Technical Project Manager

Who are we hiring? The Technical Project Manager is responsible for assisting the VP of Production Innovation in scheduling, managing, and delivering technical projects spanning the gamut of post production activities for Sphere Studios. This position will work with colleagues across the Capture Operations, Productions, Post Production, and Creative departments to plan and execute projects of strategic importance to the organization. An emphasis on delivery and communication with executives and internal and external stakeholders, as well as teamwork in a matrixed environment is required. This position requires a versatile experience base in project management processes spanning every department in post production, with an emphasis on technical infrastructure and processes. What will you do? • Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and with value-added results. • Oversee and prepare technology plans and budgets. • Ensure vendor payments and necessary approvals are on time • Create, maintain, and distribute project documentation, internal reporting, meeting minutes and deliverables. • Proactively identify program level risks and communicate these to project teams and management. • Document development projects and testing status e.g., post-production software testing and results. • Effective and frequent communication to project sponsors, resources and management around project status, budget, scope and timeline. • Use influence and insights to help the business achieve its goals and to make appropriate use of technology resources. • When appropriate, work with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs. • Develop and maintain key customer and vendor relationships • Identify and establish key technical solutions in collaboration with department heads What do you need to succeed? • 8 years of experience in post production processes and support, including hardware, and software project management • IT, media, and production technology subject matter expertise. • Previous experience developing and managing vendor relationships • Strong communication skills with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate effectively with technical staff, business stakeholders and senior management. • Strong organizational skills a must. Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus. • Demonstrated expertise in planning, budgeting, and project management. Prior experience in another business function within the media and entertainment space is a plus. • Demonstrated experience in product development, media technology integration, software development projects, agile, waterfall and hybrid methodologies. • Experience negotiating contracts and professional services required. • Proven ability to build credibility and strong customer relationships as a trusted technology advisor who understands their business needs and can balance with organizational strategy. • Ability to collaborate, build relationships and influence individuals at all levels in a matrix-management environment (as well as external vendors and service providers) to ensure that segregation and overlapping roles are identified and coordinated. • Self-motivated and able to anticipate stakeholder needs and stay ahead of potential issues. • Experience in entertainment and production industry products preferred. • Seasoned professional able to work calmly under pressure and/or challenging conditions. • Very strong communication management and the ability to work with and negotiate with executive stakeholders. • Thorough knowledge of MS Project or similar management software and MS office suite Why is MSG for me? With MSG Sphere, we are creating an entirely new medium that will deliver immersive entertainment experiences at an unparalleled scale. Beyond a venue, Sphere is a multi-sensory platform with experiential technology programming directly to your senses. You will see in ways never imagined, hear with every fiber of your being, and experience like never before. To deliver on this promise, we are building the largest immersive venue in the world, MSG Sphere at The Venetian in Las Vegas, with a second Sphere venue planned for London, pending necessary approvals. In addition to building a breakthrough venue, we’re building a production studio team, a technology venture team, and a full commercial organization to make the MSG Sphere a world class brand and business for our fans, our artists, and our partners. We have offices and roles in Burbank CA, Las Vegas NV, New York, NY and London. 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