Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Cosm
Job overview
The IT Program Manager at Cosm oversees live event technology programs, ensuring efficient Venue IT operations and successful project delivery aligned with business goals.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves defining program goals, managing multiple IT projects, coordinating resources and budgets, leading cross-functional teams, communicating with leadership, and driving continuous process improvements.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years managing large-scale IT programs, PMP or similar certification preferred, experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies, IT infrastructure knowledge, and strong communication and leadership skills.
Work environment and culture
Cosm values innovation, diversity, and inclusion, with a collaborative environment and willingness to work non-standard hours including occasional on-site technical support.
Company information
Cosm is a global technology company specializing in immersive environments across sports, entertainment, science, education, and parks, formed from leading tech innovators.
Unique job features
The job includes managing complex cross-functional programs in fast-paced environments with a focus on live event technology and operational KPIs, requiring occasional physical presence for setup and support.
Company overview
Cosm is a global technology company headquartered in Los Angeles, California, specializing in immersive experiences for various sectors including sports, entertainment, science, education, and parks. Founded in 2020 by Jeb Terry Jr., Cosm builds end-to-end solutions that encompass screen technology, production, content creation, and software tools. The company has a storied history, having acquired Evans & Sutherland and Spitz, pioneers in the domed and planetarium sectors. Cosm is notable for its innovative public venues, such as the immersive entertainment space in Hollywood Park, which features an 87-foot diameter 8K LED dome.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience managing large-scale IT programs, especially those involving live event technology or venue IT operations, emphasizing your ability to deliver projects on time, within scope, and budget while meeting KPIs.
Emphasize leadership skills in coordinating cross-functional teams, resource scheduling, budgeting, and financial analysis, along with familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and tools like ServiceNow, JIRA, and MS Project.
Apply through multiple channels including Cosm's official careers page at www.cosm.com/careers and professional platforms like LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current IT Program Managers or team members at Cosm on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as commenting on recent Cosm innovations in immersive tech or asking about their experience managing live event IT programs.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'IT Program Manager,' 'live event technology,' 'ServiceNow,' 'Agile,' 'budgeting,' 'program governance,' and 'cross-functional teams' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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