Senior Director - Program Management - WWE - Stamford

Job description
The Senior Director, Program Management will play a critical role in the digital future of WWE. This role will focus on two key areas. The first area is the international rollout of the WWE brand and the WWE Network in key international markets. The second area is the critical task of building out and leading a cross-functional PMO. The successful candidate takes initiative, can manage multiple projects at the same time, can think through technical options and be creative in developing measurable solutions while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and professional presence. He/she must have a deep understanding of agile project management tools and approaches to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects and the flexibility to lead diverse and dynamic teams to deliver balanced and integrated digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
Establish a cross functional PMO consisting of members from project management, development, engineering, product and content creation
Define most efficient processes for managing the development pipeline (through agile or other methodologies)
Directly manage a digital project management team including hiring for open positions
Evaluate and onboard third-party vendors
Manage overall operations across product development, web development, and project management
Directly oversee the launch of WWE Network in key international markets including application launches on connected and mobile devices and the deployment of localized mobile apps and web sites
Work closely with the digital analytics team to establish goals for traffic, conversion, and revenue in advance of every project
Work closely with VP of Product and Operations and report on overall team velocity, risk areas, and status
Work with Ad Sales and Ad Operations teams to ensure ad-related projects are scoped correctly and included in overall roadmap
Define process for project intake, assessment, and inclusion in roadmap
Define the operational support strategy for live events

Desired Skills and Experience
8+ years of related experience in Digital Project Management including at least 3 years of progressive experience in digital technologies
Experience working with international markets
Familiar with web and native application platforms including connected devices such as Xbox, Playstation, and Apple TV, as well as mobile application platforms
Experience with video streaming and authenticated video products
ScrumMaster certification, including experience with JIRA/Grasshopper
Experience in mapping business processes to new technologies
Able to establish rapport with a diverse customer base, both internal and external
Strong organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills
Good attention to detail and follow-up skills
Fact-based and data-driven decision maker
Bachelor degree in an analytical field such as Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Accounting, etc.

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