Director, Wireless Partnerships & Development

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Job Summary

Comcast is focused on actively growing and developing its overall wireless efforts. The Wireless Strategic Development organization began by developing the Xfinity Mobile product offering and is now focused on the “next step.” We are expanding our team so that Comcast can continue driving growth and innovation in wireless through the evaluation of new products, offerings, partnerships and technology. By leveraging Comcast’s core strengths of 30+ million customer relationships, 23+ million WiFi hotspots, state of the art network assets, spectrum holdings and other assets, we look to accelerate Comcast’s wireless future.

Responsible for analyzing and evaluating strategic business opportunities, initiatives, 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. Cultivates internal and external relationships to achieve business objectives. 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

As Director, 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
• Support the group’s efforts in identifying, evaluating and implementing wireless growth initiatives
• Develop and manage relationships with key business partners
• Help drive efforts related to licensed and unlicensed spectrum opportunities
• Be part of a team of agile and motivated individuals
• Report to the Executive Director of Wireless Partnerships & Development

Primary responsibilities:

• Drive the group’s efforts in identifying, analyzing and developing opportunities for action regarding key wireless industry trends such as 5G, IoT or fixed mobile convergence
• Assist with the day-to-day management and ongoing optimization of Comcast’s key mobile carrier relationships
• Evaluate, prioritize and develop wireless growth initiatives including their cost/benefit implications (e.g., business case) and operational requirements (e.g., trial, deployment)
• Identify and evaluate potential acquisitions and/or partnerships to support Comcast’s wireless growth
• 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
• Work as part of a team that collaborates across all of Comcast’s businesses globally
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Generally requires 7-10 years of relevant experience
• Open to 5+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communications and analytical skills
• Strong quantitative skills in financial modelling and forecasting
• Financial services, strategy consulting and/or corporate strategy experience, experience within the wireless industry, or experience managing other colleagues is a plus

• Ability to communicate and socialize complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Willingness to adapt and work in an evolving environment

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