Director, Linear Data Product

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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

The Media Group at NBCU supports a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands, including Peacock, NBC, Bravo, NBC Sports, and NBCU International. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We’re always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we’re backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive.

Embark on an enriching journey with NBCU’s Data Product team, focusing on managing linear data products. As a Director, Linear Data Product, you will immerse yourself in the exciting realm of data-driven solutions, collaborating with our team to develop, enhance, and deploy data products that enhance efficiency, drive actionable insights, and measure key performance indicators across NBCU. This role is pivotal in translating complex data into actionable insights and valuable products that meet the needs of our business and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Strategy and Vision
   • Define and articulate a compelling vision, strategy, and roadmap for linear data products that align with corporate objectives and address key business needs.
   • Gather and analyze customer insights to inform and refine the product strategy, ensuring it meets user needs and expectations.
   • Clearly communicate the product vision and strategy to stakeholders, fostering alignment and securing buy-in across the organization.
   • Stay abreast of industry advancements (and more importantly, have a point of view about the changes) as well as keep up with emerging technologies to continuously evolve the product strategy and maintain a competitive edge.
2. Product Roadmap and Development
   • Develop, maintain, and execute a detailed product roadmap that prioritizes features based on business value and customer impact, while balancing short-term improvements with long-term strategic goals.
   • Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
   • Create detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
   • Manage product backlogs and prioritize work based on feedback and evolving requirements.
3. Performance Monitoring and Optimization
   • Monitor and analyze product performance using key metrics and analytics to ensure it meets business objectives.
   • Continuously collect and integrate user feedback to improve the product and its features as well as identify new product needs.
   • Implement iterative development processes, allowing for regular updates based on performance data and user insights.
   • Regularly review and adjust product strategies to optimize features and overall user experience.
4. Stakeholder Management
   • Build strong relationships with stakeholders and communicate product plans, progress, and performance effectively.
   • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams to deliver data