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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
The Manager, Business Solutions will be part of our Film & TV Studios Technical Operations group and will report to the Studio Distribution Business Solutions team. In this role the Manager, Business Solutions will partner and engage with various functional and technology stakeholders on technology initiatives supporting Global Digital Distribution and other related businesses. Business support areas will include, but not necessarily be limited to Sales, Distribution, and Finance.
The candidate will manage and support business teams leveraging his/her functional and technology expertise in project management, the software development lifecycle and general business application support tobe a key liaison with these business groups. In this role the candidate will also work across our Operations and Technology teams that support business and technology areas, and this includes partnering across our technology organizations with our Engineering, Data Analytics, and Cyber teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and mentor a team of product owners, project managers, and business analysts responsible for driving business requirements, analyzing data and processes, and creating work products that lead to the implementation of technical solutions that drive efficiency and innovation
- Manage the Digital Distribution technology and application roadmaps, incorporating new business needs in collaboration with business stakeholders and technology partners
- Manage the lifecycle of global applications supporting digital distribution, these could include the following:
- Projects for implementing and/or developing new solutions, or supporting and enhancing existing systems including Salesforce, Airtable, AWS, and Smartsheets
- Maintenance projects for technology upgrades, infrastructure migrations, etc
- Oversee project budget, scope and resources, review proposals and statements of work, and lead 3rd party solution providers to ensure platforms are maintained and technology deliverables meet business needs
- Ensure high-quality delivery of solutions through agile methodologies, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 or more years of functional and/or people management experience
- Minimum 5 years of solid hands-on experience with Salesforce.com
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project or program management
- Minimum 8 years of experience developing technology solutions to address business needs, applying software disciplines, with a strong understanding of software development
- Minimum 8 years of experience in application production support, change management processes and have a structured approach to troubleshooting issues and bug fixes
- Good overall understanding of technology, including but not limited to system architecture, infrastructure, integration, software development processes, and security technologies
- Strong ability to perform analysis of small to medium complex business, workflow, and technology issues to support decision-making
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to utilize technology to create innovative solutions
- Must be willing to work in the Universal City office
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in Global Media & Entertainment industry
- Travel mobility
- Experience of Distribution business and solutions
- Experience with the broader media and entertainment industry with an understanding of the digital landscape as well as the drivers influencing consumer behaviors
- Experience with Finance platforms/ERP, and related reporting tools
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure & to tight deadlines
- Be a dynamic Team player, but also able to work with minimum supervision
- Demonstrate high level of personal responsibility & integrity
- Demonstrate excellent time-management skills & results driven focus
- Understand how to share information effectively in a cross-functional environment
This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work 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: $115,000 - $150,000 (bonus 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.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
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].
