek, and once combined we believe these will power our company forward.

Optimism & Determination

We share a positive belief that we can navigate and thrive in the landscape ahead.

Inclusivity & Collaboration

We Embrace new and diverse voices, act with care and work together to capture opportunities and manager through challenges.

Agility & Adaptability

We think entrepreneurially, are resilient in change and move quickly to anticipate and create what’s next.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
At ViacomCBS, 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. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we take our responsibility in safeguarding children and adults seriously. We work hard to ensure that everyone with whom we engage receive equal protection from all types of harm or abuse, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, sexual orientation or identity; an obligation we take very seriously.
To ensure, we are an exemplar in the field of safeguarding individuals, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria of the role applied for and for those who are successful in receiving an offer for roles that interact with children, completed background checks will be required prior to joining. Should you need any support during the recruitment process, please advise your recruiter or email UK.recruitment@vimn.com where we will support your request as suitably possible.
Additionally, we are proud to partner with a number of incredible communities and if you have a disability or a long-term condition (including hidden conditions such as mental health, autism, dyslexia, etc) that would need an adjustment; either in the application process, the interview process, the onboarding process or day to day, our amazing partner Evenbreak can provide additional help and advice to disabled candidates who may be interested in our vacancies. Find out more at https://hive.evenbreak.co.uk

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ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At ViacomCBS, 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. ViacomCBS 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 have any difficulties in applying or require access needs arising from a mobility or any other impairment please let us know by emailing uk.recruitment@vimn.com or calling 0207 555 1234. We can then ensure your experience and visit is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.