Sr Manager, Portfolio Program Manager

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Job Summary

Responsible for oversight and management of the portfolio of cross-functional projects supported by the Project Management Office (PMO). Effectively oversees Program Management Office in delivering programs on time and on budget, including resource allocation. Develops financial and operational objectives. May have department budget responsibilities. Ensures operational plans are aligned with business objectives. Contributes to functional strategy development. Has a greater degree of impact on business results and typically manages one or more complex projects, full ownership of the portfolio, and serves as a coach and mentor to peers.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and management to the PMO team. Trains PMO staff on project management methodology and coaches project managers on project quality issues as needed.
• Provides support for corporate budgeting and budget tracking.
• Maintains knowledge of entire PMO portfolio: region impacts, milestones, risks, schedule, etc.
• Responsible for the portfolio as a whole. Ensures quality output for all items in the portfolio, develops reports, and reads out to senior leaders and teammates on portfolio health.
• Develops and maintains performance metrics to make informed recommendations for strategic decision making.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in project management methodologies, agile practices, best practices and industry standards.
• Serves as SME of the project management methodology and technology (Smartsheet). Ensures accuracy of Smartsheet data across the portfolio and prepares reports.
• May serve as the Director’s delegate in meetings representing the PMO. Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing large, cross-functional projects impacting multiple departments
• Strong written and verbal communication at all levels from frontline to senior leaders
• Prior Comcast experience preferred
• Familiarity with Smartsheet and OneNote preferred

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

Executive Communications, Peer Coaching, Program Management

Compensation

Primary Location Pay Range: $131,275.96 - $196,913.94

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work.    Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus.  Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees.  We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most.  That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

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)

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI)

Relevant Work Experience

7-10 Years

Comcast is 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.