Manager, Wireless Partnerships - Comcast Corporation

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Job Summary

Responsible for analyzing and evaluating strategic business opportunities, initiatives, merger, acquisitions, partnerships, alliances and/or joint ventures. Conducts market analysis, researches and monitors competitive activity, and identifies customer needs. Assists in the planning, development, and analysis of business objectives, long-range and strategic plans, and organizational strengths and weakness. May manage a team including exempt and non-exempt employees. Provides subject matter guidance to employees as required. Develops processes and procedures to drive department efficiencies. Assists in development and meeting of departmental budget.

Job Description

Job Description

Comcast is expanding the organization which develops and implements the company’s overall wireless strategy. We desire to develop a team which will drive innovation and appropriate investments to ensure the company is both competitive and innovative at the intersection of wireless and wireline services, including use of its core strengths of 30+ million customer relationships, 22+ million WiFi hotspots, 7+ million mobile customers, 5G wireless spectrum, state of the art network assets and unparalleled entertainment generation and distribution capabilities.

As Manager, Wireless Partnerships & Development, you will:

• Have an opportunity to be part of the Wireless Strategic Development Group, the fastest growing team at Comcast 
• Be exposed to and participate in executive-level strategic decisions about the company’s future
• Contribute to the group’s efforts in identifying, evaluating and implementing wireless growth initiatives
• Help drive efforts related to data collection and analytics
• Be part of a team of agile and motivated individuals

• Report to the Executive Director of Wireless Partnerships & Development

Primary responsibilities:

• Lead the company’s efforts to create new data analytics tools, analytical frameworks, and reporting for future wireless activities
• Support the group’s efforts in identifying, analyzing and developing opportunities for action regarding key wireless industry trends such as 5G, neutral host, private networks, IoT or fixed mobile convergence
• Identify, prioritize and develop wireless growth initiatives including their cost/benefit implications (e.g., business case) and operational requirements (e.g., trial, deployment)
• Help transform growth initiatives into commercial go-to-market plans. Support implementation within Comcast’s business units across technology, product, marketing, pricing, finance and other functional areas
• Identify and evaluate potential partnerships and/or acquisitions to support Comcast’s wireless growth
• Support the contract negotiation process, including working with legal and procurement to ensure the timely execution of contracts
• Work as part of a team that collaborates across all of Comcast’s businesses globally

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including financial modeling
• Genuine interest in all things technology
• Ability to communicate and socialize complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Willingness to adapt and work in an evolving environment

• Proficiency with analytical tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Tableau, Qlikview or SQL
• Background in Telco/Tech strategy, corporate finance, investment banking, equity research or consulting

Core Responsibilities

• Researches and performs financial, economic and other analysis of specific products, services, companies, and industry sectors. 
• Analyzes and evaluates new strategic business opportunities, initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, alliances and/or joint ventures. Builds detailed financial models and structures to evaluate business opportunities.
• Conducts market analysis, researches and monitors competitive activity, and identifies customer needs.
• Participates in special studies for top management in areas such as the organization's operational effectiveness, product positioning, capacity utilization, and operating cost containment.
• Performs business analysis such as cash-flow analysis, forecast analysis, and break-even analysis. Effectively communicates results to management. 
• Participates and may lead projects for environmental scans, organizational positioning analyses, and other studies related to the Company's growth and profitability. 
• Drafts business plans and deal summaries as needed. 
• May select and develop personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• 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.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

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 an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

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.

Skills:

Organizing Meetings; Business Opportunities; Financial Modeling; Personal Initiative

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.

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

5-7 Years