Project Manager, Project Management

Comcast’s Technology, Product & Experience organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products that transform the customer experience. From creating apps like TVGo to new features such as the Talking Guide on the X1 platform, we work every day to make a positive impact through innovation in the pursuit of building amazing products that are enjoyable, easy to use and accessible across all platforms. The team also develops and supports our evolving network architecture, including next-generation consumer systems and technologies, infrastructure and engineering, network integration and management tools, and technical standards. Because our employees are our most valuable asset, we offer a flexible working environment to balance the need to work independently wherever you choose, with days that require collaboration at one of our offices. Our roles primarily reside inside or around one of our Tech Hubs (Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs, Denver, Austin, Silicon Valley, Washington DC/N. Virginia). Job Summary The Technology, Product, Experience (TPX) 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. The Comcast Network and CONNECTivity (CONNECT) organization is a highly agile, fast-paced, dedicated group at the forefront of change focused on innovating, building, and operating the best in class, most reliable access network for our customers. Job Description Overview of the Role The Network DevOps CRAN Technical Project Manager is responsible for defining project schedules for delivery of key technical deliverables for large scale, highly complex technology initiatives and working closely with cross-functional resources and teams to ensure successful delivery against those schedules. The successful candidate will help facilitate and collaborate to align teams to a common understanding of success, scope, risks/issues and delivery targets. Close coordination with the appropriate Technology and Product leads will be required to ensure alignment between the teams on schedule commitments and risk management. Demonstrated use of courage, curiosity, trust and respect in communications and interactions will be critical to success. Preferred Skills & Experience Create and track end to end project plans in conjunction with CRAN engineer and peer Division/Region engineering teams. Lead and track tasks across all parties, including vendors and associated budget commitments. Lead, facilitate and drive programs. Share responsibility and accountability for programs. Facilitate bug triage, manage bug lists across vendors, track issue resolution with lead engineer. Ensure change management ticket creation is based best on standards and checklist adherence, along with associated tracking of maintenance activities. Make project’s scheduling decisions in conjunction engineers or to facilitate conversations necessary for decision making. Identify and manage critical path and risk areas, and create risk response and mitigation plans. Report weekly (or as necessary) on any risks/issues. Advance as required to unblock open issues. Work with other project managers to track and manage inter-project dependencies. Communicate updates on major improvements and status to department leadership. Manage within budgetary objectives set by manager, monitoring and controlling costs within functional area. Collaborate with peer project managers on the team. Identify interfacing touch points and ensure handoffs between teams are accounted for. Ensure requirements/design and environments are established to support interfacing touch points. Applies critical thinking skills to foresee technical and environment issues early in the project. Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Working nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary. About the Team As a Comcast Network Engineer, you will join an experienced team of engineers responsible for the infrastructure and core routing design of Converged Regional Area Network (CRAN). Additional duties will include performance engineering, real time analysis and optimization of the existing CRAN. Each Comcast CRAN combines the following services – high speed data, video, voice, and business services - onto a single converged IP infrastructure. Our network is comprised of approximately 15,000 routers, four vendors, and dozens of platforms supporting Residential and Business Services customers spanning 28 regional networks across the nation. 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 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/life-at-comcast/benefits (https://jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/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. 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, or any other basis protected by applicable law. 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 Salary: Pay Range: This job can be performed in Colorado New York with a Pay Range of $69,376 USD -$162,599 USD Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. 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. 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.