TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER
The Role
If you would like to play a central role in the live, cloud-based delivery of premier sporting events for global broadcasters and OTT platforms, read on!
We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead and manage critical media services projects for M2A’s global sports clients.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and execution of multiple simultaneous projects. The role includes the management of project scope, issue and risk management, change control process, scheduling resources, and agile management of engineering teams including estimating, planning, removing blockers, velocity monitoring and hitting goals.
You Will
Deliver project management best practice within an Agile environment
Define project scope and goals
Plan & schedule project timelines: determine and right size relevant activities and efforts to formulate, own and oversee a comprehensive and executable project delivery plan
Help engineering teams to deliver to agreed timelines and goals
Work with Senior Technical staff to capture and document requirements
Own and track project administration, including all documentation
Own and track project progress and performance against all actions and milestones
Identify and manage project risk
Identify and manage complex and multiple dependencies
Identify and manage resource usage and costs
Be able to adapt to changing requirements and priorities, but also confident to raise questions on these across all levels of the business
You’ll Have
5 + years of project management experience in a technical environment managing agile software projects – preference for experience in broadcast, cloud, live streaming or VOD
Experience working with Technical and Solutions Architects
Experience working with co-located and remote development teams
Knowledge of and experience with Amazon Web Services, or alternative cloud services providers
Able to facilitate and coach individuals and teams
Project management qualification preferred (AGILE, APM)
Scrum (CSM/ PSM) / Kanban experience
Proven track record integrating strategy, business process, technology, change management, and project delivery
Self-motivation with a desire to add value
Experience with project management and collaboration tools, such as Jira, Confluence and Slack
Benefits
M2A Media offers a stimulating work environment that encompasses flexible working and on-going career development, along with:
· 25 days holiday
· Medical insurance
· Dental insurance
· Travel insurance
· Life cover
· Company pension
· Flexible and remote working
· Company bike scheme
To apply for this role, please contact our Head of Account Management, Guy Taylor on guy.taylor@m2amedia.wpcomstaging.com