Project Manager

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world's leading and most valued brands, including : FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group.

We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Project Manager to manage several Fox News Digital Mobile & OTT projects through inception, planning, execution, and closure.

You will have the opportunity to manage the full life cycle of a project and see projects through from start to finish, and we want someone who is as passionate as we are about bug free experiences and creating a seamless experience for our users.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a Project Manager supporting our suite of Mobile & OTT apps for the Fox News, Fox Business and Fox Weather
• The team consists of developers & QA Analysts dedicated to iOS, Android, tvOS, Android TV, Fire TV & Roku apps
• Manage the full project life cycle with internal and external resources when applicable
• Requirements gathering
• Gathering estimates
• Creating project plans and managing timelines
• Obtaining approvals from stakeholders
• Managing scope and change requests
• Managing development
• Proactively identifying risks and providing options forward
• Managing deployments (Deployments may occur during the evening hours on rare occasion)
• Facilitate sprint ceremonies (stand-up, sprint planning, pointing, grooming, retrospectives) and other meetings as needed with other internal teams (Technology, Product, QA, etc)
• Lead and facilitate regular team and vendor meetings to review project status and resolve issues
• Work closely with stakeholders to prioritize bugs, features and major releases
• Communicate project progress to internal stakeholders, resolve conflicts / blockers, follow proper escalations paths when required
• Ensure quality updates are regularly released to users during maintenance phases
• Provide frequent updates on release schedules, quality, and progress to senior management
• Use solid judgment to escalate issues appropriately

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Experience playing the Project Manager / Scrum Master role for multiple software development teams
• Strong technology background with a deep understanding of Ad Technology, including platforms, 3rd party technology, processes, delivery, and testing
• Advanced knowledge and application of project delivery lifecycles methodology, particularly Agile framework
• Experience in managing small teams (up to 10 individuals) independently
• Highly organized with the ability to work on several projects and tasks in parallel in a fast-paced environment
• Able to anticipate and prevent problems and roadblocks before they occur; effectively work with team members and management to resolve complex problems
• Able to communicate and exchange complex information in a clear, concise manner to a variety of audiences : development teams, product managers, vendors, and senior management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with JIRA or ticketing / bug tracking systems

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

CSM, PMP, SAFe and other certifications are a plus

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Learn more about Fox Tech at https : / / tech.fox.com

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company.

We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen.

That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is : $127,000.

00-145,500.00 annually for New York City and Westchester County, NY. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical / dental / vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.

Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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