Commercial Innovation Systems Leader

CITY: New York STATE: New YorkCOUNTRY: USAEssential Functions (Responsibilities):NBC Universal is re-engineering its Ad Sales, Traffic and Billing Processes & Technology across Broadcast Television, Cable & Digital Media. The Commercial Innovation Systems Leader will have overall responsibility of the system solution. This includes the design, technical architecture, development, and implementation across all key functional components including Sales Proposal, Order Mgmt, Inventory Control, Pricing, Stewardship, Copy, Log Editing, and Billing. This position will manage a technical team of 12 people and will partner closely with our selected technology partners to deliver a multi-generational platform. Specific responsibilities include: Partner with business to define strategy, design process & drive standardsManage requirements & use case generation across 8 major system modules* Select & manage technology partnersDefine system & integration architecture; Drive standardsDefine development methodology & technology disciplinesManage a multi-million dollar project budgetCommunicate to project team, business users, and senior leadershipQualifications/Requirements:10+ years project management of complex, multi-year, enterprise technology solutions5+ years experience leading a business through extensive change & process reengineering5+ years managing 3rd party vendors providing technology solutions5+ years managing technology professionals5+ years supporting high transaction mission critical systemsEligibility Requirements:Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job#: 841518). Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.Must be willing to work in New York, NYMust be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation.Must be 18 years or older.Desired:Led a large systems (ERP) implementation with major customizations, that were developed in partnership with a vendor teamExposure to system design disciplinesExcellent written and verbal communicationsEffective interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple groups, levels in orgSelf motivation and resourcefulnessMedia industry experience with knowledge of ad salesSystem development experience with at least 1 large scale, high transactional solutionExperience setting systems/integration standardsGeneral:NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We develop, produce and market entertainment, news and information to a global market. NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.Media WorksNBC Universal Media Works aligns four major media disciplines: Technology, Operations, Software Solutions and Corporate Support. The organization is positioned to leverage a world-class technology team, the best media operations and production facilities in the business and to build strong partnerships enabling NBCU continue execution of growth initiatives. Media Works team members represent every area of our business, from technology and innovation to film and television production and are an integral part of making NBC Universal one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.