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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

About VERSANT

VERSANT, Comcast Corporation’s (NASDAQ: CMCSA) planned spin-off, will be a leading independent publicly traded media company 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, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

We’re looking for a Director of Product to transform how our people-focused platforms (Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Core HR, Payroll, and Timekeeping) enable our workforce at scale. This leader will shape the tools and experiences that power our employees and HR teams, define the vision and strategy for our HR product ecosystem, and deliver modern, intuitive, and connected solutions that allow Versant to attract, retain, and engage top talent globally.

You’ll sit at the intersection of technology, product, and HR operations, shaping the systems that support every stage of the employee lifecycle. This leader will partner closely with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders to set clear priorities, align on strategy, and execute effectively.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the modernization of HR platforms, enabling Versant to operate smarter, scale globally, and deliver world-class employee experiences.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR to set the strategic direction for the HR product portfolio, aligned to a unified architecture and simplification of legacy systems as well as elevating the employee experience
• Build and manage multi-year product roadmaps that balance near-term delivery with long-term vision.
• Drive continuous improvement with KPI measurement, monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.
• Lead and develop a team of product managers, fostering a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, accountability, and impact.
• Apply Agile methodologies and work closely with engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable products.
• Manage budgets for the product portfolio, including labor, licensing, hosting, and support, while modeling ROI and productivity outcomes.
• Build credibility and influence across Versant by demonstrating thought leadership, product expertise, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of product management experience, with ownership of the full product lifecycle.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing HR systems such as SAP HCM, SuccessFactors, etc.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading people and teams.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complexity and change.
• Influential leader who builds consensus and alignment in a matrixed organization.
• Balances collaboration and decisiveness, listening effectively while driving outcomes.
• Strategic thinker with an execution mindset, able to manage multiple priorities and pivot quickly.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to connect with both technical and business audiences.
• Builds meaningful, trust-based relationships with curiosity, humility, and openness to feedback.
• Experienced in HR technology implementations, including business analysis, change management, and system configuration.
• Comfortable working in a global, cross-functional environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a Versant worksite, 3 or more days per week out of one of our hubs: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, New York, NY, and Universal City, LA.

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: $160,000 - $205,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

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.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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