About the Role

CNN Digital is seeking an experiencedProgram Manager, Technical to oversee and drive the development, release, and continuous improvement ofkey products withinourbest-in-classdigital portfolio.

As the technical program/delivery lead for2-3scrum teams within CNN27sPlatformsgroup, you will collaborate with Product, Design, Engineering, and multiple organizational stakeholders to ensure successful on-timedelivery of features andenhancements toCNN27s digitalproducts. Your focus will span from planningthroughexecution,ensuring each project aligns with CNN27s strategicobjectives, adheres to relevantindustry standards, andmaintainsworld-class reliability.

This role in particular will focus ondrivingthe roadmap delivery forourEditorial Experience.A successful candidate will:

• Understand system architecture,andcomfortable driving integrations across CMSand distribution endpointswith a focus on scalability and automation.

• Work withproduct toclearly communicate user needsto our teams,whileprioritizingworkagainst business needs, and help teams navigate tradeoffsduring the successful delivery of the implementation.

• Useyourtechnical skills to help simplify delivery withyourdevelopment, product, and design partners.Ensurethatend-to-endsystems havebeentakenintoconsideration,and delivery gapsare minimized.

• Strengthen partnerships with end-users as well as cross-functional dependencies.

• Buildandinterpret dashboards, analytics, and reporting to track progress and inform planning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Leadership & Strategy

a. Lead end-to-endtechnicalprogram management fortheeditorial toolingthat multiple productswithinCNN27sdigital platformsrely on.

b.Develop programplans that align to productroadmaps, ensuringthey map to organizationobjectivesand user needs.

2.. Cross-Team Coordination

a. Coordinatewithdependent teams, ensuringexternal partnerteamshavedefinedrequirements,managingdependencies, and deliveringhigh-quality outcomes on schedule.

b. Promote clear, consistent communication across all project stakeholders.

c.Drivetechnical conversationswithengineering teamsaroundarchitecture,solution designs, and testing.

3. Planning & Execution

a. Create comprehensive program plans, outlining scope, milestones, success metrics, and resource allocation.

b. Track progress, proactively resolve conflicts, and adjust timelines to keep initiatives on track.

c. Identifyand managerisksand dependenciesto ensuretimelydelivery.

4. Organizational Workflow & Team Management

a. Designandoptimizeworkflows that ensure effective collaboration across Scrum teams, fromideationto release.

b. Organize regular leadership communications (e.g., executive briefings, steering committees) fortimely, data-driven decision-making and project updates.

c. Ability to support and manage 2-3cross-functionalscrum teams.

d. Conduct retrospectives and post-incident reviews, capturing lessons learned and integrating them into the next iteration of processes.

5. Stakeholder Management

a. Serve as the primary point of contact for leadership, partners, and external vendorsand provideregular updates on risks, progress, and strategic pivots.

b. Build strong relationships across different functional groups, influencing outcomes without direct authority, while driving quick decision-making

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor27s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, orBusiness with equivalenttechnical experience.

• 5+ years of experience in technology

• 3+years in a program management or technical project management rolebuilding and delivering software projects

• Track recordofdelivering cross-platform projects in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of system architecture,content management systems,media supplychain,and video encoding.Ability tofacilitatetechnical solutioningand architecturalmeetings.

• Extra points if you can write scripts inPythonorJavaScript to querydatabases orbuild dashboards.

Project Management Skills

• Proficiencyin Agile/Scrum methodologies, withadditionalknowledge of traditional project management frameworks.

• Ability to manage competing priorities,anticipateroadblocks, and orchestrate cross-functional resources effectively.

• Experience with industry standard project managementsoftwaresuch as Jira, Confluence,Asana, etc.

Leadership & Communication

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Ability to adaptcommunication style and content to suit diverse audiences andobjectives, ensuring clarity, alignment, and impact.

• Demonstrated success influencing teams and stakeholders at all levels without direct authority.

Analytical & Problem-Solving

• Comfortable leveraging data and analytics to drive decisions, measure results, and iterate on solutions.

• Adept atidentifying, prioritizing, and mitigating risks in complex technical environments.

• Biastoaction. Takesinitiative, removesblockers, and drivesprogress with urgency and accountability.

Collaboration & Culture

• Passion for media, news, and technology, with a commitment to innovation and excellence.

• A team player who embodies CNN Digital27s values of integrity, collaboration, and user-centricity.