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Director, PMO & Technical Program Management – Broadcast Media Technology
Location: New York City, NY (Midtown Manhattan) – Must be local
Schedule: Hybrid (3–5 days onsite, depending on project needs)
Duration: 3–6 month contract (contract-to-hire / strong intent to convert to FTE)
Pay Rate: Up to $220/hr (flexibility up to ~$250/hr for exceptional candidates)
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday
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About the Role
Our client, a leading broadcast media organization, is seeking a Director-level PMO & Technical Program Management leader to support the SVP of Broadcast Media Technology. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for building and scaling a PMO function from the ground up within a large enterprise media environment. Unlike traditional program management roles, this individual will not be stepping into an existing PMO structure. Instead, they will be responsible for establishing governance, hiring and leading a team of project managers, and defining how program execution operates across a portfolio of enterprise technology initiatives. This role functions as a strategic partner to executive leadership, overseeing delivery of complex technical programs spanning broadcast infrastructure, enterprise systems, engineering operations, and large-scale technology transformation initiatives. While experience in Media & Entertainment / Broadcast is highly valued, strong PMO leadership and technical program management capability is the primary requirement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and build a PMO function from the ground up, including structure, governance, and operating modelServe as a strategic partner / Chief of Staff–level advisor to the SVP of Broadcast Media TechnologyHire, manage, and develop a team of 5–6 Project Managers across technical workstreamsOversee a portfolio of enterprise technology and broadcast infrastructure initiativesDefine and enforce PMO standards, delivery frameworks, and execution best practicesManage full program lifecycle including scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and resource planningOversee execution of technical infrastructure projects, enterprise systems, and transformation initiativesDrive budgeting, forecasting, financial tracking, and executive-level reportingManage risks, dependencies, issues, and mitigation strategies across multiple programsLead executive steering meetings, status reporting, and cross-functional alignment sessionsPartner with engineering, infrastructure, operations, and vendor teams to ensure delivery successOversee vendor coordination, procurement support, and external partner managementEnsure strong alignment between technical teams and executive leadershipTranslate complex technical initiatives into clear executive narratives and roadmapsDrive process improvement, operational maturity, and delivery consistency across the PMO
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in technical program management, PMO leadership, or enterprise program deliveryProven experience building or scaling a PMO, not just operating within oneStrong experience managing enterprise-level technical programs and portfoliosBackground in technical infrastructure, systems, or large-scale enterprise technology initiativesExperience leading and managing project managers or program management teamsStrong expertise in project planning, governance, budgeting, forecasting, and reportingExperience managing cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, infrastructure, vendors, and executive leadershipStrong understanding of PMO frameworks and delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)Experience with tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, MS Project, or similar platformsExceptional communication and executive presentation skillsAbility to operate in fast-paced, high-visibility enterprise environmentsMust be local to New York City and available onsite 3–5 days/week
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Media & Entertainment, Broadcast, Streaming, or News organizationsExposure to broadcast systems, media infrastructure, or production technology environmentsExperience with enterprise transformations or large-scale infrastructure buildoutsBackground in data centers, critical systems, or engineering-heavy environmentsExperience working with vendors, architects, MEP firms, or infrastructure partnersPMP, Scrum, or Agile certificationsEngineering or technical degree (preferred but not required)
Additional Information
Highly visible role reporting directly to the SVP of Broadcast Media TechnologyWorks closely with the EVPStrong likelihood of contract-to-permanent conversion (intent is FTE conversion)Opportunity to define and build a PMO function from scratchIdeal candidate is both a hands-on operator and strategic leaderMust thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure, enterprise media environments
Top Must-Haves (Client Priority)
PMO leadership experience (built or scaled a PMO)Managed teams of project/program managersLed enterprise technical programs or infrastructure portfoliosStrong executive communication + stakeholder managementExperience with governance, budgeting, and delivery oversight
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