Director, Innovation & Business Development-Xumo

Comcast Resume • Philadelphia, PA

2d • $165,657 - $259,781

About The Position

The Director, Innovation & Business Development will lead incubation of new business concepts, products, partnerships, and monetization models supporting the future growth of Xumo’s FAST business. The role works across strategy, product, technology, content, advertising, and partnerships to identify emerging opportunities, test market hypotheses, and turn promising innovations into scalable businesses. The successful candidate combines entrepreneurial thinking with disciplined execution, navigates ambiguity, builds business cases, and collaborates across functions to translate 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 free ad-supported streaming TV service, and Xumo Enterprise, which provides tools and services for content creators, distributors, and advertisers.

The position requires approximately 50% travel. The employee must be able to work nights and weekends on variable schedules as necessary, maintain regular and punctual attendance, and exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

• 10 years or more of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Comcast may also consider a combination of coursework and experience or extensive related professional experience.
• Approximately 50% travel required.
• Ability to work nights and weekends on variable schedules as necessary.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation capabilities.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous, and rapidly evolving environments.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

Nice To Haves

• 8 or more 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate emerging 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 efforts from ideation through validation, MVP launch, and commercialization.
• Build and maintain a portfolio of innovation initiatives aligned with strategic 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 Innovation team members 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 business 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.
• Partner with Engineering, Product, Business Intelligence, Content, Advertising, Business Operations, and Content Operations teams.
• Align stakeholders and drive execution in a collaborative environment.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and innovation across the organization.
• Understand and follow the company’s Operating Principles.
• Put customers first and support seamless digital customer experiences.
• Learn, use, and advocate for the company’s technology, products, services, and digital tools.
• Work collaboratively, remain open to new ideas, and contribute to the Net Promoter System through activities such as huddles and callbacks.
• Drive results and growth, support inclusion, and act in the interests of colleagues, customers, investors, and communities.
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance; work nights and weekends on variable schedules as necessary.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Comcast offers eligible employees an array of benefits options, expert guidance, and always-on tools intended to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Further details are available in the company’s compensation and benefits summary.

What This Job Offers

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