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POSITION TITLE: VP, Strategy
REPORTS TO: SVP, Growth Development, Comcast Cable
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA
ABOUT STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
The Strategic Development team answers “what’s next” for Comcast by developing strategic partnerships and incubating new growth businesses. Strategic Development identifies, negotiates and manages strategic deals on behalf of the company, including groundbreaking partnerships with Netflix, Amazon, Google, and many others. We also source, evaluate, and advocate for strategic investments and M&A opportunities that accelerate growth of our core business or secure footholds in emerging areas. Our team is also responsible for ideating and incubating new growth businesses in adjacent sectors designed to deliver positive returns within 2 – 4 years. Recent businesses that were incubated in Strategic Development include Xfinity Mobile, Xfinity Prepaid, and X1. We are currently incubating businesses in Smart Home, Enterprise IoT, Digital Health, Cybersecurity, and more. Ready to join a smart, collaborative team that is passionate about innovation and inspiring what’s next at Comcast? Ready to challenge conventional thinking and create new models for growth? Come join our team and create the future with us.
OPPORTUNITY
The VP, Strategy is an important member of the Strategic Development team, working closely with Strategic Development senior leadership to identify and recommend strategic growth opportunities for Comcast Cable. This role reports directly to the SVP, Growth Development, and manages a team of strategy professionals focused on the long term strategy of growth opportunities for which we can buy/build/partner today to build the business of the future.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as the key leader responsible for the strategy, assessment, and evaluation of strategic opportunities that are in line with the organization’s long-range goals. Coordinates with internal stakeholders and business units to ensure that recommendations represent long term interests across Comcast Cable.
- Works closely with the SVP, Growth Development on matters of setting strategy, prioritization and tactics and resource allocation for long term growth.
- Partners with General Manager of Growth to evaluate new growth ventures, make recommendations, and maintain a balanced portfolio designed to generate positive cash flow in 3 – 5 years. Partners with SVP, Business Development and VP, Investments to identify and develop executable strategies that will lead to meaningful new business partnerships and investments.
- Builds strong relationships and credibility with internal stakeholders, including the C-Suite, to gain support for partnerships, investments and growth opportunities and drive alignment across cross-functional teams. Partners with divisions/regions, business units, technology, product groups and emerging businesses across Comcast to develop new opportunities to support the business strategy.
- Stays current and applies an in-depth understanding of emerging technologies and industries to help identify growth drivers, new product concepts and gaps in existing capabilities.
- Represents Comcast as a thought leader in the digital, media and technology communities and is attuned to emerging trends. Networks with strategy & innovation peers in other technology companies.
- Manages, inspires, develops and mentors his/her team. Leads the team to think creatively and progressively about growth opportunities, proactively influence and advocate for deals/projects/initiatives, and streamline internal processes/procedures as needed.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate will be an experienced strategy leader who has a passion for identifying new technologies, platforms and /or business models that drive innovation and growth.
This leader will have a strong grasp of traditional and new media, technology and communications businesses and trends as well as a perspective on the strategies and trends of other players. Deep knowledge, experience and relationships with technology companies / Silicon Valley is a plus.
This leader will have proven leadership skills in building and managing a team. They should be dynamic, highly collaborative, positive and influential. They possess strong communication skills and represent Strategic Development and Comcast well both internally and externally.
Must have 10 years of experience in corporate strategy.
Must have 10 years of experience in a relevant industry, such as telecomm, technology, media, and/or entertainment.
Bachelor’s Degree required. MBA strongly preferred.
Must be willing to live/work in the Philadelphia Area and able to travel for up to 20% of their time.
Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer
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