Director, Engineering Operations
Company: Comcast Corporation
Location: West Chester
Posted on: October 8, 2024
Job Description:
Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and
technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide,
to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of
millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part
of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into
cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers
love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and
invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your
authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You'll do the best work
of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast
prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has
been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a
position is listed with both office locations and virtual
offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live
greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.)Job
SummaryWe are seeking a strategic operations leader to oversee the
Data Platform Engineering and Architecture portfolio within our
Data Office. This role involves directing and implementing
financial and operational strategies, managing budgets, and
ensuring compliance with customer data service standards. The
successful candidate will lead data platform engineering portfolio
projects, enhance program efficiencies, and foster strong vendor
relationships. Acting as the voice of the customer, you will
collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize the efficiency
and reliability of our data platform through process automation.
You will champion proactive improvements in engineering processes
and provide leadership across multiple functional areas.
Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and executing
strategies within your functional areas, with potential oversight
of budget management and chief of staff responsibilities.Job
DescriptionThis Director will operate somewhat as a Chief of Staff
to the Vice President of Data Platform Engineering, working as
their operational guide and coordinating between the five
pillars/programs within the team. We are looking for someone with a
solid finance background who can make sure CapEx and OpEx are
aligned and forecasts are accurate. You will also run cadences with
vendors, confirming timelines and priorities.This role is open in
Englewood, CO, Philadelphia (Comcast Technology Center), and West
Chester, PA. It is not approved for virtual hire.Core
Responsibilities
- Drive the execution of strategic projects by coordinating
efforts across teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
and timely delivery.
- Foster strong communication and collaboration between platform
engineering, enterprise business intelligence, AI, data analytics,
and other departments to enhance data platform outcomes and
efficiency.
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for data
platform initiatives, providing actionable insights and
recommendations to the VP.
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline
operations within the data engineering portfolio, enhancing
productivity and effectiveness.
- Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external
stakeholders, ensuring their needs are addressed and fostering
strong relationships.
- Organize and lead executive meetings, preparing agendas,
documenting minutes, and following up on action items to ensure
accountability.
- Assist in the development and management of budgets for data
platform projects, ensuring financial resources are allocated
effectively.
- Prepares technical and engineering budget and manages on all
cloud and private platform request costs and capital projects
associated with the data platforms to operate within budget
guidelines.Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in portfolio management,
finance operations, vendor management, program management, or a
similar role within the data platform engineering space.
- Strong understanding of data platform technologies, familiarity
with all cloud platforms, process automation, data and cloud
infrastructure, and AI platform requirements.
- Proven experience in vendor management and contract
negotiation.
- Excellent project management skills with a track record of
successfully delivering complex projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making
abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the
ability to work effectively with diverse teams and
stakeholders.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software.Employees
at all levels are expected to:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines
for how you do your job.
- Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put
our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every
touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and
services.
- Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates
of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially
our digital tools and experiences.
- Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and
being open to new ideas.
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working
that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company -
by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate
opportunities to do better for our customers.
- Drive results and growth.
- Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and
our communities.Disclaimer:
- This information has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is
not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities and
qualifications.Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT
employer.Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We
will consider all qualified applicants for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status,
genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable
law.Skills:Cloud Infrastructure; Problem Solving; Budgeting;
Platform Engineering; Platform TechnologiesSalary:Primary Location
Pay Range: $151,737.33 - $227,605.99Comcast intends to offer the
selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on
job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The
application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless
the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or
later.Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to
eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to
the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care
for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of
options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized
to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically,
financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your
everyday life. Please visit the on our careers site for more
details.EducationBachelor's DegreeWhile possessing the stated
degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold
some combination of coursework and experience, or who have
extensive related professional experience.Relevant Work
Experience10 Years +
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