Comcast Technical Program Manager Co-op
Job Summary
Comcast’s Drexel Co-op Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build lasting connections, and grow professionally in a dynamic and inclusive environment. This paid, 6-month immersive experience places students at the heart of our business, working alongside talented professionals on meaningful projects that contribute to real outcomes. As a trusted member of the team, you’ll gain exposure to the inner workings of a global media and technology company while developing skills that will serve you well in any career path.Job Description
Your experience will include:
- Hands-On Learning & Impactful Work: Tacklereal businesschallenges, collaborate across teams, and contribute ideas that drive results from day one.
- Community, Connection & Giving Back: Build meaningful relationships through social events, peer engagement, and shared experiences.You’ll also have the opportunity to give back through Team UP, Comcast’s volunteer initiative, deepening your connection to both your community and your fellowstudents.
- Mentorship & Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals through our dedicated mentorship program, helping you navigate yourco-opand beyond.
- Professional Development:Participatein a custom onboarding experience, a curated learning series, and networking events designed to help you build new skills, explore career paths, and gain insights from professionals from across the organization.
At Comcast,we’recommitted to investing in the next generation of innovators and leaders. OurCo-opProgram is a transformative experience designed to help you grow, connect, and take the next step in your professional journey.
Organization& TeamOverview
The Comcast Network and Connectivity Team (CONNECT)is responsible forinnovation, reliability, scalability, and development across our network capabilities. It drives strategy for the nation’s largest gigabit Internet network and delivers multigigabit upload and download speeds to tens of millions of Americans. The teamoperateswithin the broader Technology & Product Experience engineering organization at Comcast Corporate, based in the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia. The CONNECT Program Management team which this position reports toisresponsible fortop priority programs within CONNECT and engages with multiple layers of leadership and individual contributors to drive successful execution of Project and Program schedules.
Role Description
Are you an engineering student motivated by driving team progress and energized by organizing people, data, and activities to achieve a common goal? Do you enjoy collecting information and presenting it clearly to inform peers or instructors and drive decisions? Technical Program Management is a strong career path for blending technical ability with business acumen, offering opportunities to contribute both as an individual contributor and an emerging people leader.
Thisco‑opwill support senior program management across multiplehigh‑visibilitynetwork initiatives by organizing information, tracking execution, and improving how teams communicate progress, risks, and decisions. The role is ideal for an analytical, organized student who is curious about technology and interested in how large technical organizationsoperate, and who enjoys working closely with engineering, operations, product, and leadership stakeholders on materials used in realdecision‑makingforums.
What are some interesting problems thestudentwillwork on?
In this role, you will support the execution and operational readiness ofnext‑generationaccess and core network programsas well as selectcutting‑edge,pre‑productioninitiatives shaping the future of the network. You will help coordinatecross‑functionalengineering efforts by organizing technical inputs, tracking execution against milestones, and translating findings from the field and lab into clear actions, risks, and decisions.
You willassistwith program triage and anomaly investigation, helping teamsidentifypatterns, prioritize issues, and reduce downstream operational impact. The role also partners closely with engineering and quality teams to align hardware and software lifecycle activities with deployment timelines, ensuring readiness as programs move from experimentation to scale.
Where can thisstudentmake an impact?
You will work directly with senior engineers and technical leaders, including Distinguished andFellow‑levelcontributors, gaining exposure to how complex,high‑visibilityprograms are driven from concept through deployment. Given the advanced and often confidential nature of these initiatives, you will develop a strong understanding of access and transport architecture, enabling you to confidentlyfacilitatetechnical discussions, surface priority topics, and keep teams aligned.
Your impact will come from improving clarity, coordination, and execution—ensuring stakeholders haveaccurate,timelyvisibility into program status, risks, and dependencies, and helping the team drive measurable improvements in stability and operational outcomes as these programs scale
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Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support the tracking and follow‑through of decisions and action items from vendor meetings
- Monitor daily CRAID updates and proactively communicate emerging issues and risks to key stakeholders
- Maintain and evolve program documentation in Confluence and SharePoint to clearly communicate workflows and processes
- Develop andmaintaindashboards to provide clear,timelyvisibility into program status for diverse stakeholder audiences
- Collaborate effectively withcrossfunctionalteams to drivetimelyissue resolution
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
PreferredSkills
- Experience in the following apps: Confluence, Excel,SmartSheet, PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Good problem-solving ability and interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal
- Preferred Majors: Engineering, Software Development, Project, Management,ProgramManagement
MinimumQualificationsand Eligibility Requirements
- Currentlypursuing a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University, with a cooperative learning track.
- Available to work40 hoursper week for 6 months startingSeptember 22,2026,throughMarch 26, 2027.
- Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs
- Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting
Comcast is 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:
Relationship Building; Professional Etiquette; Accountability; Teamwork; Resilience; Communication
Salary:
Base Pay: $32.00
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. 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 compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Relevant Work Experience
0-2 Years
Our Benefits
We’re proud to offer comprehensive benefits to help you live your best life:
- Medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 6% of your pay.
- Paid time off including eight observed company holidays and flex time.
- Exclusive perks + discounts, including tuition assistance, commuter benefits and more!
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