Director 1, Program Management

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 SummaryThe Director for Agile Portfolio Management role influences the delivery of the product and technology programs in the IXT Organization. In this role you will be a strategic partner to one of the domain with accountability for the delivery and agile capabilities within your aligned domain.Job DescriptionCore ResponsibilitiesThe leader will provide strategic/tactical leadership and oversight for crafting, sustaining, implementing, and driving efficient and effective project/portfolio management in support of business objectives.Closely partnering with the Product Owner(s), and key business customers to guide the delivery.Providing leadership and taking overall accountability for successful execution of quarterly deliverables using Agile methodology. The position requires collaboration across other technology portfolios, and excellent communication and relationship management skills to influence and resolve issues.Leads senior executive readouts about program status, changes, escalations. Serve as an escalation for impediment removal for the Scrum Masters and agile teams.Leads a high performing global team of Scum Masters, Project Managers, Program Managers with the required leadership, influence and analytical skills. Implements' strategies to attract, retain, empower and develop talent in their organization.Key contributor to the Agile Center of Excellence, which functions as a community of practice to facilitate collaboration and standard methodology sharing while mentoring different agile roles.Serving as a SME for Agile methodologies, defining consistent delivery metrics, dashboards and/or information to enable effective decision-making. Fosters a business-oriented culture and approach driven by continuous improvement techniques.Strong facilitation, mentoring, and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire and influence individuals and teams towards Agile ways of working.​Works with other organizations to continuously improve business processes.Strong skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency.Knowledge of other Agile approaches/techniques: XP, Kanban, SAFe, TDD/BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Agile Games.Knowledge of Jira, Rally, Confluence, Tableau, Smartsheet.Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Keeps abreast of new developments in project management methodologies, agile practices, best practices and industry standards.Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Ability to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as vital.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.Be responsible for the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them detailed digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.Know your stuff - be hardworking learners, users and advocates of our groundbreaking 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 insights!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.Get 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.This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.  To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.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.EducationBachelor's DegreeWhile 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 Experience10 Years +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 on our careers site for more details.Job type: FULL TIMECategories: Project and Program Management (Project and Program Management)