Senior Technical Program Manager

Who We Are

We’re a cast of characters working to shine a spotlight on anime. Crunchyroll, a Sony PIctures Entertainment subsidiary with employees across the globe, is an international business focused on creating both online and offline experiences for fans through content (licensed, co-produced, originals, distribution), merchandise, events, gaming, news, and more. Visit our About Us pages for more information.

About the Team

The Technology Solutions Business Operations organization is a distributed team responsible for coordinating initiatives for the Crunchyroll IT and Security teams.  We work to standardize Agile methodologies for the organization, evangelize process improvements, and lead cross-team communications. By joining the Technology Solutions team, you’ll be a part of our Global Team of IT professionals, helping deliver the tools, services, and technical solutions that enable our internal teams to deliver a world-class anime experience to fans each and every day. 

• This is a full-time, on-site position based in Dallas, TX; or Los Angeles, CA
• Standard business hours with occasional travel for vendor meetings or project support as needed.
• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment with exposure to enterprise-level IT operations.

Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Program Manager with a passion for leading teams, coordinating information, and solving problems across the IT organization.

This role will be based on-site at least 3 days per week in one of our office locations—Dallas, TX; or Los Angeles, CA—and will play a critical role in managing IT initiatives. (Candidates must be able to work onsite at one of these locations)

The ideal candidate brings a strong program management background, has demonstrated the ability to deliver against company strategic goals, and drives value through efficient process and data-driven insights.

This position will report into the Senior Director of Program Management for the Technology Solutions group and will work closely with various teams across the business to support pivotal initiatives.

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Organize, plan and track ongoing projects and strategic initiatives for the Technology Solutions teams
• Oversee the day-to-day progress of projects and initiatives with regard to schedule, scope, and process - and organizes information so it’s digestible for a globally distributed team
• Effectively lead meetings, track next actions, and proactively follow up on action items
• Build and leverage effective partnerships across technical and business communities
• Serve as a key liaison with relevant business groups to facilitate planning and collaboration between teams, align on goals, identify dependencies, mitigate risks, and effectively communicate regular updates to all stakeholders
• Demonstrate an understanding of the business and its structure, processes, and tools, and how initiatives positively impact the overall business 
• Establish and maintain best practices and repeatable processes to increase efficiency for teams in conjunction with the larger Technology Solutions group

About You:

We get excited about candidates like you because you have:

• 5+ years experience as project or program manager 

• BS degree or equivalent experience required, MS degree preferred

• Experience working with globally distributed teams

• Working knowledge and understanding of key concepts and best practices for program management

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels, including Senior and C-level stakeholders
• Must be self-motivating, self-sufficient and have the strong ability to work effectively as an individual or as part of a team
• Accuracy, acute attention to detail, and ability to work with minimal direct supervision

• Ideal candidate is inquisitive, organized, meticulous and has a desire for continued self-improvement and development of new skills 
• Ability to demonstrate a calm and cool demeanor when managing multiple projects and deliverables
• Outstanding time management skills to balance multiple, changing priorities 
• Experience with both agile and waterfall methodologies, and knowing when to apply each, preferred

• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet and Google Suite, a plus

Nice to haves:

• Prior experience in or managing projects related to technology or streaming, a plus 
• Professional certification such as PMP, CSM
• Experience working within an IT team

Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate, and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
• Flexible time off policies allow you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
• Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Health Savings Account HSA program
• Health care and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) plan, with employer match
• Employer-paid commuter benefit
• Support program for new parents
• Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!

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