Comcast Program Manager Co-op

Comcast • Full-time • Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States • 2d ago

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

Program Overview Comcast’s Drexel Co-op Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build lasting connections, and grow professionally in a dynamic and inclusive environment. This paid, 6-month immersive experience places students at the heart of our business, working alongside talented professionals on meaningful projects that contribute to real outcomes. As a trusted member of the team, you’ll gain exposure to the inner workings of a global media and technology company while developing skills that will serve you well in any career path.

Job Description

Your experience will include:

Hands-On Learning & Impactful Work: Tackle real business challenges, collaborate across teams, and contribute ideas that drive results from day one.

Community, Connection & Giving Back: Build meaningful relationships through social events, peer engagement, and shared experiences. You’ll also have the opportunity to give back through Team UP, Comcast’s volunteer initiative, deepening your connection to both your community and your fellow students.

Mentorship & Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals through our dedicated mentorship program, helping you navigate your co-op and beyond.

Professional Development: Participate in a custom onboarding experience, a curated learning series, and networking events designed to help you build new skills, explore career paths, and gain insights from professionals from across the organization.

At Comcast, we’re committed to investing in the next generation of innovators and leaders. Our Co-op Program is a transformative experience designed to help you grow, connect, and take the next step in your professional journey.

Organization & TeamOverview

Role Description

Job Summary

This key role would be responsible for coordinating and tracking multiple Backbone team programs in support of NEXUS Network Engineering for Unified Services organization.

The projects can be of various degrees of complexity and will include coordination of numerous groups and departments, critical thinking and problem solving. Responsible for the technical program management activities and alignment for strategic programs, coordinating among a wide range of cross-functional internal and external resources to ensure that programs are within the scope, within budget and on schedule, with guidance from senior staff member(s). Serve as the program lead for specific, defined multi-discipline technical programs or projects of greater than average complexity and scope. Responsible and accountable in the planning, development and delivery of new technical programs. Integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities. Acts as a key contributor in a complex and crucial environment. May lead teams or projects and sharesexpertise.

Core Responsibilities

Understands the scope of the Backbone programs as defined by the product and business requirements and the budget process. Participates in the key planning of milestones. Uses specific knowledge about one or more technical areas to research, plan, communicate and achieve objectives through program/project team.

Identifies, confirms and obtains participation from required cross-functional teams. Works with the other team members and initiatives effectively.

Builds program plans and program record. Works with the core team to identify and schedule all the work required to fulfill program scope, including identification and management of critical path tasks. Identifies and manages program critical paths.

Facilitates the development of key goals, objectives and success criteria for the program using specific knowledge about one or more technical areas to research, plan, communicate and achieve objectives through program/project team.

Supports the budget and resource forecasting exercises.

Analyzes areas of risk to avoid risky activities by identifying and managing critical paths and risk areas. Establishes contingency plans and identifies trigger events and assumes responsibility for initiation corrective actions. Escalates early to appropriate levels.

Works with leadership and core team members to help identify and assist in making program tradeoffs to balance scope, time and costs while developing resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity. Ensures proper documentation.

Tracks and manages the program schedule and upstream and downstream dependencies. Analyzes the actual performance against the plan and makes adjustments consistent with plan objectives. Develops resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity. Oversees the team as they plan, track and execute project plans from start to completion.

Communicates updates on major milestones and keeps all stakeholders informed of progress and issues. Identifies and manages proposed changes to technical program parameters and works with management to ensure appropriate processes and communications are followed.

Monitors and ensures quality of program deliverables. Works with core team and key field resources to develop and monitor deployment schedule, strategies and tools to support the implementation of programs in the field through trials and controlled customer deployments.

Consistent exercise of independent and collaborative 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.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What are some interesting problems the student will work on?

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate complex technical programs and ensure alignment across engineering, product, and business units.

Support risk management efforts by identifying critical path tasks, analyzing potential bottlenecks, and contributing to contingency planning.

Assist in tracking program performance using data analysis tools, helping to forecast budgets and resource needs.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation and stakeholder communications to ensure transparency and alignment.

Participate in the planning and execution of deployment strategies, including trial phases and controlled customer rollouts.

Gain hands-on experience balancing scope, time, and cost while solving real-world problems with creativity and collaboration.

Learn to navigate program trade-offs and escalate issues effectively to support timely and successful project delivery.

Where can this student make an impact?

Support large-scale network infrastructure projects (e.g., Backbone Program) by helping manage timelines, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.

Improve internal program efficiency by coordinating across engineering, finance, and product teams to align goals and streamline execution.

Enable data-driven decision-making by analyzing program performance metrics and assisting with budget and resource forecasting.

Contribute to successful product rollouts such as new streaming features, smart home integrations, or Wi-Fi advancements by supporting deployment planning and field feedback collection.

Enhance customer experience indirectly by ensuring timely delivery of high-quality technical upgrades that improve service reliability and speed.

Bring fresh, innovative thinking to complex challenges by offering creative solutions and participating in trade-off discussions.

Strengthen communication and transparency by maintaining clear documentation and preparing stakeholder updates across multiple teams.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop and manage Backbone portfolio program plans including program-level timelines, deliverables, and dependencies

Drive execution of key deliverables in program plans

Work cross-functionally with key leaders and team members in Core Network Engineering, Nat’l Capacity and Deployment Services, Finance and others

Host meetings to gather updates

Ensure timely escalations to leadership

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PreferredSkills

Proficient in both verbal and written communication, Smartsheet, Stakeholder Management, Task Management, Program Management, Project Management, Detail Oriented, Organized

Preferred Majors: Project Management, Business Administration

Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University, with a cooperative learning track.

Available to work 40 hours per week for 6 months starting March 30, 2026, through September 18, 2026.

Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs

Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting

Comcast is 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:

Relationship Building; Professional Etiquette; Accountability; Teamwork; Communication; Resilience

Salary:

Base Pay: $0.00

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

null

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.

Relevant Work Experience

0-2 Years

Apply