Practice Manager, Access Network Syndication

• Prioritize and curate the product roadmap with our syndication partners. Capture Customer Feature Requests from partners and generate Product Requirement Documents.
• Define and monitor product and execution metrics. Continuously optimize product performance and costs.
• Work with Solution Architects to define technical requirements. Provide commercial justification for enhancement requests.
• Communicate product features and updates to partners. Partner with Sales to influence product and service decisions.
• Development of product collateral materials such as pitch decks and service descriptions for use in new partner engagements and to support ongoing deployments
• Lead engagement with key internal stakeholders such as development and operations teams
• Monitor market trends for use in defining product roadmap beyond specific customer requirements
• Develop and maintain the partner product catalog. Monitor and manage product costs in collaboration with Finance Operations.
• Support account teams and legal as required in the creation of contract materials for the solution
• Own Product, service and feature communication to Customers 
• Provide commercial justification for Customer Feature Requests and other enhancements. 
• Conducts feasibility assessments, capability gap analysis (i.e., what is wanted vs. what is attainable). 
• Work with Solution Architects and Product Management to define technical requirements. 
• Influence Customers and internal Product/Engineering stakeholders on Product/Services decisions 
• Develop Key Performance indicators and Success criteria for Products/Services offered and implement mechanisms to measure. 
• Performs competitive analysis and conducts market research. Maintains updated view of key competitive changes to define product roadmap outside of specific customer requirements 
• Development of materials (pitch decks, service descriptions for contracts, etc.) for use in new partner engagements and to support ongoing deployments (new features) 
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. 
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field 
• 10+ years of relevant experience in managing product lines and/or solution architecture, ideally in the cable marketplace 
• Ability to assess the marketplace and partner business requirements to translate those into actionable development requirements 
• Successfully able to play the role of strategic advisor and expert with a deep knowledge of the cross-section of the partners’ business drivers 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate technical requirements to a wide-ranging partner audience 
• Experience with Agile methodologies for managing product requirements and backlog 
• Proficiency in understanding development estimations, associated cost modeling and profit/loss understanding 
• Experience with managing technical product lines, ideally in Access Network technologies, and feature prioritization 
• Demonstrated ability to indirectly influence development organizations 
• Proficiency with development of product materials suitable for use by external entities 
• Previous experience in a technical role, such as software, network, or systems engineering in the areas of Distributed Access Architecture, HFC Access networks, DOCSIS technologies, digital transformation and automation is nice to have. 

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.

What You Can Expect:

• An encouraging and casual work environment with chances to showcase your skills.
• A culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Training, support, and mentoring to expand and evolve your expertise.
• For more insight into our culture, check out: https://jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast

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 of our full-time employees in serviceable areas discounted digital TV and internet.
• Discounted tickets for Universal Resorts, and free tickets to our Universal theme parks!
• To learn more please visit: 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 accommodation.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

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.