Project/Program Manager - Project/Program Manager IV

Job#: 3018692

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Project/Program Manager IV

DURATION: 9 MONTHS

LOCATION: ONSITE IN CULVER CITY, CA

PAY RATE: $68 - $78 HOURLY

Job Description: Prime Video Experience Design is seeking a self-motivated, ownership-minded, and nimble Senior Design Program Manager for the Team. This role is a force-multiplier across our studio, amplifying our efforts and impact.

You will collaborate closely with the Business Manager, Studio Strategy team, UX leadership, Design Operations, and cross-functional partners to execute the team's mission and vision.

Your key responsibility will be to provide strategic and operational support to Studio-wide programs and mechanisms. Come build the future of entertainment with us!

Key responsibilities will include:

Partner with Business Manager, Studio Strategy, UX leadership and Design Ops team to help oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the Design Studio

Drive planning and execution of Monthly Studio meetings, annual Studio summits and other Studio events.

Create communications (e.g., monthly Studio newsletter) and upkeep on evergreen communications and Studio documents (e.g. wiki, org chart)

Perpetuate Design in the Open program, effort to evangelize design company-wide. Strategize, generate plans and execute Design Open House events. Evolve and expand the greater Design in the Open initiative to meet changing business needs.

Oversee 3P budget (outsourcing, tooling and research). Create and track POs, track budget, and provide reporting to finance and leaders as needed.

Drive planning and execution of special projects that support Executive goals and vision.

Act as the POC liason to drive efforts across greater Video and Design Community. Active participant and contributor to multiple teams

Initiate and project manage key efforts for the studio to foster community and culture: Studio Rituals, Series, On-boarding, department health efforts, etc...

Oversee Executive Visual design resource. Manage intake requests and facilitate sprint planning.

Our mission at here is to create the number one streaming destination where customers go to fulfill all their entertainment needs. We thoughtfully oversee every moment across the holistic product experience for a customer. We build cohesive experiences that feel straightforward and intuitive. The opportunity is boundless: with ]scale, we provide meaningful experiences for people all over the earth.

Basic qualifications

6+ years of design program management experience required

Knowledge of project management tools and ability to adapt to new systems and technologies

Specific experience with design operations or creative teams

Budget management experience (given the 3P budget oversight responsibility)

Event planning experience at scale

Preferred qualifications

Experience working and contributing to project playbooks, building schedules, managing issues/risks, establishing communication plans and stakeholder management

Experience working with executive leadership

Ability to learn, leverage and use new systems, tools, and technologies across Amazon.

Background working in a collaborative multi-disciplinary UX team

Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills

Understanding of UX design and software development

Experience working with distributed teams, across multiple time zones

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.