Sr Manager, Data Strategy

Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
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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)

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-9z65ym-216-73-216-159-42 in your application.