UTA seeks a Senior Strategic Program Manager – Technology to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that improve business processes, optimize workflows, and enable technology transformation in support of the company’s evolving business needs and long-term strategic priorities. This role will be part of the Technology Strategy & Planning team in Los Angeles and will partner closely with stakeholders across Product, Finance, Operations, and Technology to assess and redesign business processes, develop scalable workflows, and plan, coordinate, and track transformation programs that drive efficiency, operational effectiveness, and innovation across the agency. The ideal candidate brings strong program and project management fundamentals, experience with process engineering, workflow strategy, technology transformation, financial planning and budget management, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technology and business leaders.

The salary range for this role is $150,000 to $175,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do

Support Strategic Program Execution

• Lead technology transformation programs that modernize business processes, systems, and operating models across the organization.

• Lead complex, cross-functional technology programs from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, budgets, and strategic priorities.

• Identify and track cross-team dependencies, escalating risks or blockers to senior engineering leaders as needed

Stakeholder Communications and Change Support

• Coordinate communications related to major technology initiatives, ensuring impacted stakeholders are informed and prepared for changes

• Partner with technology leaders, business stakeholders, and vendors to coordinate implementation activities and drive adoption of new processes, workflows, and technologies.

Portfolio, Reporting, and Resource Support

• Support resource planning activities by gathering data on team capacity, forecasts, and key constraints for strategic programs, in partnership with Technology and Finance

• Assist with the preparation of materials for senior leadership updates, including portfolio reviews, quarterly business reviews, and steering committee

Enable Technology Strategy & Operations

• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to assess, map, and redesign business processes and workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational effectiveness.

• Develop current-state and future-state process models and translate business needs into actionable technology and process improvement initiatives.

• Assist with the intake, prioritization, and tracking of new initiatives, ensuring they are properly scoped and resourced

• Support the development of program-level KPIs and dashboards to track progress, risks, and impact against strategic goals

• Contribute to process design and continuous improvement efforts that enhance how Technology plans, executes, and reports on strategic work

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

• 7+ years of experience in program or project management, strategy & operations, or a similar coordination role within a technology-focused environment

• Experience working with software engineering and/or product teams; familiarity with SDLC concepts, Agile practices, and modern collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana, or similar)

• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders at various levels

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with comfort using data and metrics to inform decisions and recommendations

• High-ownership, proactive mindset with a willingness to dive into details, operate in ambiguity, and escalate appropriately to senior leaders

• A collaborative, low-ego working style and genuine interest in enabling UTA’s long-term technology and business strategy

• Experience working in the media and entertainment industry

What You Will Get

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies

• Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence

• The opportunity to do the best work of your career

• Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture

• Competitive programs to support your well-being

• Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

About UTA

UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.

For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/

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