From MySpace to Running 'Spanish Netflix' — Nicole Williams' Program Management Career Path

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.