Job Description

Reporting to the TechEx Sr. Manager, the Technical Project Specialist plays a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing IT initiatives across NBCUniversal Lot. This role ensures that technology projects ranging from infrastructure deployments to end-user technology rollouts are delivered on time, within scope, and with a focus on operational excellence. This is a full-time, on-site role designed to support close collaboration with the team and partners.

The Technical Project Specialist partners closely with cross-functional teams in this full-time, on-site role to drive collaboration and alignment across Workplace IT Operations, Engineering, TechBar, UCC, and Executive Support—streamlining workflows, tracking milestones, provide updates to leadership, and ensuring seamless transitions to business-as-usual (BAU) support models.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables for multiple concurrent IT initiatives.
• Coordinate resource allocation, scheduling, and task ownership with internal teams and external vendors for projects.
• Prepare and distribute project documentation, meeting notes, and status reports to stakeholders.
• Track project progress, proactively identify risks and dependencies, and escalate blockers as needed.
• Support the rollout of hardware, software, and system upgrades, ensuring minimal business disruption.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for project updates, stakeholder communication, and executive reporting.
• Facilitate meetings, track action items, and ensure timely follow-through on commitments.
• Contribute to the development of playbooks, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve project execution efficiency.
• Support post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and best practices for continuous improvement.
• Develops and maintains the project intake process, serving as the single point of contact for all new project requests.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in IT project coordination or management, preferably in a large enterprise environment.
• Technical Skills:
  • Familiarity with IT infrastructure, end-user computing, and service delivery environments.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Airtable, MS Project, or ServiceNow).
  • Strong understanding of ITIL principles and operational support workflows.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Problem-solving mindset with a collaborative and adaptable approach.

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• PMP, CAPM, or Agile certification a plus.
• Experience supporting technology transitions, large-scale deployments, or office relocations.
• Familiarity with media, entertainment, or studio production environments is a bonus.

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $85,000 - $100,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.