Freelance Project Manager - Big Ten Network

at FOX Payroll Services in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox Sports

FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL's America's Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Big Ten Network is looking for a Freelance Project Manager to join their team in Chicago, IL. We are looking for a Freelance Project Manager who is self-driven and take prides in every detail of their work.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Project management includes planning, scheduling, budgeting, project communication, issue resolution, change management, vendor management, and risk management
Create and execute project plans for multiple projects
Coordination with all parties to refine project plan; Engineering, Operations teams, and other relevant source personnel depending on the project
Ensure projects meet deadlines and budgetary objectives
Collaborate with product management, design, and technical development teams
Coordinate across multiple teams, both internal and external
Coordinate design sessions and obtain signoffs
Coordinate vendors onsite visits for training, commissioning, or troubleshooting
Manage vendors
Effectively communicate relevant project information to all stakeholders and project team members
Procurement of goods and services including managing vendors and ensuring on-time delivery, invoice payments and reconciliation with Finance system
Oversee all incoming and outgoing project documentation
Request user access to internal tools, systems, temporary badge, or work location for project team

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
4+ years of experience in a technical project management role leading complex projects
5+ years of experience in a project management role
Experience with a variety of project management methodologies
Proven management of multiple project stakeholders (e.g., internal core team, external vendors, contractors, business users, senior management)
Effective management of multiple projects simultaneously
Effective communication and presentation skills appropriate for interaction with network clients, vendors, and senior management
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent project leadership and team-building skills
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Ability to manage cross-functional teams consisting of product, design, and engineering
Ability to understand technical and design documents
Ability to multi-task and manage various project elements simultaneously
Proficiency in MS Office tools
Big-picture thinking and vision
Strong work ethics and integrity
Proactively taking action on open tasks, issues, and risks
Self-starter, fast learner, easily adapts to frequently changes and driven
Capacity to manage high-pressure situations

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
BS degree or equivalent, PMP, MBA, or CSM
Experience with broadcast systems
Experience in consulting or client services

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

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