Sr. Program Manager, Tech Delivery (Compliance & Data Governance)

Company Description
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.
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Job Description
Our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) portfolio is a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands, supported by media industry leaders, Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky. When you join our team, you'll work across our dynamic portfolio including Peacock, NOW, Fandango, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and TV Everywhere, powering streaming across more than 70 countries globally. And the evolution doesn't stop there. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We're always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we're backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive.
The Sr. Program Manager, Tech Delivery (Compliance & Data Governance) will oversee the successful delivery of enterprise-level programs and projects focused on ensuring compliance for NBCUniversal's Global Streaming portfolio. The position demands strong communication skills, the ability to influence stakeholders, and expertise in program management. A successful candidate will be adept in understanding technology principles, agile delivery, and building strong relationships with business and technology teams.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Delivery:

• Lead cross-functional workstreams to ensure alignment with business objectives, effective stakeholder communication, and successful delivery.
• Drive technology deliverables across product, business, and developer teams, ensuring both business and technical goals are met.
• Implement governance structures to provide clear and actionable updates on program status to leadership, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee the timely execution of deliverables while maintaining alignment with scope, budget, and business expectations.
• Collaborate with PMO teams to ensure consistent scoping, cost-benefit analysis, and level-of-effort assessments.
• Oversee change control processes, ensuring PMO standards are followed and mitigating risks to maintain delivery timelines.

Risk & Compliance Management:

• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation plans and escalation processes as needed.
• Develop plans to reduce risks related to compliance with privacy standards such as GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, and VPPA.
• Lead compliance audits, identifying gaps and driving improvements to maintain regulatory alignment.

Privacy & Data Governance:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for privacy compliance issues, deploying privacy mechanisms across the platform.
• Manage privacy impact assessments and coordinate data lifecycle management, including securing and purging consumer data as required by privacy laws.
• Guide stakeholders on evolving data privacy regulations and ensure company-wide compliance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Build relationships with compliance stakeholders, business units, and technology teams to align privacy requirements with business goals.
• Lead training and awareness programs to ensure all stakeholders are informed and equipped to handle privacy responsibilities.

Qualifications
Experience:

• 6+ years of leading complex technology delivery projects within regulatory compliance frameworks, particularly data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• 5+ years of technical experience with data & analytics platforms, ideally with exposure to real-time data environments.
• 3+ years of experience implementing Data Privacy and Governance best practices, policies, and procedures.

Skills:

• Proficiency in program management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, etc.) and agile methodologies (Scrum, Agile).
• Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Proven leadership skills that drive collaboration and results in a matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making and risk mitigation.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or related field. Graduate work in Law, Privacy, or Regulatory Policy is a plus.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with regulatory frameworks for Data Protection, Data Retention, and Governance.
• Experience working in a media, streaming, or telecommunications environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining attention to detail and delivering high-quality results.

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: $135,000 - $165,000 (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 [email protected].