Project Manager - Data & Analytics IT, - Office of the CIO

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Data & Analytics IT Project Manager to join our fast-paced film and television studio. In this pivotal role, you will lead a wide range of technology initiatives that support and enhance studio operations. Working cross-functionally with internal departments, external vendors, and content partners, you will deliver forward-thinking IT solutions that align with our evolving business needs.

As the IT Project Manager, you will oversee the full project lifecycle-from initiation through deployment and hypercare-ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality delivery. You will serve as the bridge between technology and business operations, bringing structure to complex workflows while fostering a collaborative and solutions-oriented culture., * Lead and manage IT initiatives across data & analytical platforms, enterprise applications, sales, marketing, distribution & rights management solutions.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and service providers, prioritizing blockers and dependencies and proactively removing impediments to keep project work moving forward.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Sales & Planning, Finance & Accounting, Business & Legal Affairs, and Content Operations, Marketing & Distribution) to define project goals, success criteria ,scope, and schedule.
• Manage demand intake, conduct project portfolio status meetings, and prepare reports on project performance and risks as part of the PMO administration activities.
• Apply structured delivery methodologies, incorporating emerging technologies such as GenAI where applicable.
• Develop and maintain detailed project documentation including plans, timelines, resource assignments, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
• Conduct regular status meetings, manage stakeholder communications, and ensure transparency through milestone tracking and reporting.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT), training, and technology deployments in partnership with IT Support and business units.
• Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and contribute to vendor selection and contract negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for workflow optimization, improved process and systems efficiency, and enhanced user experiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of IT project management experience, preferably within media, entertainment, or high tech industries.
• Solid understanding of enterprise applications, SaaS solutions and data & analytics platforms (eg, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Proven success managing cross-functional projects in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments. Strong track record for delivery.
• Proficiency with project and lifecycle management tools (e.g., Atlassian JIRA, Asana, Monday.com, MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Experience leading projects with technology teams of internal and external resources & managed services providers

Nice to Haves

• Experience with software implementation or system integration in a studio or media production environment. Consulting experience a plus.
• Knowledge of sales planning processes, rights management systems, and content distribution workflows.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Salesforce, Rightsline (or similar rights/licensing solutions.)
• MBA or advanced business/technical degree preferred but not required.
• Significant Media & Entertainment industry experience. Strong background in working in Film & Television Studio IT operations.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills; able to interface effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud data warehousing (Snowflake).
• Cloud platform certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Full Coverage - Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Work/Life Balance - generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day

• 401(k) company matching, $135,000 - $150,000

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.