Director - Applications & Infrastructure Corporate IT

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 Summary

Be part of something extraordinary with the Corporate IT team. We're seeking a visionary leader to spearhead the evolution of our corporate IT systems. As Director of Corporate IT, you'll be at the forefront of innovation delivering solutions that support Comcast's corporate HQ functions including Administration, Finance, Legal, and Communications. Together, we're driving business outcomes through technology and innovation.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the technology landscape and be able to translate business needs into innovative IT solutions. You will collaborate across multiple teams including Comcast corporate business leaders, internal technical, cybersecurity and privacy teams, and third party software providers to ensure that technical solutions are appropriately architected, secured, delivered, and managed

Job Description

What You'll Need:

• Lead a high performing team - develop a team of engineers to architect, implement, and operate Comcast's Corporate IT infrastructure and applications.

• Manage all deliverables to ensure adherence to deadlines, specifications, and budgets. Implement performance metrics and prepare period reports and/or proposals. Monitor and track project progress and report findings to leadership and stakeholders.

• Partner with Business Leaders - Forge strong relationships, understanding their unique needs and translating them into actionable IT strategies. Assist in creating business cases and create technical roadmaps that are aligned with business needs and recommend action plans and strategies.

• Ensure Security and Compliance - Protect our systems and data ensuring adherence to Cybersecurity and privacy controls and regulations.

• Foster Continuous Improvement - Drive operational excellence and foster a culture of innovation.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in an IT leadership role with people management and mentoring.
• Significant experience with application support and maintenance, as well as cloud and on-prem infrastructure host management.
• Recent experience (within the last 5 years) leading a global team/infrastructure.
• Experience with Physical Security technologies such as physical access controllers (PAC), physical identity and access management systems (PIAM), or video monitoring systems (VMS).
• Proven track record of success in developing and implementing innovative IT solutions.
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of engineering, computer science or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong business acumen.
• 5-10% travel as needed

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–changing 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 ideas.

• 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.

• Drive 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.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Skills

Application Infrastructure, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Information Technology (IT) Solutions, Information Technology (IT) Systems, IT Leadership

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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.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

10 Years +

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.