Senior Manager, Scrum

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
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Manager, Scrum to lead agile practices across our Platform Development and AI organization, with a strong focus on team coaching, process consistency, and cross-functional alignment.
This role will oversee Scrum Leads across multiple squads, helping grow agile maturity while supporting effective prioritization, dependency mapping, and delivery coordination across product and engineering. The ideal candidate will be a thoughtful facilitator and process architect, able to connect the dots across teams and drive clarity around execution, while also providing strategic support to the Platform Development leadership team in planning, communication, and operational cadence.
Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach a team of Scrum Leads across Platform Development and AI, fostering shared practices, growth, and community.
• Drive consistent agile execution by guiding teams in selecting and applying the right methodologies, rituals, and tools for their maturity and needs.
• Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to align priorities, shape delivery processes, and drive strategic planning and portfolio visibility across squads and programs.
• Build frameworks for cross-team dependency mapping and resolution, enabling scalable, coordinated delivery.
• Define and evolve agile operating models that balance consistency with team autonomy, promoting sustainable velocity and quality.
• Establish baseline metrics across the product development lifecycle (PDLC) and support teams in using data to assess performance, surface risks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster transparency through structured communication channels, surfacing updates, blockers, and decision points effectively.
• Champion a culture of accountability, adaptability, and shared ownership across product, engineering, and delivery teams.
• Provide strategic support to the VP of Platform Development through planning facilitation, communication alignment, and coordination of org-wide priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software development, Engineering, or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years' experience as a Scrum Lead or part of a high-performing Scrum Team
• 3+ years' experience managing a team (Scrum or otherwise)
• Demonstrated experience in agile technical project management and scrum development ceremonies/practices
• Expert in JIRA/Confluence or GitHub Issues
• Self-driven, detail-oriented leader who actively works to remove barriers to achieving results
• Experienced with leading projects in highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary development teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills to effectively connect with both business and technical teams
• Track record of inspiring others & positive change in technical project management, scrum, team management, and process improvement
• Comfortable working with all levels of the organization including senior executives

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge of Agile methodology and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.
• Experience working in a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) agile framework and preparing and executing work within a PI (Program Increment)
• Know about the value of metrics and incremental delivery
• Ability to sell processes and frameworks to teams with which you do not have direct authority
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team

Additional Requirements:

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee's residence.

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 - $180,000 (bonus eligible)
We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
Additional Information
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