Director Program Management - Spectrum News

This position is responsible for the strategic leadership and the successful delivery of programs within the Spectrum Networks Product and Technology portfolio, consisting of IT, newsroom technology, video broadcast and distribution, and digital products. This position directs cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of strategic roadmaps across the technology organization, establishes project management standards and practices, and provides executive reporting to ensure transparency and clarity of program status.
RESPONSIBILITIES
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
Directs a team responsible for the delivery of programs and projects within the Spectrum Networks Product & Technology group.
Directs a program direction, supporting business cases and various enterprise-wide high-level project and program plans.
Manages a team to ensure the delivery of projects and manages project scope, timing, and budgets as needed, based on the needs of the business.
Provides oversight and leadership to other Project Managers in project and resource planning, assigning projects, and provides support to direct report project managers.
Responsible for performance review and monitoring continuous improvement plans.
Drives an operating rhythm for all project delivery teams that unifies the way we work across all markets.
Leads a unified portfolio management process for technology projects, leveraging tools, practices, and systems that create transparency and consistency across all markets.
Reconciles plans and technology systems against our desired future state, redefining our roadmaps with a long-range plan.
Works with stakeholders to continuously prioritize delivery roadmaps, creating transparency, clarity of commitments, and a change management processes.
Serves as a mentor to program and project managers and project leaders to educate and assist them with implementing project management processes and making improvement/changes.
Manages project staff results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; plans, monitors, and appraises job results.
Accountable for the creation and execution of project management processes and methodologies to ensure delivery of project scope on time and within budget while meeting or exceeding quality standards and customer expectations.
Accountable for plans and teamwork assignments, directing work efforts, reviewing integrated project plans, escalating & communicating resource needs, ensuring completion of quality reviews, and driving the resolution of issues as appropriate.
Works with senior leadership and stateholders to develop program direction and changes.
Works with stakeholders to define long-range plans, including associated budget forecasts.
Responsible for delivering all projects contained in the project portfolio on time, within budget and meeting the strategic and business requirements.
Responsible for tracking key project milestones and recommending adjustments to Project Managers.
Partners with senior leadership and stakeholders to identify and prioritize opportunities to achieve the goals of the enterprise.
Partners with senior level management with minimal direction.
Responsible for managing all aspects of the design, development and implementation of the program.
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Demonstrated management skills leading teams of individual program and project managers
Ability to build high performance teams
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Ability to define key performance indicators/metrics
Ability to effectively analyze and interpret data
Ability to show judgment and initiative to accomplish job duties
Ability to document, prepare, and deliver data-driven presentations
Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
Ability to influence internal and external key stakeholders and build consensus
Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
Ability to provide leadership and direction to cross-functional and virtual teams with a mixture of direct and dotted-line reporting
Ability to supervise and motivate others
Ability to develop strong working relationships with peers and project members
Ability to oversee and manage large, complex, diverse and strategic projects that impact the organization as a whole
Ability in implementing program and project plans and monitor progress, resource usage and quality
Demonstrated understanding and ability to manage complex program and project budgets
Demonstrated knowledge in conducting risk assessments and developing plans for eliminating or mitigating the risks identified
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical, or related field, or equivalent experience
Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Management Experience - 5+
Managing complex programs or projects - 8+
Preferred Education
Advanced management or technical degree
Project Management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum
Preferred Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Telecommunications Industry experience preferred - 5+
Experience working with video solutions, digital technologies, and AI
Working Conditions
Office environment
Exposure to moderate noise levels
Travel required
KGN705 2025-55827 2025
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The base pay for this position generally is between
$124,000.00 and $220,000.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
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