Jr. Technical Project Manager

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. 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 Summary

Responsible for managing straight-forward to moderately complex projects through entire project lifecycle (inception, approval, planning, execution, and closeout) and coordinating technical aspects of projects (design, development, integration and test, trial and deployment). Act as a liaison with appropriate personnel to ensure project compliance to standards. Coordinate moderately complex high priority tasks. Assure feature and functionality and performance metrics requirements are defined. Initiate, facilitate and monitor specific intradepartmental (intradomain and cross-functional) project progress and performance to assure quality and on time delivery. Ensure milestone dates are met. Monitor risks during various stages of the project and escalate issues to the appropriate level of management. Maintain project status reports on projects. Create and manage contingency plans for projects. Evaluate impact change request against communicated timelines. Has experience, knowledge, and skills in technical discipline of supported domains. Works with moderate guidance in own area of knowledge.

Job Description

The Technology, Product, Experience (TPX) organization works at the intersection of media and technology and our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products and next-generation technologies that transform the customer experience.

The CONNECT organization is a highly agile, fast paced, and dedicated group at the forefront of change focused on innovating, building, and operating the best in class, most reliable access network for our customers.

About the Team:

CONNECT Planning & Deployment is a team of Technical Project Managers (TPMs) who support the network capacity needs for the entire national Comcast footprint. The team is comprised of very diverse individuals who enjoy everyday challenges, who also like to work hard and celebrate accomplishments.

Team Responsibilities:

This team is responsible for procuring and deploying all have the network engineering infrastructure for the full Comcast footprint. The team maintains solid working relationships with the internal logistics teams, divisions, regions, and market partners to provide the best-in-class services to Comcast customers. They work closely with many vendors partners to ensure their forecast is provided to get ahead of their supply chain needs. These partnerships ultimately drive many efficiencies that allow the team to achieve their deployment goals.

What You'll Do:

Manages all assigned projects to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, meeting of budgetary demands and maintenance of overall project ownership.

Uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks and changes.

Coordinates resources and needs, developing and maintaining regular contact with vendors for support and services.

Maintains communication with stakeholders. Provides status reports to Project Managers, vendors, stakeholders and resources.

Facilitates project meetings.

Addresses problems through risk management and contingency planning and presents solutions and/or options to executive management.

Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

Skills and Experience We're Looking For:

Ability to run a project

Organized and detail-oriented

Knowledge of Excel, specifically in data analysis and manipulation

Ownership mentality and will take accountability for the success and quality of results

Ability to study up on the project objective, understand the technical underbelly of the work, and the ability to communicate in non-technical terms

Creative, self-motivated teammate willing to take ownership of tasks assigned and new responsibilities

Natural curiosity about how the world works and platforms specifically

About Our Perks & Benefits:

We are determined to create an environment where our employees feel valued, understand our business goals, and are motivated.

Here's a look at just some of the perks and benefits we make available to our US-based employees:

Medical & Dental

401(k) Savings Plan

Generous paid time off

Life Milestones - from adoption assistance, childcare resources, pet insurance, and more, Comcast supports you at all life stages.

Courtesy Services - We offer all of our full-time employees in serviceable areas free digital TV and internet.

Discount tickets for Universal Resorts, including theme park tickets and onsite hotel rooms.

Learn more at jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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

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

2-5 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 (https://jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits) on our careers site for more details.

Company info

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