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Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description
Position Overview
The Sr. Director of Growth Program Management, reporting into the VP of Growth Program Management for NBCU Media Group, will be a key leader in driving cross-functional alignment and execution for major growth initiatives across Peacock and the broader Media Group portfolio. This individual will oversee the planning and delivery of high-impact programs that span multiple teams and business units. They will serve as a critical strategic thought partner and have a desire to push boundaries when it comes to driving efficiency and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with functions across NBCU—including Growth Strategy, Content Distribution, Programming, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Decision Sciences, Partnerships, MarTech, Customer Care, Legal, Finance and more—to bring forward consumer-facing programs that accelerate subscriber and revenue growth.
- Align stakeholders on shared objectives and ensure progress against defined KPIs.
- Serve as the connective glue to drive end-to-end program execution: facilitate cross-team meetings, design project plans, track milestones, surface risks, and resolve obstacles to keep work on schedule.
- Create and deliver executive-level communications including program dashboards, leadership updates, post-mortems, and presentations that provide clarity and insight.
- Strengthen knowledge management practices to ensure documentation, resources, and best practices are accessible and actionable for all stakeholders.
- Ensure all relevant teams and stakeholders remain informed and aligned as the proposition goes to market
- Foster trust-based relationships across teams by serving as a reliable partner and eliminating operational friction.
- Post launch – set up a clear hand off and transition plan as project switches into BAU.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience managing complex initiatives within media, technology, or product-driven organizations, with a track record of planning and executing successful launches that requires tight coordination across cross functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to lead without authority, influence across functions, and coordinate with external partners.
- Skilled at managing globally distributed teams with varying objectives and constraints.
- Strong communicator who can distill complexity for senior leaders and align teams around shared priorities.
- Growth mindset with the ability to quickly absorb new technologies and adapt to evolving business needs.
Desired Characteristics
- Prior experience in the media and entertainment and or subscriptions business preferred.
- Calm and effective leader through periods of ambiguity and change.
- Talent for simplifying complex requirements and tying them back to core business goals.
- Recognized as a culture builder who inspires, motivates, and drives accountability.
- Results-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to execution.
- Prior operational and/or consulting (implementation) experience preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
- This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $170,000 - $220,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].
