VP Access Technology amp Systems Engineering

Profile

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

Responsible for providing strategic leadership and vision to the research, design and development of new products and applications. Analyzes and evaluates new and emerging technologies and competitor's position and products. Defines Company's engineering roadmap. Drives change transformation and strategy execution to achieve specific business results. Creates business strategy to focus on strengths, competitive advantage and differentiation. Incorporates broad knowledge to address complex, unusual and critical issues. Develops long-term plans that impact the achievement of business results. Recognizes profitability and revenue potential in business opportunities. Demonstrates leadership versatility.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities:

Develops and implements strategic vision for the initial development, architecture and design for future products and applications that best support the Company's technology.

Leads technology development, architecture and systems engineering teams for access network technologies including hardware, software, process, tools, HFC, FTTH, optical technologies, DOCSIS, PON, and software defined network optimization across the technology stack. Coach team from both a subject matter expertise and the engineering process.

Collaborates with other departments and leadership team to define Company's engineering roadmap including:

Evaluates and adjusts strategies, schedules and logistics to meet changing markets and competitive conditions.

Directs the monitoring and evaluation of competitor products and applications. Conducts in-depth analysis of competitors' services and prepares recommendations for future products and applications.

Defines and communicates goals, strategies, tactics, project plans, timelines, and key performance metrics to reach goals.

Deployment of new technologies, operations and sustaining of the network, products and services.

Analyzes and evaluates changes in technology and defines current and future departmental objectives and goals. Leverages relationships with industry partners to keep current with technological developments within the industry, develops new standards, monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products.

Oversees compilation of reports, manages and tracks department and project budgets. Utilizes key financial and operational metrics to measure effectiveness of research and development initiatives.

Approves policies and operating procedures and establishes schedules of product releases and project time tables.

Collaborates across teams with an open-minded perspective on new ideas with creative contribution on new technology, intellectual property, architectures and operational approaches. Inclusive sharing of ideas and data with all stakeholders. Inclined to act and do whatever is needed to get the job done.

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) and overtime 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.

Professional Experience and Qualifications:

15 years experience with designing and developing broadband internet network technology including HFC Broadband, FTTH or Mobile/Fixed wireless required

Experience in identifying, hiring and managing 'best-in-industry' level technologists

Proven track record of successful technology, product and service launches delivered to significant customer base

Demonstrated creation of valuable intellectual property assets included in revenue generating products and services

Demonstrated collaboration with standards and open source communities in support of successful products

Experience with network operations is valuable to excel in this position

MSEE/MBA or equivalent on the job experience required

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, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Education

Master'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

15 Years

Salary:

Pay Range: $251,749.96 - $377,624.94

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 (https://jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits) on our careers site for more details.

Company info

Comcast
Website : http://corporate.comcast.com