Project Manager, Corporate Legal Affairs

Company Description

Join our NBCUniversal EPIC Legal Team! EPIC symbolizes key foundational principles as we strive to be extraordinary partners to our businesses in an evolving environment. Here at NBCU Legal, we are Expert Partners who provide Inspiring and Creative solutions to our clients. We are subject-matter experts who collaborate with our legal colleagues and clients to guide, solve and push for our collective success. We inspire by bringing optimism and positivity to our work, and apply strategic and innovative thinking to support our businesses.

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Job Description

Role Purpose

The Project Manager, Corporate Legal Affairs will partner with key business and legal stakeholders, as well as internal subject matter experts, to develop, strategize, and help drive cross-company initiatives that impact NBCUniversal in support of the due diligence of the corporate structuring project. In collaboration with functions such as Legal, O&T, HR, and Communications, the Project Manager will act as a knowledgeable resource to inform and manage project teams as processes and initiatives are being considered and developed.

The role will report into the General Counsel, Corporate Legal Affairs, O&T and will be based in our iconic NY 30 Rockefeller Plaza office. This is a temporary position, for approximately one year.

Job Duties

• Lead project management initiatives by creating internal teams, getting stakeholder buy-in, meeting deadlines, staying within approved budgets, and more
• Successfully complete projects by identifying and clarifying issues and priorities; communicating and coordinating requirements; expediting fulfillment; evaluating milestone accomplishments; identifying optional courses of action; and delivering the initiative
• Be knowledgeable and up-to-speed on business changes, acquisitions, divestitures, and other large-scale changes that may require support from internal stakeholders
• Act as the key point person for other functions with matters related to the corporate structuring project
• Partner closely with internal subject matter experts from other functions (Legal, O&T, HR, Communications, and more) in the execution of the corporate structuring project
• Create detailed, realistic project plans and be adaptable to changes happening across the company
• Identify ways to measure impact and success of improvements, enhancements, and changes
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Undergraduate degree
• 5+ years of experience, including some experience leading large-scale initiatives

Desired Characteristics

• Solid project and process management skills, with demonstrated track record of delivering results
• Comfort with navigating data, technology and legal file storage systems
• High sense of urgency and ability to drive initiatives from start to finish
• Superior business acumen and business partnership, with ability to establish credibility and rapport with all levels of employees
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, matrix environment
• Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to concisely represent a point of view
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with organization and follow-through skills
• Ability to flex and adapt to ever-changing business needs and timelines
• Team player

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work in New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA
• Must be willing to travel

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $80,000 - $100,000 (bonus eligible).

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.

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