Project Manager

Who We Are:

Endeavor Streaming, a subsidiary of Endeavor, is a global leader in premium video distribution for live and on-demand content across sports, entertainment, media and lifestyle. Through its complete end-to-end streaming platform and unique service offerings inclusive of advisory, growth marketing, custom front-end and more, Endeavor Streaming helps content creators, owners and rights holders transform, grow and scale their direct-to-consumer businesses. Endeavor Streaming is a trusted partner for leading global brands, delivering tens-of-thousands of major tentpole events annually including WrestleMania and UFC Fight Cards and powering streaming services including WWE Network, NBA League Pass, UFC FIGHT PASS, NYFW, and others.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

What You’ll Do:

Endeavor Streaming’s story began with one mission: to provide industry leading expertise and streaming technology to deliver maximum value for our clients. We are the global leader in premium video distribution and monetization for live and on-demand content across sports, entertainment, media and lifestyle. Leading with a customer-first approach, we partner with brands, content owners and creators to build and scale dynamic and profitable direct-to-consumer streaming businesses.

As a division of Endeavor — the global sports, media and cultural powerhouse — we tap into the extensive reach of our powerful network to help our clients achieve exceptional results. We work with the world’s largest brands to create high-quality, engaging streaming experiences with unmatched flexibility in content delivery, monetization and insights.

We are looking for a dynamic Project Manager to join our business operations team and be responsible for the lifecycle of projects from project kickoff to commercial launch, including planning, execution, and testing.

Please Note:

• This is a fixed-term contract based at our Chiswick, London office.

Applications will close on Monday 27th January 2025 at 11.59pm UK time.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• Responsible for the lifecycle of a project from project kickoff to commercial launch, including planning, execution, and testing.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders. Projects must be well-planned, well-executed, and well-managed.
• Work with external and internal stakeholders to define the project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Create project plans and timelines, monitor progress, and identify critical milestones and dependencies. Adjust timelines as necessary to keep the project on track.
• Maintain a consistent approach to oversight and performance reporting of projects.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate or eliminate them using RAIDS. Monitor risks throughout the project and take corrective action as needed.
• Track and oversee the delivery of Change Requests (CRs).
• Ensure that the project meets or exceeds quality standards by developing quality control plans and monitoring project deliverables.
• Communicate project progress, issues, and risks to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring they have the information needed to make decisions.
• Support the team in identifying & documenting project processes and outputs.
• Provide regular performance reports on live projects to senior management.
• Work closely with colleagues across teams to ensure robust project management principles are embedded in key processes.
• Monitor and analyze project metrics to identify weaknesses or problems and propose operational improvements or cost savings for future projects.

You Will Have The Following Strengths:

• Recognized project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, PMP, AMP, etc.).
• Typically 3 years proven project management experience
• Strong project management skills with experience leading and managing large, complex projects.
• Knowledge and application of various project management methodologies such as Agile and Scrum approaches.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with experience producing reports and presentations for senior audiences.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills to manage work effectively at an operational level and deliver to agreed timescales and standards.
• Strong self-management skills, with the ability to work independently, use initiative, and remain flexible and adaptable.
• Confident decision-making skills for both strategic and operational scenarios.
• Self starter with a strong background in project planning
• Ability to understand and articulate technical concepts
• Previous experience in OTT a plus.

Benefits:

• Income protection
• Life insurance 
• Private medical insurance
• Virtual GP 
• Pension contribution 
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Dental insurance 
• Green car scheme (only eligible on a permanent contract) 
• Season ticket loan 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidized office canteen 
• Free breakfast
• Free on-site parking at Stockley Park office
• Eye Care 
• Endeavor Wellness – lunch and learn events 
• EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) – range of practical and emotional support services
• Critical Illness cover 
• Financial Wellbeing 
• Health Cash Plan 
• Subsidized gym membership / Class-pass/ GymPass
• Health Screening 
• Will Writing 
• Dynamic office environment with great people! 
• Regular team and company networking events/celebrations 
• Access to free tickets to sporting and entertainment events
• Tech Scheme
• Taste Card
• Travel Insurance

The Process:

We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We will review all applications and will be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.

• Tele/Virtual Interview – up to 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team
• 1st stage interview – Virtual/in person – TBC
• 2nd stage interview – TBC

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

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