Sr. Director Wireless

Sr. Director Wireless - Deployment Integration

Overview: Responsible professional to oversee/manage the day to day product deployment in support of the Comcast Wireless Business Unit. In this role the individual will have responsibility for managing the activities associated with the critical / priority initiatives defined by Comcast. Experience with wireless industry a plus. The individual in this role will work closely with the markets, the division leadership, and the national teams including Product Development, Finance, Operations, and IT to ensure alignment around schedule and priorities while working to resolve any discrepancies. This role will also focus on identifying opportunities for improvements in the deployment process and the resolution of any systemic issues in an effort to positively impact the overall quality of the deployment and the resulting customer experience. Major Responsibilities: - Oversee/manage the progress of strategic wireless projects / wireless product deployments, capacity augments, and customer experience activities - Prepare and review business cases to quantify value of projects - Strong analytical skills and ability to think strategically and critically - Hold partner organizations accountable for delivery whilst maintaining relationships - Partner with divisions, markets and national teams to assure alignment with strategic initiatives - Monitor and evaluate change requests and budget impacts related to the schedule and priorities - Participate in capital budgeting process and manage to capital forecast - Provide regular communication of project status and issues requiring escalation - Assure strong, positive management practices throughout the team including recruitment, collaboration, objective setting, succession planning and career development - Perform other duties as assigned to meet goals and objectives Minimum Requirements: - Leadership experience with 10+ years managing a team on delivery and/or operations. - Self starter/self directed - Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally - Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced/fast changing environment - 10 years progressive responsibility and experience in deployment, wireless, or related field - Experience of working within various product development lifecycles/methodologies, ability drive efficiency and quality improvements - Familiarity of BSS/OSS and network technology a plus - Excellent senior level presentation and communication skills - Excellent relationship building skills, team player, able to work closely with cross-functional development groups - Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task, flexibility and comfort in fast-changing and ambiguous environments - Budget creation and management experience a plus. - Ability to create and lead a dynamic team of people leading project deployments. - Microsoft project experience - Bachelor of Science in technical or business degree or equivalent experience - MBA (preferred but not required) . . . Tasks: - Collaborates with cross-functional teams to launch new services, features and enhancements on time and within budget. Serves as a subject-matter expert for assigned products. - Assesses needs and opportunities for new products through research and feasibility analysis. Manages, gathers, and analyzes competitive intelligence data for product lines. - Participates in product modification, cost reduction, margin analysis, advertising and promotion, forecasting, product positioning and pricing strategies. - Develops goals, budget and strategic business plans. Recommends ways to expand sales and profitability. - Manages the product planning and scheduling process according to sales volume, inventory requirements and materials availability. - Establishes and implement policies and procedures needed to achieve goals. Develops, mentors, and trains Specialists to ensure department work performance and objectives are met. - Develops and manages product offerings to customers as well as working with other groups within the company to develop and support cross-functional strategy and product rollouts. - Assists in developing product roadmaps and identifies new product offerings. - Identifies and gathers potential product ideas, technologies, and business opportunities that can be integrated into the current product line and recommends exploration of future products and opportunities. - Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. - Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary. - Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Requirements Requirements: - Bachelors Degree or Equivalent - - - Generally requires 12+ years related experience Comcast is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug-Free workplace employer.