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Director, Financial Systems Strategy
Comcast
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Summary
Responsible for providing strategic leadership and executive oversight to all aspects of the Comcast Oracle-based back office financial technology projects and activities. Develops and implements strategies and works with project personal to develop project standards, and performance metrics. Works with Supervisors and Managers to ensure all applications meet project requirements. Provides leadership and direction for team which may include multiple functional areas. Develops and implements strategy for functional area(s). May have responsibility for developing and managing budget.
Core Responsibilities
• Creates and drives strategies in alignment with the Company's overall vision and business goals, working closely with business and information technology stakeholders.
• Works with project personnel to define standards and frameworks with regards to coding, programming, and the general development of applications for multiple platforms.
• Leads the DevOps team in the architecture and integration of new software and web applications, and leads the continued support for existing applications. Oversees implementation initiatives, software updates, and the roll-out of new software releases.
• Works with DevOps Team to implement plans and procedures to maintain and improve system availability.
• Works with Business Partners to understand requirements and processes to facilitate onboarding to shared services and/or development of specialized solutions.
• Works with Supervisors and Managers to ensure all deliverables adhere to deadlines, specifications, and budgets. Develops and implements performance metrics. Reviews and reports on project progress to leadership team.
• Prepares and manages budget(s) and financial targets.
• Continuously researches new technology solutions and stays abreast of industry standards and innovations. Works with the Engineering team to implement new techniques that benefit the goals of the organization.
• 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) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Experience Required:
-Previous experience with Oracle Business Applications strongly desired.
-Previous experience with Finance, Accounting or related business processes.
-Experience managing a portfolio of strategic roadmaps with business focus.
-Consulting or other Customer Services background
• Experience with Lean and Agile Development methodologies is a must.
-Experience managing contractors and vendor managed service contracts.
Education Level
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Field of Study
• Accounting/Finance or other business degree with a minor Computer Science; Management Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science
Years Experience
• Generally requires 10-12+ years related experience
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