Manager, Portfolio & Program Management

Comcast-posted about 1 month ago

Full-time • Manager

Philadelphia, PA

5,001-10,000 employees

Telecommunications

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The Manager, Portfolio & Program Management plays a critical leadership role within Comcast's Integrated Supply Chain Organization (ISCO), driving strategic execution across a portfolio of transformation initiatives and talent development programs. This role is responsible for leading cross-functional Program and Project Management efforts, and Employee Development strategy and execution. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation, the Manager will oversee the Comcast Supply Chain Internship and Rotational Development Programs, while also managing a broader portfolio of strategic initiatives that support organizational capability building, operational excellence, and change management. This role requires a strategic thinker and hands-on executor who can lead complex programs, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate is passionate about talent development and transformation, thrives in dynamic environments, and brings strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Responsible for ensuring end user readiness to integrate and adopt new technology and supporting processes into daily operations. Conducts on-site process analysis and deployment support in the areas of marketing readiness, user acceptance testing and live trial.

Lead the planning, execution, and governance of strategic initiatives across the Supply Chain organization.
Develop and manage integrated program roadmaps, timelines, and resource plans.
Establish and maintain portfolio tracking systems to monitor progress, risks, collisions, and outcomes.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure alignment with business priorities.
Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives, stakeholder feedback, and data analysis.
Own the strategy, design, and execution of the Supply Chain Internship and Rotational Development Programs.
Partner with University Relations and Talent teams to attract, onboard, and develop diverse early career talent.
Oversee program operations including rotation planning, curriculum development, performance management, and career progression.
Champion a high-quality, inclusive participant experience through stakeholder engagement and program innovation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Supply Chain leaders, HR partners, and external collaborators.
Facilitate steering committees, working groups, and executive updates.
Develop and implement communication strategies to promote program visibility and impact.
Collaborate with L&D teams to deliver leadership and technical skill-building experiences.
Align early career programs with broader employee development strategies.
Identify opportunities for shared learning across Comcast's talent programs.
Manage program logistics including scheduling, travel, relocation, and budget oversight.
Ensure operational consistency and scalability across program cycles.
Leverage data and insights to inform decision-making and program evolution.
Implements deployment readiness program for regional rollouts, including communications, UAT and training support for call centers.
Defines quality gates to ensure market readiness is in line with deployment milestones.
Develops and defines methods and procedures for end user to address deploying technology and operational process changes.
Reviews and updates Training Strategy to meet region specific needs.
Defines a training plan to ensure business continuity.
Reviews UAT testing strategy and updates to meet regional differences.
Supports UAT readiness through the management of the market Readiness checklist. Creates UAT test plan, test cases and scripts.
Manages testing environment requests to include test accounts and required test data. Provides centralized defect management for on-site UAT and live trials, maintains the defect and issues log and conducts daily defect reviews.
Prepares and communicates daily testing status and defect reports. Manages daily testing status and defect tracking.
Initiates metrics baseline and ongoing collection process in region. Escalates project issues and risks as appropriate.
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.

Bachelor's degree required
6-8 years of experience in program management, portfolio management, supply chain, talent development, or related fields.
Proven ability to lead complex programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence across levels and functions.
Familiarity with supply chain operations and organizational development practices.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project), data analysis platforms, and MS Office Suite.

Experience with Workday, applicant tracking systems, or survey platforms a plus.

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