Project Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities
Universal Brand Development Overview:
Universal Brand Development globally drives expansion of the company's intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. Along with franchise brand management, Universal Brand Development's core businesses include Consumer Products and Games and Digital Platforms based on the company's extensive portfolio of intellectual properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination and DreamWorks Animation. Universal Brand Development is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. www.universalbranddevelopment.com.

Universal Brand Development is committed to leading transformation by attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to celebrating diversity, fostering inclusive, equitable environments by honoring the experiences, perspective, and uniqueness of each individual.

Summary:
The Project Manager for the Brand Development Operations group will manage the deliverables for the creative team, including style guides, packaging guides, retail guides and character art. The Project Manager is the lead communicator across the business, with key partners in product development across the global business.

Responsibilities include:
• Develop and enforce production timelines & schedules.
• Maintain accurate project list/job status sheet for all creative projects with proactive management.
• Partner with Creative leads to ensure seamless management of projects and requests.
• Liaison for legal and trademark approvals.
• Facilitate creative reviews and work across other lines of business, including Marketing and Promotions, Games and Publishing.
• Budget management and invoice processing.

Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 5+ years related experience, strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic, critical thinker and creative problem solver
• Experience in licensing or marketing preferred; understanding of product development cycles desired.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint &/or Keynote
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at one time
• Must be a self-motivated & enjoy working in a constantly changing environment

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics:
• Knowledge of Acrobat, Photoshop and Illustrator preferred
• Team player who's curious, likes to brainstorm ideas & enjoys life!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk949p-3-144-238-20-42 in your application.