Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for the overall analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of all Learning and Development programs for all levels and positions of employees across all functional areas. Provides strategic, executive leadership in the design, development and implementation of Learning and Development initiatives across the Company to improve business performance, organizational capability and employee engagement. Drives change transformation and strategy execution to achieve specific business results. Creates business strategy to focus on strengths, competitive advantage and differentiation. Incorporates broad knowledge to address complex, unusual and critical issues. Develops long-term plans that impact the achievement of business results. Recognizes profitability and revenue potential in business opportunities. Demonstrates leadership versatility.
Job Description

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. ULearn, our enterprise-wide learning and development organization, is inspired by our Comcast brand purpose, to connect you to what matters. Because now, more than ever, you deserve personalized experiences to learn your way, on your terms. With our learners at the center of everything we do, we are one team with one mission - to transformthe culture of learning atComcast.

The VP, Strategic Planning, Learning & Development will lead a data-driven team, focused on enablement & optimization of the broaderLearning organization, with a strategic focus onmidtolong range planning,business impact, people& culturedevelopment,and investment optimization.As VVP, Strategic Planning, L&D,you will lead thealignment of the Learning strategy to overall execution, includingconnecting in-year planning to ourlong rangeplans; executing ourLearningbrand strategy; leading ourimpact measurementapproach using data-driven analytics; integratingcross-functionaleffortswithin ULearnto deliver on our strategic priorities;partnering with HR Finance tooptimize our investment strategy;and serve askey point personto CLO toconnectday-to-day execution ofstrategic initiativesthat enable theULearn organization.


Role Responsibilities:


This role requires strongComcast business acumen,systems thinkingand critical problem-solvingcapabilities; ability to partner across multiple functions and stakeholders, bothinternally & externally; leadership in brand strategy to ensure our planning, messaging & execution are aligned to our brand promise; andability to leveragedata and key performance indicators to drivebusiness outcomes andorganizational success.This role also leadsmanagement of special projects thatcrossmultiple functions within ULearn,and externally with Comcastbusiness units and key stakeholders.Provides leadership and direction for team which may include multiple functional areas.This role will report to theSeniorVice Presidentof Learning.


Duties & Assignments:


-Leadoverall strategic planning, including in-yearintegrated planning and how this connects to the long range plan for Learning.
-Leverage business expertise and data analyticsto create measurement strategy forthe impact of our learning, includingbusiness impact, customer outcomesand employee development

-Lead overall brand identity strategy for ULearn, partnering with product team to provide strategic alignment, and ensuring our vision, messaging, planning and execution are aligned to deliver on our brand promise to transform learning at Comcast.
-Lead communications within Learning organization, includinginternal newsletters, presentations, all hands; external presentations to key stakeholders; and key messaging alignment to learners engaging with our products.
-Lead internal development function,including team culture, development, feedback initiatives; lead internal change management efforts within ULearn to support our initiatives.
-Serve as lead business partner to manage Learning organization budget and forecast, in close partnership with HR Financial Operations team, to ensure investments are aligned to key priorities in ULearn.
-Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

-Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able tooccasionallywork nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
-Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


Desired Competencies

/ Knowledge

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-Demonstratedstrategic planning and businessacumen
-Exceptionalsystem thinking, strategic planning, and creative problem-solvingcapabilities, with ability to synthesize multiple complex dynamicsand perspectivesinto a holistic plan.
-Demonstrated ability toleveragedata and key performance indicatorsto drive organizational success, measure business impact, and determine learning effectiveness

-Ability tocommunicate clear and succinctlywith seniorexecutives- verbally and written throughstakeholder decksand communications
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Outstandingleadership skillswith an ability to lead by example in terms of creating an exciting environment for employees and the company to ensure collective success
-Applies the useofchange managementprinciplesto ensure effective implementation ofinitiatives
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Strong financial acumenand ability to build business casestojustify investments.
-Ability to function as aninternalconsultantacross the organization bydemonstrating strong collaboration,helpingthe organizationidentify and resolve issues, encouraging excellent management practices, anticipating internal organization issues, proposing solutions, and understanding/representing the employee perspective.

-Other duties as assigned.
-Work location may be flexible depending on Comcast Footprint and business need
-Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer


Qualifications:


-Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred
-Generally requires 15&years' experience
-Comcast experience required; demonstrated leadershipexperience throughtransformation a plus.
-Demonstrated cross-functional leadership experiencewith senior executive team
-Strong strategy and data analytics experience
Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.


Education

Master's Degree
Relevant Work Experience

15 Years +

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. 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.