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Samuel Levine

Santa Clarita,CA

Summary

Analytical and intuitive Technical Project Manager with expertise in agile methodology, consistently achieving client needs while managing change. Skilled in formulating strategic and tactical action plans to drive results. Proactive in identifying and eliminating inefficient operational processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility. Strong servant leader who motivates and enables team members to achieve optimal production rates using safe and standard methods.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Project Manager / Senior Scrum Master

Paramount +
Burbank, CA
02.2022 - 10.2024
  • Managed multiple teams to optimize delivery of Super Bowl on CBS, which achieved record breaking viewership on Paramount+
  • Played a key role in developing a highly acclaimed application that has won numerous Emmy Awards in its brief tenure
  • Led cross-functional teams in implementing Live End-cards in early 2024, resulting in a significant revenue increase of 2.4M. Anticipate sustained growth throughout the remainder of the NFL season
  • Successfully implemented Live Time Shifting during 2024, working closely with three functional groups; resulting in an impressive 32% boost in hours watched by users
  • Successfully optimized operations of the Big Brother Live Feeds (2021-2024), leading to reduced working hours and an impressive 35% annual growth in viewer watching hours
  • Maximized stream viewership by 30% annually, working efficiently with the Big Brother Live Feeds team

Technical Program Manager / Senior Scrum Master

CBS Interactive
Burbank, CA
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Successfully contributed to the launch of Paramount+ Live for Users in early 2021, working closely alongside cross functional teams.
  • Guided and supported three cross-functional scrum teams in launching the Paramount+ streaming platform for an audience exceeding 30 million users
  • Collaborated with technical leads and release train management to ensure timely deployment of multiple web platform releases
  • Successfully executed proper PI planning within a quarterly timeline for improved project management and delivery with multiple teams
  • Led the weekly Web Scrum of Scrums for Live and Video department, effectively resolving outstanding problems and addressing any blocking issues across all teams.

Program Manager / Scrum Master

Vubiquity, an Amdocs Company
Burbank, CA
07.2017 - 10.2020
  • With a focus on premium content distribution, Vubiquity has established partnerships with over 1,000 global video distributors through its affiliation with Amdocs Media.
  • Successfully managed and coordinated a multicultural project team to ensure timely delivery of stakeholders' needs totaling $75M in yearly revenue through the implementation of Agile methodologies
  • Managed global team's complete overhaul of client's media delivery platform including diligent stakeholder communication on budget, risks, and schedule
  • Successfully managed the migration of 550 employee workstations in terms of hardware integration, license conversions and asset tracking

Project Manager / Scrum Master

AT&T Entertainment Group
El Segundo, CA
11.2014 - 07.2017
  • Led cross-functional teams consisting of on- and off-site members through the development process to successfully launch an AT&T branded DirecTV app for flagship Android devices.
  • Led a team to facilitate over 100,000 credential log-ins in the opening week, encountering minimal disruption with minimal major issues.
  • Facilitated the adoption of Agile methodologies, fostering a culture of autonomy and interdepartmental cooperation
  • Provided upper management with routine status updates through project reports pertaining to internal software development teams

Asset Manager / Project Manager

DirecTV
El Segundo, CA
11.2012 - 11.2014
  • Oversaw the procurement and asset management of over 500 mobile devices used by Mobile QA and Development departments for our current high traffic applications. Performed regular inventory audits to maintain accuracy.
  • Collaborated with diverse teams and vendors to ensure timely delivery of projects using the Scrum methodology
  • Collaborated with various teams on task clarification, led daily meetings and monitored progress. Provided regular updates to senior management through chart reporting, reviews, release planning, resource procurement, and workload supervision.

Project Coordinator / Assistant Project Manager

Fiedler Group
Los Angeles, CA
09.2010 - 11.2012
  • Developed new solutions for the alternative fuels market through renowned engineering and design expertise
  • Contributed to the planning and implementation of 40 new Clean Energy sites across the United States by assisting in project phase generation, conducting research, and preparing comprehensive site investigation reports. The successful execution decreased atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions by 500MT.
  • Effectively oversaw operational aspects of multiple projects and scope leveraging Microsoft Project and Excel
  • Conducted administrative responsibilities while personally delivering project plans to clients.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

Keller Graduate School of Management
06.2009

Bachelor of Science - Technical Management

DeVry University
06.2007

Skills

  • Presentation Skills
  • Confluence
  • JIRA
  • CSM
  • Agile Development Tools
  • Agile Engineering Practices
  • MS Project
  • Project Management Tools
  • Program Management Tools
  • Time Management
  • Risk Management
  • Agile
  • SAFe Knowledge
  • SDLC
  • Quality Control
  • Procurement
  • Operations
  • Software Development
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Conflict Management
  • Project Recovery
  • Customer Relations
  • Global Team Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Allocating Resources
  • Stress Management
  • Delegation

Certification

  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), 06/01/14, 06/01/25, 000337230
  • Certified SP SAFe 5 Practitioner

References

References available upon request.

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursCareer advancementPersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchCompany Culture

Software

Atlassian Tool Sets

MS Office

Google Drive

Presentation Software

Communication and Collaboration Software

Spreadsheets

Operating Systems

Timeline

Technical Project Manager / Senior Scrum Master

Paramount +
02.2022 - 10.2024

Technical Program Manager / Senior Scrum Master

CBS Interactive
02.2021 - 02.2022

Program Manager / Scrum Master

Vubiquity, an Amdocs Company
07.2017 - 10.2020

Project Manager / Scrum Master

AT&T Entertainment Group
11.2014 - 07.2017

Asset Manager / Project Manager

DirecTV
11.2012 - 11.2014

Project Coordinator / Assistant Project Manager

Fiedler Group
09.2010 - 11.2012

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

Keller Graduate School of Management

Bachelor of Science - Technical Management

DeVry University

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