Strategic Planning Manager

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 Summary

Responsible for tracking the life cycle of products; develops, extracts, analyzes and reports data and feedback to determine growth and profitability. Conducts various forms of difficult research related to the strategy and growth of the company including environmental scans and organizational positions analyses. Communicates results effectively, translating data and feedback into actionable insight. Integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities. Acts as a key contributor in a complex and crucial environment. May lead teams or projects and shares expertise.

Job Description

The Technology + Product organization works at the intersection of media and technology and our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products and next-generation technologies that transform the customer experience.

About the Role/Team:

Comcast Technology Solutions is uniquely positioned like no other company who is at the nexus of media and technology. With a rich broadcast heritage, countless investments in innovative media technologies, and nearly two decades of on-the-ground experience, we are the market leader when it comes to making all the pieces work together to power both extraordinary experiences and revenue growth.  Comcast Technology Solutions is delivering market leading and next generation IPTV and Broadband technology to Multi-Service Operators (MVPD) across the globe.  In a rapidly changing and dynamic market, Comcast is providing solutions that enable competitive differentiation, best in class customer experience and unparalleled business results.

The Strategic Planning team within the MVPD (Syndication) team is a subset of the Comcast Technology Solutions group responsible for MVPD business unit strategy and execution. The team is consulted and collaborates cross functionally (Finance, Engineering, Accounting, Sales) to deliver analysis and drive business outcomes.  

Core Responsibilities:

• Communicate with and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business through effective framing and analysis performed on existing and net-new Syndication programs and initiatives.
• Problem solve complex business case analysis and determine levers and trade-off options that can be understood and actioned upon by VP+ levels in the organization.
• Assess the impact of strategic financial decisions across business units and present to leadership; monitor and drive program results and understand impact to overall investments.
• Design, develop and implement methods and strategies to continually improve processes and capital and operating expense decision making for major strategic initiatives and day to day operations of the business.
• Develops strategic plans through the analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data, building recommendations that directly address business objectives.
• Develops and recommends strategy changes and future strategies based on development of financial models and synthesis of internal and external research findings.
• Leads special project teams or cross-functional programs, and provides expertise and skills in areas of strategic planning.
• Consults with other Specialists and senior management across several business units within the organization and collaborates on special projects.

Skills & Experience We’re Looking For:

• Cost Optimization: Understand products or processes in an out and be able to articulate value to customers, return on investment to the business and appropriate tradeoffs in business unit decision making.
• Strategic execution: Being able to take an idea from a PowerPoint or spreadsheet and turn it into an actionable program plan.
• Self-starter: Ability to operate in ambiguity with lack of clarity on what the answer “should” be, this role is expected to develop and recommend what multiple answers “could” be.

About Our Perks & Benefits:

We are determined to create an environment where our employees feel valued, understand our business goals, and are motivated.

Here's a look at just some of the perks and benefits we make available to our US-based employees:

• Medical & Dental
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off
• Life Milestones - from adoption assistance, childcare resources, pet insurance, and more, Comcast supports you at all life stages.
• Courtesy Services - We offer all full-time employees in serviceable areas free digital TV and internet.
• Discount tickets for Universal Resorts, including theme park tickets and onsite hotel rooms.

Learn more at https://jobs.comcast.com/benefits

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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:

Cost Optimization; Self-Starter; Strategic Execution

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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While 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 Experience

7-10 Years