Director, Innovation & Business Development-Xumo

Comcast • Irvine, CA

3d

About The Position

The Director, Innovation & Business Development will lead incubation of new business concepts, products, partnerships, and monetization models to support the future growth of Xumo’s free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) business. Operating across strategy, product, technology, content, advertising, and partnerships, this leader will identify emerging opportunities, test market hypotheses, and develop promising innovations into scalable businesses. The role calls for entrepreneurial thinking, disciplined execution, comfort with ambiguity, business-case development, and cross-functional collaboration. The Director will turn ideas into measurable business outcomes.

Xumo is a joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, formed to develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform for the entertainment industry. Its businesses include Xumo devices, Xumo Play, a FAST service with linear channels and on-demand options, and Xumo Enterprise, which provides tools and services for content creators, distributors, and advertisers.

The role includes approximately 50% travel and may require nights, weekends, and variable schedules. The posted experience information states 10 years or more of relevant work experience; the qualifications section also identifies 8+ years in related fields. A bachelor's degree is preferred, though equivalent coursework and experience or extensive related professional experience may also be considered.

Requirements

• 10 years or more of relevant work experience, as stated in the Relevant Work Experience section.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation capabilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous, and rapidly evolving environments.
• Approximately 50% travel.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends and variable schedules as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of experience in strategy, innovation, corporate development, venture incubation, management consulting, product leadership, business development, or related fields.
• Experience in streaming media, FAST, connected TV, digital advertising, or media technology.
• Experience developing business cases, financial models, and commercialization strategies.
• Track record of launching new products, services, ventures, or growth initiatives.
• Understanding of AI-driven products, audience engagement platforms, or advertising technology ecosystems.
• Bachelor’s degree; equivalent coursework and experience or extensive related professional experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate business opportunities that can accelerate Xumo’s FAST growth and competitive differentiation.
• Develop business cases, market assessments, and growth strategies for new products, services, and business models.
• Lead incubation from ideation through validation, MVP launch, and commercialization.
• Build and maintain a portfolio of innovation initiatives aligned with company priorities.
• Explore opportunities across content experiences, advertising, AI, commerce, data products, audience engagement, and platform services.
• Identify disruptive trends and emerging technologies that may create competitive advantages for Xumo.
• Develop concepts using Xumo’s audience insights, viewing behaviors, platform capabilities, and distribution footprint.
• Partner with Engineering leaders and the Innovation team to prototype, test, and validate products, experiences, and business concepts.
• Identify and develop relationships with startups, technology providers, content partners, and industry innovators.
• Evaluate build, buy, and partner strategies to accelerate business growth.
• Negotiate pilot programs and strategic collaborations to validate opportunities.
• Define success metrics, operating models, and go-to-market strategies for incubated businesses.
• Create financial models, investment recommendations, and growth forecasts.
• Present recommendations and progress updates to senior executives and company leadership.
• Transition validated opportunities into established business units or dedicated operating teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Business Intelligence, Content, Advertising, Business Operations, and Content Operations.
• Align stakeholders and drive execution in a collaborative environment; foster experimentation, learning, and innovation.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance; maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance; perform other assigned duties.
• Follow the company’s Operating Principles, prioritize the customer experience, learn and advocate for company technology and services, work collaboratively, participate in the Net Promoter System, drive results and growth, support inclusion, and act responsibly toward colleagues, customers, investors, and communities.

Benefits

• Comcast provides benefits to eligible employees, with options and tools intended to support employees physically, financially, and emotionally.
• Most non-sales positions are eligible for a bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director