Sr. Manager, Data Strategy

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

As a Sr. Manager of Data Strategy, you will be responsible for executing NBCUniversal’s most strategic, data-enabled initiatives. The ideal candidate has expertise in data strategy across a complex corporate structure, with experience working both strategically and tactically across the data, media and technology lifecycles. They should be able to join a conversation and relate the impact of data to the objectives of partner cross-functional teams throughout the business, including but not limited to Marketing, Products, Technology, and Growth. Expertise in developing and managing business-driven data applications and products is a plus, as well as proficiency in generative AI analysis and use case definition, with the ability to apply AI techniques to real-world business problems.

A true chameleon, this role moves seamlessly between business strategy, data analytics, data enablement, program teams, and executive leadership, balancing the operational challenges of the group against the desired business outcomes necessary for success. You will independently consume subject matter, timelines, dependencies, and artifacts from teams across the organization to create a result greater than the sum of the interconnected parts. You will thrive in ambiguity, translating concepts into well-communicated and actionable plans that meet measurable outcomes required to operate a media business. As a deep listener, your success will hinge on hearing what others miss rather than having the loudest voice.

This role will specifically have responsibility governing the Media Group’s GenAI prioritization and execution strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise governance and funding. The role spans strategic visioning, initiative valuation, and operational delivery—all with an eye toward driving measurable business outcomes. With Business Fluency & Judgment, you will independently connect business strategy to outcomes, understand related data and analysis on the latest initiatives, and articulate the "why" behind the work.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead Data-Driven Strategic Growth Initiatives: Drive a high-impact portfolio of business initiatives across Decision Sciences. Translate strategic goals into measurable programs powered by data.
• Drive Executive Alignment: Serve as a trusted data partner to Media Group leadership—framing strategic priorities, tradeoffs, and guiding resource allocation across growth, marketing, product, and revenue teams.
• Champion Value-Based Decision-Making: Use business case development and ROI analysis to prioritize initiatives, demonstrating the value of data as a lever for revenue growth and operational efficiency.
• Bridge Strategy and Delivery Across Data Functions: Intake high-priority, non-BAU business opportunities; assess needs, scope potential data solutions, and partner with Business Process Design and Technical Data Strategy teams to transition initiatives into delivery pipelines. Serve as the connective tissue between Business Process & Technical Data Strategy to resolve prioritization conflicts and unblock dependencies to ensure strategic execution.
• Lead Generative AI Strategy: Own the GenAI roadmap for the Media Group—prioritizing high-impact use cases, shaping investment needs, and ensuring alignment with broader enterprise frameworks.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a combination of data strategy, business strategy, consulting, or product/marketing strategy roles
• Demonstrated success translating business goals into structured, data-backed initiatives
• Excellence in presentation development tools and messaging
• Executive presence and comfort working across technical and business stakeholders
• Strong experience prioritizing roadmaps, building business cases, and influencing cross-functional alignment
• Proven ability to lead through influence and drive momentum in matrixed environments

Desired Characteristics

• Ambitious self-starter with meticulous attention to detail and a focus on metrics driven decision making
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills
• Ability to influence decision making at all levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and manage multiple tracks of work
• Adaptable and ability to learn quickly
• Strong understanding of cross-brand analytics and impactful application of insights to contextualize business decisions
• Familiarity with streaming, subscription, or media business models
• Proficiency in generative AI analysis and use case definition

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $140,000-$175,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.