• Job Description

  Req#: R377787
  Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
  Job Summary
  The Strategic Development team answers “what’s next” for Comcast by developing strategic partnerships and discovering new growth businesses. Strategic Development identifies, negotiates, and manages strategic deals on behalf of the company, including groundbreaking partnerships with Netflix, Amazon, Google, and many others. We also source, evaluate, and advocate for strategic investments and M&A opportunities that accelerate growth of our core business or secure footholds in emerging areas. Recent businesses and products that were incubated in Strategic Development include Xumo (our joint-venture with Charter), MachineQ, Xfinity Mobile, Xfinity Prepaid, and X1. Ready to join a smart, collaborative team that is passionate about innovation and inspiring what’s next at Comcast? Ready to challenge conventional thinking and create new models for growth? Come join our team and create the future with us.
  
  The SVP, Strategy & Investments is a key member of the Strategic Development Senior Leadership Team, working closely with Strategic Development leadership to execute on growth and partnership opportunities for Comcast. This role reports directly to the Chief Business Development Officer and manages a robust team of strategy/investment professionals.
  Job Description
  Core Responsibilities:
  • Serves as the key executive responsible for the overall strategy, assessment, and evaluation of strategic growth and investment opportunities to achieve the organization's short and long-range goals. Coordinates with internal stakeholders and business units to ensure that strategies and investments represent interests across Comcast.
  • Works closely with and supports the CBDO on matters on setting strategy and tactics for growth & innovation.
  • Partners with SVP, Business Development to identify, strategize and develop meaningful new business partnerships.
  • Builds strong relationships and credibility with internal stakeholders, including the C-Suite, to gain support for strategic investment, partnership, and growth opportunities. Partners with divisions/regions, business units, technology, product groups and emerging businesses across Comcast to develop new opportunities to support the business strategy.
  • Stays current and applies an in-depth understanding of emerging technologies and industries to help identify growth drivers, new product concepts and gaps in existing capabilities.
  • Represents Comcast as a thought leader in the digital, media and technology communities and is attuned to emerging trends. Networks with strategy & innovation peers in other technology, media, and internet companies.
  • Manages, inspires, develops, recruits and mentors his/her team. Leads the team to think creatively and progressively about growth opportunities, proactively influence and advocate for deals/projects/initiatives and streamline internal processes/procedures as needed.
  Professional Experience & Qualifications:
  • The ideal candidate will be an experienced executive with proven success in identifying and delivering new businesses, platforms, partnerships, and business models that drive innovation and growth.
  • This executive will have a strong grasp of traditional and new media, technology and communications businesses, business models, and trends as well as a perspective on the strategies and trends of other players. Deep knowledge, experience and relationships with technology companies/Silicon Valley is a plus.
  • This leader will have proven leadership skills in building and managing a diverse team. They should be dynamic, highly collaborative, creative, positive, and influential. They possess strong communication skills and represent Strategic Development and Comcast well both internally and externally.
  • Must be willing to live/work in the Philadelphia Area and able to travel as needed.
  Education Level:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business and/or Economics or Equivalent. MBA strongly preferred.
  Years Experience:
  • Must have 15+ years of experience in corporate strategy, technology, and investments.
  • Must have 15+ years of experience in a relevant industry, such as telecomm, technology, media, and/or entertainment.
  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 benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
  Education
  Master'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.
  Certifications (if applicable)
  Relative Work Experience
  15 Years +
  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.

• About the company

  Comcast Corporation is an American telecommunications conglomerate headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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