Project Manager - Burbank - Cast & Crew

Description

About Us

At Cast & Crew, we've empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands - Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies – we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools. The industry continues to move faster than ever, and the need for our expertise, our technology, and our people has never been greater. We are a production's best ally every step of the way. #OneCastOneCrew

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Position Overview

Cast & Crew is seeking a Project Manager to join the Transformation Office. Reporting to the VP, Transformation, the Project Manager leads and manages projects focused on significant organizational change, often involving process improvements, new strategies, or digital transformation. They are responsible for the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering measurable results. Key responsibilities include developing project plans, managing budgets, coordinating teams, and communicating with stakeholders.

Be a part of an organization that is modernizing and transforming it's platforms, processes, and skills to accelerate business strategy.

Requirements:

• Planning and Management: Defining project goals, scope, dependencies, and deliverables, creating detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Performance Monitoring: Tracking project progress, measuring key performance indicators, and reporting on project status
• Budget Management: Managing project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring projects are delivered within allocated resources.
• Communication: Keeping stakeholders informed of project status, progress, and any changes or issues that arise.
• Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks associated with transformation projects.
• Process Improvement: Analyzing current project management processes, identifying areas for enhancement, and developing solutions for optimization.
• Team Collaboration: Fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams and removing obstacles to progress.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related field.
• 4+ years in project management.
• Experience with business or tech transformation.
• Proven experience in leading and managing complex projects, ideally with experience in agile, waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive resolution.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels and effectively manage expectations.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks associated with transformation projects.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Experience in digital transformation projects, including understanding of digital tools and technologies.
• Familiarity with PMIS platforms (e.g., Jira, SmartSheet, , ServiceNow)
• Understanding financial principles and managing project budgets is essential.
• PMP or Agile certifications are a plus.

Special Work Conditions

• Sedentary – Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Some positions may entail exerting up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, or pull.

Benefits

Cast & Crew provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and more Note: Cast & Crew benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Cast & Crew is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

CA residents

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