Principal Project Manager 1

DIRECTV is seeking a versatile and proactive Principal Project Manager 1 to support the People & Transformation organization. This role requires strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration, as well as the ability to facilitate, organize, and execute programs and projects centered around our strategic objectives and culture values.

Here's what you’ll do:

Business Operations Support

• Support monthly operational results (KPIs reviews) including preparation, coordination, and follow-up activities.
• Assist in Quarterly Business Review (QBR) planning, execution, and deliverable management.
• Assist with development of monthly leadership reporting including status and progress of key initiatives.
• Develop and coordinate workback plans for strategic initiatives and projects supporting the Chief People Officer and CEO Chief of Staff team.
• Lead the cross-collaboration and alignment of the Chief of Staff team across each business unit.
• Responsible for tracking and forecasting departmental budget performance in partnership with Finance.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Process invoices with accuracy and ensure timely payment workflows.
• Manage contract lifecycle from initiation through renewal or termination.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and maintain vendor databases.

Special Projects & Event Support

• Lead and drive cross-functional special projects.
• Develop project documentation, status reports, and executive presentations.
• Support leadership events and in-person meetings, including logistics coordination.
• Plan and execute all-hands meetings, ensuring seamless delivery and engagement.

Culture & Employee Engagement

• Support comprehensive culture and employee engagement initiatives to drive organizational transformation.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee experience and workplace satisfaction.
• Partner with leadership to create action plans addressing culture and engagement opportunities.
• Coordinate People & Transformation communications to ensure consistent messaging across the organization.

Rewards & Recognition Programs

• Assist with implementation and management of People & Transformation rewards and recognition programs.
• Coordinate communications for quarterly awards and recognition initiatives.
• Track program participation and effectiveness to ensure alignment with engagement goals.

What you’ll need to be successful:

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• 3 – 5 years of progressive project/program management experience with increasing responsibility.
• Proven track record managing large-scale, cross-functional projects.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with budget management, resource planning, and financial tracking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.

Leadership & Communication

• Exceptional leadership skills with ability to influence without direct authority.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for executive-level audiences.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with change management and organizational transformation.
• Background in specific industry relevant to company operations.
• Experience with vendor management and contract oversight.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking with ability to align projects with business objectives.
• Financial acumen for budget oversight and ROI optimization.
• Adaptability to manage changing priorities and requirements.
• Detail orientation while maintaining big-picture perspective.
• Collaborative approach to cross-functional team leadership.

May require a background check due to job duties requiring routine access to DIRECTV and DIRECTV customer’s proprietary data. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction will be considered for employment in accordance with local ordinances and state law.

This role requires but is not limited to travel once or twice per year.

This is a remote position that can be located anywhere in the contiguous United States. #LI-Remote

A career with us comes with big rewards:

DIRECTV's compensation structure is designed to be market-competitive and fully supports efforts to attract and retain employees. It is the company's policy to offer pay that is competitive with other employers in the local market. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The Base Salary range displayed below reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for each of DIRECTV's 4 (four) US Labor Market Zones. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

DIRECTV WAGE ZONES: $96,140 - $174,570

Low (N1): $96,140 - $144,210

Mid (N2): $101,200 - $151,800

High (N3): $111,320 - $166,980

Top (N4): $116,380 - $174,570

Click HERE to review information on some of the largest Designated Market Areas (DMAs). Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the salary ranges reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits - when you consider all of these together, it represents a pretty impressive total compensation package.

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