Nicole Williams has led program management at some of the biggest names in tech and media — from MySpace and Verizon to Pluto TV and now Univision’s VIX, the Spanish-language answer to Netflix. In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, she shares her unfiltered career journey: 

• How she landed her first tech job at MySpace without a technical degree (and with a Post-it note offer letter) 
• The real differences between project management and program management — and why titles (and salaries) matter 
• Navigating the jump from startups to Fortune 500 giants like Verizon 
• Building teams and processes during the high-stakes streaming wars at Pluto TV 
• What it’s like to develop the Spanish-language version of Netflix at VIX 
• Negotiating salaries, bonuses, and equity in tech leadership roles 
• Overcoming bias and leadership challenges as a woman in tech 

Whether you’re aiming for your first program manager role or looking to move from mid-level to senior leadership, Nicole’s story is packed with insights on career strategy, skill-building, and making the most of opportunities in the fast-moving tech and media space. 

 

📌 Chapters: 

00:00

 Intro & Career Overview 

04:00

 MySpace Years & Startup Transition 

12:00

 Scaling at EdgeCast & Verizon Acquisition 

20:00

 Leadership Lessons in Corporate Tech 

27:00

 Inside the Streaming Wars at Pluto TV 

38:00

 Building VIX – The Spanish-Language Netflix 

52:00

 Salary, Bonus, and Equity Negotiation Tips 

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