Interim Senior Project Manager (12month FTC)

This role’s will be responsible for projects across Hayu, EMEA Networks & Int’l DTC EMEA brands, including Universal+ and NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock. Key Responsibilities & Duties: Plan and lead complex large scale, cross functional projects across multi-disciplinary teams working in close collaboration with the teams across Hayu, EMEA, Networks & DTC. Take lead on key partner/supplier relationships in relation to the Projects (e.g. IMO, Accedo, Merapar, CTS) and work closely with the relevant Project Managers and Product Owners. Ensure management of scope is clearly defined in collaboration with relevant project stakeholders. Compile and report on all projects to SLT. Host a monthly forum to update the wider business stakeholders on Project statuses. Work with Senior Business Ops leadership to move forward key strategic initiatives. Manage project schedules, resource allocation plans, project risks and issues, escalating any threats or opportunities to key stakeholders in a timely manner. Able to identify and work with Management on prioritization of critical project outcomes. Work in close collaboration with key stakeholders to communicate scope or milestone changes clearly to ensure buy in throughout the organisation; stakeholders include (but are not limited to) Development teams, Product Team, Business Ops & Strategy, Finance, Tech Ops, Programming, Creative, Commercial, Marketing & Legal. Liaise with external stakeholders and other affiliates as required. Ensure any change initiatives are implemented and integrated into the overall project plan as necessary. Ensure that project planning covers all stages of the project lifecycle in collaboration with other departments. Define and implement project governance structures that define clear roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities that ensure project reports are produced in a timely manner to all level of stakeholders across the business. Contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental processes and procedures. Be passionate about delivering projects on time and to budget. Provide a single, transparent view, of progress, risks, issues and constraints. Experience working across a broad range of territories with a variety of stakeholders. Any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training. Every member of staff is expected to show respect to their colleagues and to understand and adhere to the Company’s values; they are also expected to work collaboratively and to support all the functions with which they have contact in achieving the Company’s objectives. The responsibilities & duties of the role are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.