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Senior Manager, Portfolio & Delivery Excellence

Senior Manager, Portfolio & Delivery Excellence

NBCUniversalHonolulu, HI, United States
10 hours ago
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  • Full-time
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Senior Manager, Portfolio & Delivery Excellence

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 ('Versant') 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 Senior Manager, Portfolio Planning & Delivery Excellence is responsible for leading enterprise portfolio management and optimizing processes across Business and Technical Operations. This role manages the portfolio, prioritization framework, and investment governance while providing transparency to business and technology stakeholders on portfolio health, capacity, and delivery performance.

Serving as both strategic portfolio leader and delivery optimizer, this role ensures the right work is prioritized, executed efficiently, and visible to all stakeholders. The position partners with leaders across O&T and the broader business to balance capacity, remove bottlenecks, and drive investment decisions that align with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise portfolio planning process, including intake, evaluation, prioritization, and approval workflows
  • Facilitate portfolio prioritization sessions with executive leadership using strategic alignment, business value, and capacity considerations
  • Develop and maintain portfolio roadmaps that provide transparency to business and technology stakeholders on planned initiatives, dependencies, and timelines
  • Create clear, accessible views of the portfolio that enable stakeholders across the business and O&T to understand what's in flight, what's planned, and why

Delivery Process Optimization

  • Assess current delivery processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities to accelerate portfolio throughput
  • Support strategic projects by designing and implementing optimized workflows that improve delivery velocity, reduce cycle time, and enhance quality
  • Lead process improvement initiatives that remove friction and enable teams to deliver faster
  • Partner with PMO to align portfolio management processes with program delivery methodologies
  • Strategic Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

  • Design and lead a PMO COE that connects and aligns PMO teams across O&T, establishing shared standards, best practices and collaboration forums
  • Lead and facilitate planning cycles and delivery cycles across O&T
  • Partner with business and O&T leaders to understand strategic priorities and translate them into portfolio plans
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for portfolio transparency, providing stakeholders across the business and technology with clear visibility into initiatives, timelines, and capacity
  • Communicate portfolio changes, decisions, and rationale clearly to stakeholders at all levels
  • Qualifications

  • 8-10+ years of experience in portfolio management, program management, or delivery optimization roles
  • Proven track record managing enterprise portfolios and facilitating investment governance with executive stakeholders
  • \>

    Expert knowledge of portfolio management frameworks and delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)

  • Proficiency with portfolio management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira Portfolio, MS Project, PPM tools)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive decisions
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence at all levels without direct authority
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional certification in portfolio / program management (PfMP, PgMP, PMP) or process improvement (Lean Six Sigma, Agile / Scrum)
  • Experience with process mapping, value stream analysis, and workflow optimization
  • Knowledge of project and portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet)
  • Experience in media, entertainment, or technology industries
  • Strong facilitation and workshop leadership skills
  • Self-starter with strategic thinking ability and passion for operational excellence
  • Additional Requirements

  • This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-Versant worksite, most commonly an employee's residence.
  • This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal.

    Salary range : $130,000 - $165,000 (bonus eligible)

    We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

    Additional Information

    As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

    NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

    If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and / or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

    Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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