Director, Product and AI Solutions

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

The Studio Technology Solutions organization manages the technology platforms and applications that support the Studio’s businesses across Development, Production, Marketing, and Finance. The Director, Product and AI Solutions will play a key role in shaping the future of these platforms by developing and advancing portfolio-level product solutions and roadmaps that aligns business priorities, user needs, and technology investments. This role will also help accelerate the organization’s AI strategy, identifying high-impact opportunities to drive innovation, and support the Studio through a period of significant industry transformation. Working across multiple teams and stakeholders, this leader will bring a proactive and collaborative approach to turning emerging opportunities into clear plans and actionable roadmaps. 

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

NBCUniversal is seeking a Director, Product and AI Solutions to join the Studio Technology Solutions organization within Universal Entertainment Technology. This role will lead the development and advancement of the product and AI solutions across the Studio Technology Solutions portfolio, defining roadmaps and priorities that enable technology solutions across the Studio businesses that we support. 

The Director will partner closely with Universal Entertainment, Technical Operations, Enterprise AI and Enterprise Engineering to align on strategies, and connect Studio priorities to broader enterprise initiatives. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Define and advance the product roadmaps across the Studio Technology Solutions portfolio 
• Advance product management maturity across the organization by defining and implementing consistent product frameworks, best practices, and operating models  
• Lead portfolio-level roadmap development to create greater visibility, consistency, and alignment across products, platforms, and strategic initiatives 
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI opportunities that improve business workflows, user experience, and operational efficiency 
• Translate business needs, market trends, and emerging technologies into actionable product and innovation plans 
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across product and engineering to shape and deliver strategic initiatives 
• Drive roadmap planning by balancing business value, user needs, technical feasibility, and organizational readiness 
• Help define success metrics, KPIs, and outcome-based measures for product and AI initiatives 
• Monitor industry trends, competitive shifts, and emerging AI capabilities to inform strategic recommendations 
• Create clear, executive-ready presentations, business cases, roadmaps, and decision materials 
• Support the development of pilots, proofs of concept, and early-stage innovation efforts, including recommendations for scaling successful initiatives 
• Ensure product and AI solutions align to enterprise standards for governance, security, privacy, and responsible AI adoption 
• Manage and coach a small team, providing direction, prioritization, and development support 
• Operate as a self-starter in a fast-moving environment, proactively identifying opportunities, gaps, risks, and dependencies 
• Help drive adoption and change management for new products, capabilities, and AI-enabled ways of working 
• Mentor and support p