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The BRM Manager will be dedicated to project work for Television Distribution IT and serves as a primary facilitator of the Agile process. The BRM Manager will help implement Agile Project Management/Best Practices, facilitates communication and information exchange between external groups and the project team, and keep all parties on track and informed. This person will also support production related activities and ensure timely resolution of support issues. Finally, this person will oversee QA activities, both automated and manual, by the QA team. The BRM Manager should possess overall knowledge of the product and process which enables the team to avoid road blocks.
Responsibilities include the following:
The scrum master’s role in supporting product owners in the following aspects:
Find methods to effectively manage the product backlog.
Help communicate the owner’s wishlist to the project team.
Arrange and optimize product backlog.
Organize scrum events as necessary.
Lead and coach scrum adoption.
Plan scrum implementation.
Implement changes and steps to increase the team’s productivity.
Collaborate with other scrum masters to improve the methodologies’ efficiency.
Oversee manual and automated testing performed by the QA team
Qualifications and/or Experience Required
3+ recent years experience working on either accounting/financial reporting project dealing with TV distribution revenue recognition, billing/payment terms functional areas. Familiarity of SOX and/or GAAP guidelines a plus.
3+ recent years experience in an agile environment with experience working as a scrum master
Strong functional specifications and user requirements skills a must
Evidence of business acumen in order to communicate effectively with business and IT in day-to-day operations and delivery of IT services
Prior experience in the Entertainment Industry, preferably in Television, Home Entertainment, or Film is a huge plus
The anticipated base salary for this position is $115,000 to $165,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.
- Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
- As part of our commitment to health and safety, all U.S. non-union and O.P.E.I.U. Local 174 applicants and employees must submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request and obtain approval of a reasonable accommodation based on disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at [email protected].
