Manager, Core Network Engineering

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

Leads a team of engineering professionals responsible for the planning, deployment, organization and management of IP and Optical Transport Systems for the Core Network Engineering Team. Plans new technology innovation supporting daily operations and facilitating team performance. Meets the network engineering needs of future projects, directing activities to meet customer requirements, improving existing applications and implementing new process efficiencies to reduce costs and enhance employee experience & customer satisfaction. Manages team which includes exempt employees and provides guidance, coaching and career development. Develops processes and procedures to drive department efficiencies and assists in development and meeting of departmental budget.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Keeps abreast of the cable industry and upcoming projects to determine the means to implement changes in the existing network to accommodate technology, features and functionality.
• Plans to meet and/or exceed the requirements of production operations.
• Analyzes complex business needs via interaction with senior leadership, internal operational managers and external customers.
• Examines new projects, forecasts new staffing requirements and reviews Company goals to prepare a systems engineering plan and budget.
• Creates new technical solutions which enhance process efficiency, reduce cost and/or enhance customer and/or user satisfaction.
• Evaluates new and evolving technology for applicability and impact on operational goals.
• Analyzes system performances against customer requirements and directs corrective action.
• 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.

Highly Preferred Knowledge/Experience/Skills :

• Engineering or Technical leadership
• Leading through change
• Collaboration with partner teams
• Culture building
• Inclusive leadership
• Forecast planning & accuracy
• Employee development
• Business partner relationship accountability 
• Knowledge of IP Networking
• Knowledge of Optical Transport Systems
• Financial Acumen

Aptitude:

• Analytical thinker who understands their role in the business
• Focused on customer experience goals.
• Thinks and solves problems independently.
• Enthusiastic collaborator with teams
• A respected go-to resource
• People and culture leadership and management
• Interested positive approach to new initiatives.
• Effective communication skills
• Budget and Inventory Management
• After hours coverage 

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

Building High Performance Team, Customer Experience (CX), Leading Change, Manage Execution, Network Engineering, Team Coaching, Teamwork

Compensation

Primary Location Pay Range: $121,730.40 - $182,595.60

This job can be performed in Washington with a Pay Range of $116,197.20 - $199,195.20

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. 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.

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

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

5-7 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.