Lead, Program Management - Accelerated Development

Comcast Resume • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Lead, Program Management role is responsible for understanding program scope and planning programs that align with organizational goals, business requirements, and budgets. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive program plans, coordinate workstreams, manage dependencies and critical paths, and guide programs through deployment and completion within established timelines.

The role also manages program risks, develops contingency plans, takes corrective action, allocates resources, and assists with budget and resource forecasting. It requires independent judgment and discretion on significant matters, timely escalation of issues, and balancing program scope, time, and cost. Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required, and the schedule may include nights, weekends, and variable hours as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7–10 years of relevant work experience.
• Skills in budget management, change management, cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision making, escalation management, program planning, and resource management.
• Ability to work nights and weekends and variable schedules as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Understand program scope, participate in planning milestones, and align programs with business and budgetary requirements.
• Identify and secure participation from cross-functional teams to support effective program integration and execution.
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans and accurate, up-to-date program documentation.
• Schedule and manage workstreams for comprehensive program deployment from start to finish.
• Manage program critical paths and dependencies, and develop goals and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Analyze risks, establish contingency plans, and take corrective actions to mitigate potential program disruptions.
• Allocate resources efficiently to support program objectives and assist with forecasting budget and resource needs.
• Escalate issues in a timely manner for management review and balance program scope, time, and costs.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance; work nights and weekends on variable schedules as necessary.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Follow Comcast's Operating Principles, prioritize customer experience, learn and advocate for company technology and products, collaborate as a team, participate in the Net Promoter System, drive results and growth, support inclusion, and act in the interests of customers, investors, colleagues, and communities.

Benefits

• Comcast offers an array of benefits options and personalized expert guidance and tools to support employees physically, financially, and emotionally. Further details are available in the benefits summary on the careers site.

What This Job Offers

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