Company Description: McDonald's evolving Accelerating the Arches growth strategy puts our customers and people first, and leverages our competitive advantages to strengthen our brand. We are recognized on lists like Fortune's Most Admired Companies and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. Doubling Down on the 4Ds (Delivery, Digital, Drive Thru, and Development) Our growth pillars emphasize the important role technology plays as the leading, global omni-channel restaurant brand. Technology enables the organization through digital technology, and improving the customer, crew and employee experience each and every day. Global Technology forging the way Leading the digitization of our business is the Technology organization made up of intrapreneurs who build industry defining tech using the latest innovations and platforms, like AI and edge computing to deliver on the next set of cutting-edge opportunities for the business. At McDonald's you get to solve technology innovation challenges at an incredible scale, and work across global teams who are always hungry for a challenge. This provides access to exciting career paths for technologists. It's bonus points when you get to see your family and friends use the tech you build at their favorite McD restaurant. Check out the Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology is directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy. Job Description: This opportunity is part of the Global Technology Infrastructure & Operations team (GTIO), where our mission is to deliver modern and relevant technology that supports the way McDonald's works. We provide best-in-class foundational technology products and services including Global Networking, Cloud, End User Computing, and IT Service Management. It's our goal to always provide an engaging, relevant, and simple experience for our customers. The Technical Product Manager, Restaurant Hardware Solutions, is part of the Restaurant Infrastructure & Operations team within Global Technology. This role reports to the Senior Technical Product Manager and is responsible for leading a portfolio of restaurant hardware solutions.The restaurant environment is complex, made up of many different technology hardware solutions. With constantly evolving needs of restaurant crew and customers, this team plays an important role in understanding those needs and evolving our hardware solutions to keep pace. Being a new team, the Technical Product Manager will play a key role in defining the scope of the Hardware Solutions team portfolio and associated hardware lifecycle processes - including evolution of Infrastructure as a Service capabilities related to restaurant hardware. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technology leader to help shape the transformation of infrastructure and operations products and services to the entire McDonalds environment. Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Support the Senior Manager, Restaurant Hardware solutions, by executing short-term strategy for a portfolio of hardware solutions (e.g., digital menu boards) Understand restaurant needs (crew, customer, manager) and translate those functional and technical needs into product requirements to be used in designing and/or selecting a hardware product, as well as continuous enhancement of the product Partner with market and cross-functional teams to define standards / technical specifications, select and approve global solutions, and certify new hardware solutions With a shift to expanded global standards and hardware as a service, the Technical Product Manager will contribute to defining market-level installation and ongoing technical support for products within their domain. Contribute to the performance of the team by overseeing work of suppliers and related teams Solve defined problems; identify ways to modify processes to meet end customer needs (e.g. operator or customer challenges with a particular hardware solution) Define and enforce hardware solution quality standards Design and execute tests to guarantee up-time of hardware solutions in the markets; oversee third party hardware certification testing where appropriate Provide input on deployment plan for hardware solutions to market teams Facilitate processes to maintain and support hardware in the markets Manage stakeholder relationships, including product teams as customers of hardware solutions, and ensure stakeholders are aligned with hardware roadmaps. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications Willingness and ability to live the McDonald's values every day: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, and Family. Demonstrated experience owning and delivering high load technology or hardware products with measurable results. Experience partnering with stakeholders across a complex, global organization. Experience prioritizing product feature development and cost/benefit analysis (e.g. business case creation, MVP define & develop, backlog prioritization) Impact-minded approach, with ability to articulate goals and instill action and alignment to reach them. Experience working in an agile product development environment: participating in and leading agile ceremonies, managing a backlog/release plan, tracking metrics of multiple teams, removing blockers (burndown chart, release burn up, etc.) Demonstrated ability to manage technical products from an unclear problem statement, driving clarity, understanding, and opportunity assessment, managing trade-offs and evaluating potential concepts with internal and external partners using design thinking and agile principles. Experience managing technical priorities and driving strategic hardware initiatives. Ability to utilize data to proactively identify and solve complex problems potentially impacting the restaurant infrastructure platform function. Proven analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, develop product strategy and business cases, and measure success. Strong written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in easy-to-understand business friendly language. Understand customer centricity, and lead products with that mindset. Preferred Qualifications Experience with hardware peripherals, architecture, and cataloging processes. Example hardware: kiosks, digital signage, media players, scanners, cash recyclers, audio systems, etc. Experience with infrastructure as a service (IaaS) Demonstrated ability to effectively influence and partner across product and platform teams within a global engineering organization Demonstrated ability to manage and navigate to drive results within a globally distributed organization Experience defining hardware standards and specifications that address global complexities and differences between markets / regions Experience managing P&L of a program and developing/managing financial forecasts to communicate ROI and spend rate Experience 8+ years of technical product management or relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6+ years relevant experience with a Master's degree. 2+ years working with restaurant or retail hardware solutions and platforms. Experience working on technical teams that manage an important product and/or a suite of products. Experience communicating with leadership and setting expectations for major cross-functional initiatives. Additional Information: McDonald's is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact McDonald's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
Apr 11, 2024
Full time
Company Description: McDonald's evolving Accelerating the Arches growth strategy puts our customers and people first, and leverages our competitive advantages to strengthen our brand. We are recognized on lists like Fortune's Most Admired Companies and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. Doubling Down on the 4Ds (Delivery, Digital, Drive Thru, and Development) Our growth pillars emphasize the important role technology plays as the leading, global omni-channel restaurant brand. Technology enables the organization through digital technology, and improving the customer, crew and employee experience each and every day. Global Technology forging the way Leading the digitization of our business is the Technology organization made up of intrapreneurs who build industry defining tech using the latest innovations and platforms, like AI and edge computing to deliver on the next set of cutting-edge opportunities for the business. At McDonald's you get to solve technology innovation challenges at an incredible scale, and work across global teams who are always hungry for a challenge. This provides access to exciting career paths for technologists. It's bonus points when you get to see your family and friends use the tech you build at their favorite McD restaurant. Check out the Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology is directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy. Job Description: This opportunity is part of the Global Technology Infrastructure & Operations team (GTIO), where our mission is to deliver modern and relevant technology that supports the way McDonald's works. We provide best-in-class foundational technology products and services including Global Networking, Cloud, End User Computing, and IT Service Management. It's our goal to always provide an engaging, relevant, and simple experience for our customers. The Technical Product Manager, Restaurant Hardware Solutions, is part of the Restaurant Infrastructure & Operations team within Global Technology. This role reports to the Senior Technical Product Manager and is responsible for leading a portfolio of restaurant hardware solutions.The restaurant environment is complex, made up of many different technology hardware solutions. With constantly evolving needs of restaurant crew and customers, this team plays an important role in understanding those needs and evolving our hardware solutions to keep pace. Being a new team, the Technical Product Manager will play a key role in defining the scope of the Hardware Solutions team portfolio and associated hardware lifecycle processes - including evolution of Infrastructure as a Service capabilities related to restaurant hardware. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technology leader to help shape the transformation of infrastructure and operations products and services to the entire McDonalds environment. Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Support the Senior Manager, Restaurant Hardware solutions, by executing short-term strategy for a portfolio of hardware solutions (e.g., digital menu boards) Understand restaurant needs (crew, customer, manager) and translate those functional and technical needs into product requirements to be used in designing and/or selecting a hardware product, as well as continuous enhancement of the product Partner with market and cross-functional teams to define standards / technical specifications, select and approve global solutions, and certify new hardware solutions With a shift to expanded global standards and hardware as a service, the Technical Product Manager will contribute to defining market-level installation and ongoing technical support for products within their domain. Contribute to the performance of the team by overseeing work of suppliers and related teams Solve defined problems; identify ways to modify processes to meet end customer needs (e.g. operator or customer challenges with a particular hardware solution) Define and enforce hardware solution quality standards Design and execute tests to guarantee up-time of hardware solutions in the markets; oversee third party hardware certification testing where appropriate Provide input on deployment plan for hardware solutions to market teams Facilitate processes to maintain and support hardware in the markets Manage stakeholder relationships, including product teams as customers of hardware solutions, and ensure stakeholders are aligned with hardware roadmaps. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications Willingness and ability to live the McDonald's values every day: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, and Family. Demonstrated experience owning and delivering high load technology or hardware products with measurable results. Experience partnering with stakeholders across a complex, global organization. Experience prioritizing product feature development and cost/benefit analysis (e.g. business case creation, MVP define & develop, backlog prioritization) Impact-minded approach, with ability to articulate goals and instill action and alignment to reach them. Experience working in an agile product development environment: participating in and leading agile ceremonies, managing a backlog/release plan, tracking metrics of multiple teams, removing blockers (burndown chart, release burn up, etc.) Demonstrated ability to manage technical products from an unclear problem statement, driving clarity, understanding, and opportunity assessment, managing trade-offs and evaluating potential concepts with internal and external partners using design thinking and agile principles. Experience managing technical priorities and driving strategic hardware initiatives. Ability to utilize data to proactively identify and solve complex problems potentially impacting the restaurant infrastructure platform function. Proven analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, develop product strategy and business cases, and measure success. Strong written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in easy-to-understand business friendly language. Understand customer centricity, and lead products with that mindset. Preferred Qualifications Experience with hardware peripherals, architecture, and cataloging processes. Example hardware: kiosks, digital signage, media players, scanners, cash recyclers, audio systems, etc. Experience with infrastructure as a service (IaaS) Demonstrated ability to effectively influence and partner across product and platform teams within a global engineering organization Demonstrated ability to manage and navigate to drive results within a globally distributed organization Experience defining hardware standards and specifications that address global complexities and differences between markets / regions Experience managing P&L of a program and developing/managing financial forecasts to communicate ROI and spend rate Experience 8+ years of technical product management or relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6+ years relevant experience with a Master's degree. 2+ years working with restaurant or retail hardware solutions and platforms. Experience working on technical teams that manage an important product and/or a suite of products. Experience communicating with leadership and setting expectations for major cross-functional initiatives. Additional Information: McDonald's is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact McDonald's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast. Job Summary The Director of Food & Beverage Product Development will have a leading role in MachineQ's growth through expanding our product offering for the Food & Beverage vertical globally. Building on our current success with major Restaurant brands, the Director will utilize our existing products, IoT Platform, Software Partners, and deployment capabilities to build and implement a product roadmap addressing critical needs for Restaurant operators, ownership groups, and brands. This unique role requires an individual with expertise in the Restaurant vertical and its associated technologies, while also having familiarity with evolving Enterprise-IoT and -SaaS solutions. The Director will leverage creativity and critical thinking to develop the product's overall strategy from new product ideation to product planning, pricing, and product marketing. The Director will work closely with Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Business Development to develop an understanding of our technology and our customers' needs. Based on this understanding, the Director will serve as a business owner to help define product requirements, product-market fit, pricing model, and value proposition. The ideal candidate for this position exhibits a deep interest in technology and Restaurant operations and wants to expand their responsibilities to focus on scaling a growing business. The Director will continually evaluate opportunities and leverage internal and external resources to help create the industry's best IoT platform and solutions. Beyond the core product development responsibilities, the Director will be on the front lines of growing the business: leading field trials and tests and supporting market development efforts with our Sales team. Job Description Responsibilities: Maintain and communicate a roadmap of "customer problems to solve" and drive the short-term and long-term product vision in an ever-evolving environment. Partner with a peer on the Engineering team to scope and develop our first-party solutions across hardware, software, and deployment. Work with Product and Strategy teams to determine build / buy / partner approach for solutions. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to identify IoT solutions that solve business problems. Partner with UX / Design to transfer customer requirements into an enterprise grade solution, with consumer-centric design expectations. Work with Operations team to scope and deploy pilot work and monitor logistics. Help to define pilot success metrics and a plan to track, monitor, and measure the success of these metrics. Facilitate user research sessions in partnership with UX / Design teams. Pursue competitive research on a quarterly basis. Identify and understand vertical and industry competitive trends. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development on specific sales opportunities and go-to-market models. 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) and overtime as necessary. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: Demonstrable experience building and scaling technologies relevant to the Food & Beverage/Restaurant industry. Superb communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable speaking in public forums and panel, and leading interactions with executives internally and with partner organizations. Strategic thinking and ability to develop deep understanding of market structures and go-to-market models. Data-driven, fact-based approach to analysis and decision making. Preference and aptitude for working independently and across a matrix organization. Willingness to travel domestically and globally up to 25%. Relevant Work Experience: 8+ years of relevant work experience in product management, engineering, or related technical field experience. A strong understanding of the Internet of Things (IoT)/M2M and Software as a Service (SaaS) and how they work together to deliver customer value. Experience creating business models, highlighting key financial metrics, to show the economic viability of new businesses. Experience building and leading presentations from executives to decision-makers to all supporting teammates. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on communicating technical requirements and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong business acumen and knowledgeable across many functional areas, including product management, business development, product marketing, engineering, and marketing. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives and work cross-functionally and across all levels of the organization. Experience with Jira and Salesforce is a plus, but not required. Experience working with Fortune 500 customers strongly preferred. This position is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA; Product team works in a hybrid capacity. Education: Bachelor's Degree with MBA considering a plus While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Employees at all levels are expected to: Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job. Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services. Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services. Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas. Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers. Drive results and growth. Respect and promote inclusion & diversity. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities. Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Education Bachelor's Degree While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Relevant Work Experience 10 Years +
May 01, 2024
Full time
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast. Job Summary The Director of Food & Beverage Product Development will have a leading role in MachineQ's growth through expanding our product offering for the Food & Beverage vertical globally. Building on our current success with major Restaurant brands, the Director will utilize our existing products, IoT Platform, Software Partners, and deployment capabilities to build and implement a product roadmap addressing critical needs for Restaurant operators, ownership groups, and brands. This unique role requires an individual with expertise in the Restaurant vertical and its associated technologies, while also having familiarity with evolving Enterprise-IoT and -SaaS solutions. The Director will leverage creativity and critical thinking to develop the product's overall strategy from new product ideation to product planning, pricing, and product marketing. The Director will work closely with Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Business Development to develop an understanding of our technology and our customers' needs. Based on this understanding, the Director will serve as a business owner to help define product requirements, product-market fit, pricing model, and value proposition. The ideal candidate for this position exhibits a deep interest in technology and Restaurant operations and wants to expand their responsibilities to focus on scaling a growing business. The Director will continually evaluate opportunities and leverage internal and external resources to help create the industry's best IoT platform and solutions. Beyond the core product development responsibilities, the Director will be on the front lines of growing the business: leading field trials and tests and supporting market development efforts with our Sales team. Job Description Responsibilities: Maintain and communicate a roadmap of "customer problems to solve" and drive the short-term and long-term product vision in an ever-evolving environment. Partner with a peer on the Engineering team to scope and develop our first-party solutions across hardware, software, and deployment. Work with Product and Strategy teams to determine build / buy / partner approach for solutions. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to identify IoT solutions that solve business problems. Partner with UX / Design to transfer customer requirements into an enterprise grade solution, with consumer-centric design expectations. Work with Operations team to scope and deploy pilot work and monitor logistics. Help to define pilot success metrics and a plan to track, monitor, and measure the success of these metrics. Facilitate user research sessions in partnership with UX / Design teams. Pursue competitive research on a quarterly basis. Identify and understand vertical and industry competitive trends. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development on specific sales opportunities and go-to-market models. 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) and overtime as necessary. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: Demonstrable experience building and scaling technologies relevant to the Food & Beverage/Restaurant industry. Superb communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable speaking in public forums and panel, and leading interactions with executives internally and with partner organizations. Strategic thinking and ability to develop deep understanding of market structures and go-to-market models. Data-driven, fact-based approach to analysis and decision making. Preference and aptitude for working independently and across a matrix organization. Willingness to travel domestically and globally up to 25%. Relevant Work Experience: 8+ years of relevant work experience in product management, engineering, or related technical field experience. A strong understanding of the Internet of Things (IoT)/M2M and Software as a Service (SaaS) and how they work together to deliver customer value. Experience creating business models, highlighting key financial metrics, to show the economic viability of new businesses. Experience building and leading presentations from executives to decision-makers to all supporting teammates. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on communicating technical requirements and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong business acumen and knowledgeable across many functional areas, including product management, business development, product marketing, engineering, and marketing. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives and work cross-functionally and across all levels of the organization. Experience with Jira and Salesforce is a plus, but not required. Experience working with Fortune 500 customers strongly preferred. This position is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA; Product team works in a hybrid capacity. Education: Bachelor's Degree with MBA considering a plus While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Employees at all levels are expected to: Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job. Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services. Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services. Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas. Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers. Drive results and growth. Respect and promote inclusion & diversity. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities. Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Education Bachelor's Degree While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Relevant Work Experience 10 Years +
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast. Job Summary The Director of Food & Beverage Product Development will have a leading role in MachineQ's growth through expanding our product offering for the Food & Beverage vertical globally. Building on our current success with major Restaurant brands, the Director will utilize our existing products, IoT Platform, Software Partners, and deployment capabilities to build and implement a product roadmap addressing critical needs for Restaurant operators, ownership groups, and brands. This unique role requires an individual with expertise in the Restaurant vertical and its associated technologies, while also having familiarity with evolving Enterprise-IoT and -SaaS solutions. The Director will leverage creativity and critical thinking to develop the product's overall strategy from new product ideation to product planning, pricing, and product marketing. The Director will work closely with Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Business Development to develop an understanding of our technology and our customers' needs. Based on this understanding, the Director will serve as a business owner to help define product requirements, product-market fit, pricing model, and value proposition. The ideal candidate for this position exhibits a deep interest in technology and Restaurant operations and wants to expand their responsibilities to focus on scaling a growing business. The Director will continually evaluate opportunities and leverage internal and external resources to help create the industry's best IoT platform and solutions. Beyond the core product development responsibilities, the Director will be on the front lines of growing the business: leading field trials and tests and supporting market development efforts with our Sales team. Job Description Responsibilities: Maintain and communicate a roadmap of "customer problems to solve" and drive the short-term and long-term product vision in an ever-evolving environment. Partner with a peer on the Engineering team to scope and develop our first-party solutions across hardware, software, and deployment. Work with Product and Strategy teams to determine build / buy / partner approach for solutions. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to identify IoT solutions that solve business problems. Partner with UX / Design to transfer customer requirements into an enterprise grade solution, with consumer-centric design expectations. Work with Operations team to scope and deploy pilot work and monitor logistics. Help to define pilot success metrics and a plan to track, monitor, and measure the success of these metrics. Facilitate user research sessions in partnership with UX / Design teams. Pursue competitive research on a quarterly basis. Identify and understand vertical and industry competitive trends. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development on specific sales opportunities and go-to-market models. 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) and overtime as necessary. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: Demonstrable experience building and scaling technologies relevant to the Food & Beverage/Restaurant industry. Superb communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable speaking in public forums and panel, and leading interactions with executives internally and with partner organizations. Strategic thinking and ability to develop deep understanding of market structures and go-to-market models. Data-driven, fact-based approach to analysis and decision making. Preference and aptitude for working independently and across a matrix organization. Willingness to travel domestically and globally up to 25%. Relevant Work Experience: 8+ years of relevant work experience in product management, engineering, or related technical field experience. A strong understanding of the Internet of Things (IoT)/M2M and Software as a Service (SaaS) and how they work together to deliver customer value. Experience creating business models, highlighting key financial metrics, to show the economic viability of new businesses. Experience building and leading presentations from executives to decision-makers to all supporting teammates. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on communicating technical requirements and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong business acumen and knowledgeable across many functional areas, including product management, business development, product marketing, engineering, and marketing. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives and work cross-functionally and across all levels of the organization. Experience with Jira and Salesforce is a plus, but not required. Experience working with Fortune 500 customers strongly preferred. This position is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA; Product team works in a hybrid capacity. Education: Bachelor's Degree with MBA considering a plus While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Employees at all levels are expected to: Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job. Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services. Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services. Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas. Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers. Drive results and growth. Respect and promote inclusion & diversity. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities. Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Education Bachelor's Degree While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Relevant Work Experience 10 Years +
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast. Job Summary The Director of Food & Beverage Product Development will have a leading role in MachineQ's growth through expanding our product offering for the Food & Beverage vertical globally. Building on our current success with major Restaurant brands, the Director will utilize our existing products, IoT Platform, Software Partners, and deployment capabilities to build and implement a product roadmap addressing critical needs for Restaurant operators, ownership groups, and brands. This unique role requires an individual with expertise in the Restaurant vertical and its associated technologies, while also having familiarity with evolving Enterprise-IoT and -SaaS solutions. The Director will leverage creativity and critical thinking to develop the product's overall strategy from new product ideation to product planning, pricing, and product marketing. The Director will work closely with Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Business Development to develop an understanding of our technology and our customers' needs. Based on this understanding, the Director will serve as a business owner to help define product requirements, product-market fit, pricing model, and value proposition. The ideal candidate for this position exhibits a deep interest in technology and Restaurant operations and wants to expand their responsibilities to focus on scaling a growing business. The Director will continually evaluate opportunities and leverage internal and external resources to help create the industry's best IoT platform and solutions. Beyond the core product development responsibilities, the Director will be on the front lines of growing the business: leading field trials and tests and supporting market development efforts with our Sales team. Job Description Responsibilities: Maintain and communicate a roadmap of "customer problems to solve" and drive the short-term and long-term product vision in an ever-evolving environment. Partner with a peer on the Engineering team to scope and develop our first-party solutions across hardware, software, and deployment. Work with Product and Strategy teams to determine build / buy / partner approach for solutions. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to identify IoT solutions that solve business problems. Partner with UX / Design to transfer customer requirements into an enterprise grade solution, with consumer-centric design expectations. Work with Operations team to scope and deploy pilot work and monitor logistics. Help to define pilot success metrics and a plan to track, monitor, and measure the success of these metrics. Facilitate user research sessions in partnership with UX / Design teams. Pursue competitive research on a quarterly basis. Identify and understand vertical and industry competitive trends. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development on specific sales opportunities and go-to-market models. 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) and overtime as necessary. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: Demonstrable experience building and scaling technologies relevant to the Food & Beverage/Restaurant industry. Superb communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable speaking in public forums and panel, and leading interactions with executives internally and with partner organizations. Strategic thinking and ability to develop deep understanding of market structures and go-to-market models. Data-driven, fact-based approach to analysis and decision making. Preference and aptitude for working independently and across a matrix organization. Willingness to travel domestically and globally up to 25%. Relevant Work Experience: 8+ years of relevant work experience in product management, engineering, or related technical field experience. A strong understanding of the Internet of Things (IoT)/M2M and Software as a Service (SaaS) and how they work together to deliver customer value. Experience creating business models, highlighting key financial metrics, to show the economic viability of new businesses. Experience building and leading presentations from executives to decision-makers to all supporting teammates. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on communicating technical requirements and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong business acumen and knowledgeable across many functional areas, including product management, business development, product marketing, engineering, and marketing. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives and work cross-functionally and across all levels of the organization. Experience with Jira and Salesforce is a plus, but not required. Experience working with Fortune 500 customers strongly preferred. This position is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA; Product team works in a hybrid capacity. Education: Bachelor's Degree with MBA considering a plus While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Employees at all levels are expected to: Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job. Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services. Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services. Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas. Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers. Drive results and growth. Respect and promote inclusion & diversity. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities. Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Education Bachelor's Degree While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Relevant Work Experience 10 Years +
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast. Job Summary The Director of Food & Beverage Product Development will have a leading role in MachineQ's growth through expanding our product offering for the Food & Beverage vertical globally. Building on our current success with major Restaurant brands, the Director will utilize our existing products, IoT Platform, Software Partners, and deployment capabilities to build and implement a product roadmap addressing critical needs for Restaurant operators, ownership groups, and brands. This unique role requires an individual with expertise in the Restaurant vertical and its associated technologies, while also having familiarity with evolving Enterprise-IoT and -SaaS solutions. The Director will leverage creativity and critical thinking to develop the product's overall strategy from new product ideation to product planning, pricing, and product marketing. The Director will work closely with Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Business Development to develop an understanding of our technology and our customers' needs. Based on this understanding, the Director will serve as a business owner to help define product requirements, product-market fit, pricing model, and value proposition. The ideal candidate for this position exhibits a deep interest in technology and Restaurant operations and wants to expand their responsibilities to focus on scaling a growing business. The Director will continually evaluate opportunities and leverage internal and external resources to help create the industry's best IoT platform and solutions. Beyond the core product development responsibilities, the Director will be on the front lines of growing the business: leading field trials and tests and supporting market development efforts with our Sales team. Job Description Responsibilities: Maintain and communicate a roadmap of "customer problems to solve" and drive the short-term and long-term product vision in an ever-evolving environment. Partner with a peer on the Engineering team to scope and develop our first-party solutions across hardware, software, and deployment. Work with Product and Strategy teams to determine build / buy / partner approach for solutions. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to identify IoT solutions that solve business problems. Partner with UX / Design to transfer customer requirements into an enterprise grade solution, with consumer-centric design expectations. Work with Operations team to scope and deploy pilot work and monitor logistics. Help to define pilot success metrics and a plan to track, monitor, and measure the success of these metrics. Facilitate user research sessions in partnership with UX / Design teams. Pursue competitive research on a quarterly basis. Identify and understand vertical and industry competitive trends. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development on specific sales opportunities and go-to-market models. 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) and overtime as necessary. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: Demonstrable experience building and scaling technologies relevant to the Food & Beverage/Restaurant industry. Superb communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable speaking in public forums and panel, and leading interactions with executives internally and with partner organizations. Strategic thinking and ability to develop deep understanding of market structures and go-to-market models. Data-driven, fact-based approach to analysis and decision making. Preference and aptitude for working independently and across a matrix organization. Willingness to travel domestically and globally up to 25%. Relevant Work Experience: 8+ years of relevant work experience in product management, engineering, or related technical field experience. A strong understanding of the Internet of Things (IoT)/M2M and Software as a Service (SaaS) and how they work together to deliver customer value. Experience creating business models, highlighting key financial metrics, to show the economic viability of new businesses. Experience building and leading presentations from executives to decision-makers to all supporting teammates. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on communicating technical requirements and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong business acumen and knowledgeable across many functional areas, including product management, business development, product marketing, engineering, and marketing. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives and work cross-functionally and across all levels of the organization. Experience with Jira and Salesforce is a plus, but not required. Experience working with Fortune 500 customers strongly preferred. This position is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA; Product team works in a hybrid capacity. Education: Bachelor's Degree with MBA considering a plus While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Employees at all levels are expected to: Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job. Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services. Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services. Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas. Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers. Drive results and growth. Respect and promote inclusion & diversity. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities. Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Education Bachelor's Degree While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Relevant Work Experience 10 Years +
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast. Job Summary The Director of Food & Beverage Product Development will have a leading role in MachineQ's growth through expanding our product offering for the Food & Beverage vertical globally. Building on our current success with major Restaurant brands, the Director will utilize our existing products, IoT Platform, Software Partners, and deployment capabilities to build and implement a product roadmap addressing critical needs for Restaurant operators, ownership groups, and brands. This unique role requires an individual with expertise in the Restaurant vertical and its associated technologies, while also having familiarity with evolving Enterprise-IoT and -SaaS solutions. The Director will leverage creativity and critical thinking to develop the product's overall strategy from new product ideation to product planning, pricing, and product marketing. The Director will work closely with Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Business Development to develop an understanding of our technology and our customers' needs. Based on this understanding, the Director will serve as a business owner to help define product requirements, product-market fit, pricing model, and value proposition. The ideal candidate for this position exhibits a deep interest in technology and Restaurant operations and wants to expand their responsibilities to focus on scaling a growing business. The Director will continually evaluate opportunities and leverage internal and external resources to help create the industry's best IoT platform and solutions. Beyond the core product development responsibilities, the Director will be on the front lines of growing the business: leading field trials and tests and supporting market development efforts with our Sales team. Job Description Responsibilities: Maintain and communicate a roadmap of "customer problems to solve" and drive the short-term and long-term product vision in an ever-evolving environment. Partner with a peer on the Engineering team to scope and develop our first-party solutions across hardware, software, and deployment. Work with Product and Strategy teams to determine build / buy / partner approach for solutions. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to identify IoT solutions that solve business problems. Partner with UX / Design to transfer customer requirements into an enterprise grade solution, with consumer-centric design expectations. Work with Operations team to scope and deploy pilot work and monitor logistics. Help to define pilot success metrics and a plan to track, monitor, and measure the success of these metrics. Facilitate user research sessions in partnership with UX / Design teams. Pursue competitive research on a quarterly basis. Identify and understand vertical and industry competitive trends. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development on specific sales opportunities and go-to-market models. 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) and overtime as necessary. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: Demonstrable experience building and scaling technologies relevant to the Food & Beverage/Restaurant industry. Superb communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable speaking in public forums and panel, and leading interactions with executives internally and with partner organizations. Strategic thinking and ability to develop deep understanding of market structures and go-to-market models. Data-driven, fact-based approach to analysis and decision making. Preference and aptitude for working independently and across a matrix organization. Willingness to travel domestically and globally up to 25%. Relevant Work Experience: 8+ years of relevant work experience in product management, engineering, or related technical field experience. A strong understanding of the Internet of Things (IoT)/M2M and Software as a Service (SaaS) and how they work together to deliver customer value. Experience creating business models, highlighting key financial metrics, to show the economic viability of new businesses. Experience building and leading presentations from executives to decision-makers to all supporting teammates. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on communicating technical requirements and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong business acumen and knowledgeable across many functional areas, including product management, business development, product marketing, engineering, and marketing. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives and work cross-functionally and across all levels of the organization. Experience with Jira and Salesforce is a plus, but not required. Experience working with Fortune 500 customers strongly preferred. This position is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA; Product team works in a hybrid capacity. Education: Bachelor's Degree with MBA considering a plus While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Employees at all levels are expected to: Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job. Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services. Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services. Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas. Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers. Drive results and growth. Respect and promote inclusion & diversity. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities. Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Education Bachelor's Degree While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Relevant Work Experience 10 Years +
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast. Job Summary The Director of Food & Beverage Product Development will have a leading role in MachineQ's growth through expanding our product offering for the Food & Beverage vertical globally. Building on our current success with major Restaurant brands, the Director will utilize our existing products, IoT Platform, Software Partners, and deployment capabilities to build and implement a product roadmap addressing critical needs for Restaurant operators, ownership groups, and brands. This unique role requires an individual with expertise in the Restaurant vertical and its associated technologies, while also having familiarity with evolving Enterprise-IoT and -SaaS solutions. The Director will leverage creativity and critical thinking to develop the product's overall strategy from new product ideation to product planning, pricing, and product marketing. The Director will work closely with Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Business Development to develop an understanding of our technology and our customers' needs. Based on this understanding, the Director will serve as a business owner to help define product requirements, product-market fit, pricing model, and value proposition. The ideal candidate for this position exhibits a deep interest in technology and Restaurant operations and wants to expand their responsibilities to focus on scaling a growing business. The Director will continually evaluate opportunities and leverage internal and external resources to help create the industry's best IoT platform and solutions. Beyond the core product development responsibilities, the Director will be on the front lines of growing the business: leading field trials and tests and supporting market development efforts with our Sales team. Job Description Responsibilities: Maintain and communicate a roadmap of "customer problems to solve" and drive the short-term and long-term product vision in an ever-evolving environment. Partner with a peer on the Engineering team to scope and develop our first-party solutions across hardware, software, and deployment. Work with Product and Strategy teams to determine build / buy / partner approach for solutions. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to identify IoT solutions that solve business problems. Partner with UX / Design to transfer customer requirements into an enterprise grade solution, with consumer-centric design expectations. Work with Operations team to scope and deploy pilot work and monitor logistics. Help to define pilot success metrics and a plan to track, monitor, and measure the success of these metrics. Facilitate user research sessions in partnership with UX / Design teams. Pursue competitive research on a quarterly basis. Identify and understand vertical and industry competitive trends. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development on specific sales opportunities and go-to-market models. 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) and overtime as necessary. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: Demonstrable experience building and scaling technologies relevant to the Food & Beverage/Restaurant industry. Superb communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable speaking in public forums and panel, and leading interactions with executives internally and with partner organizations. Strategic thinking and ability to develop deep understanding of market structures and go-to-market models. Data-driven, fact-based approach to analysis and decision making. Preference and aptitude for working independently and across a matrix organization. Willingness to travel domestically and globally up to 25%. Relevant Work Experience: 8+ years of relevant work experience in product management, engineering, or related technical field experience. A strong understanding of the Internet of Things (IoT)/M2M and Software as a Service (SaaS) and how they work together to deliver customer value. Experience creating business models, highlighting key financial metrics, to show the economic viability of new businesses. Experience building and leading presentations from executives to decision-makers to all supporting teammates. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on communicating technical requirements and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong business acumen and knowledgeable across many functional areas, including product management, business development, product marketing, engineering, and marketing. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives and work cross-functionally and across all levels of the organization. Experience with Jira and Salesforce is a plus, but not required. Experience working with Fortune 500 customers strongly preferred. This position is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA; Product team works in a hybrid capacity. Education: Bachelor's Degree with MBA considering a plus While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Employees at all levels are expected to: Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job. Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services. Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services. Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas. Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers. Drive results and growth. Respect and promote inclusion & diversity. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities. Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Education Bachelor's Degree While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Relevant Work Experience 10 Years +
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast. Job Summary The Director of Food & Beverage Product Development will have a leading role in MachineQ's growth through expanding our product offering for the Food & Beverage vertical globally. Building on our current success with major Restaurant brands, the Director will utilize our existing products, IoT Platform, Software Partners, and deployment capabilities to build and implement a product roadmap addressing critical needs for Restaurant operators, ownership groups, and brands. This unique role requires an individual with expertise in the Restaurant vertical and its associated technologies, while also having familiarity with evolving Enterprise-IoT and -SaaS solutions. The Director will leverage creativity and critical thinking to develop the product's overall strategy from new product ideation to product planning, pricing, and product marketing. The Director will work closely with Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Business Development to develop an understanding of our technology and our customers' needs. Based on this understanding, the Director will serve as a business owner to help define product requirements, product-market fit, pricing model, and value proposition. The ideal candidate for this position exhibits a deep interest in technology and Restaurant operations and wants to expand their responsibilities to focus on scaling a growing business. The Director will continually evaluate opportunities and leverage internal and external resources to help create the industry's best IoT platform and solutions. Beyond the core product development responsibilities, the Director will be on the front lines of growing the business: leading field trials and tests and supporting market development efforts with our Sales team. Job Description Responsibilities: Maintain and communicate a roadmap of "customer problems to solve" and drive the short-term and long-term product vision in an ever-evolving environment. Partner with a peer on the Engineering team to scope and develop our first-party solutions across hardware, software, and deployment. Work with Product and Strategy teams to determine build / buy / partner approach for solutions. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to identify IoT solutions that solve business problems. Partner with UX / Design to transfer customer requirements into an enterprise grade solution, with consumer-centric design expectations. Work with Operations team to scope and deploy pilot work and monitor logistics. Help to define pilot success metrics and a plan to track, monitor, and measure the success of these metrics. Facilitate user research sessions in partnership with UX / Design teams. Pursue competitive research on a quarterly basis. Identify and understand vertical and industry competitive trends. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development on specific sales opportunities and go-to-market models. 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) and overtime as necessary. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: Demonstrable experience building and scaling technologies relevant to the Food & Beverage/Restaurant industry. Superb communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable speaking in public forums and panel, and leading interactions with executives internally and with partner organizations. Strategic thinking and ability to develop deep understanding of market structures and go-to-market models. Data-driven, fact-based approach to analysis and decision making. Preference and aptitude for working independently and across a matrix organization. Willingness to travel domestically and globally up to 25%. Relevant Work Experience: 8+ years of relevant work experience in product management, engineering, or related technical field experience. A strong understanding of the Internet of Things (IoT)/M2M and Software as a Service (SaaS) and how they work together to deliver customer value. Experience creating business models, highlighting key financial metrics, to show the economic viability of new businesses. Experience building and leading presentations from executives to decision-makers to all supporting teammates. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on communicating technical requirements and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong business acumen and knowledgeable across many functional areas, including product management, business development, product marketing, engineering, and marketing. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives and work cross-functionally and across all levels of the organization. Experience with Jira and Salesforce is a plus, but not required. Experience working with Fortune 500 customers strongly preferred. This position is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA; Product team works in a hybrid capacity. Education: Bachelor's Degree with MBA considering a plus While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Employees at all levels are expected to: Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job. Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services. Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services. Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas. Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers. Drive results and growth. Respect and promote inclusion & diversity. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities. Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Education Bachelor's Degree While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Relevant Work Experience 10 Years +
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast. Job Summary The Director of Food & Beverage Product Development will have a leading role in MachineQ's growth through expanding our product offering for the Food & Beverage vertical globally. Building on our current success with major Restaurant brands, the Director will utilize our existing products, IoT Platform, Software Partners, and deployment capabilities to build and implement a product roadmap addressing critical needs for Restaurant operators, ownership groups, and brands. This unique role requires an individual with expertise in the Restaurant vertical and its associated technologies, while also having familiarity with evolving Enterprise-IoT and -SaaS solutions. The Director will leverage creativity and critical thinking to develop the product's overall strategy from new product ideation to product planning, pricing, and product marketing. The Director will work closely with Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Business Development to develop an understanding of our technology and our customers' needs. Based on this understanding, the Director will serve as a business owner to help define product requirements, product-market fit, pricing model, and value proposition. The ideal candidate for this position exhibits a deep interest in technology and Restaurant operations and wants to expand their responsibilities to focus on scaling a growing business. The Director will continually evaluate opportunities and leverage internal and external resources to help create the industry's best IoT platform and solutions. Beyond the core product development responsibilities, the Director will be on the front lines of growing the business: leading field trials and tests and supporting market development efforts with our Sales team. Job Description Responsibilities: Maintain and communicate a roadmap of "customer problems to solve" and drive the short-term and long-term product vision in an ever-evolving environment. Partner with a peer on the Engineering team to scope and develop our first-party solutions across hardware, software, and deployment. Work with Product and Strategy teams to determine build / buy / partner approach for solutions. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to identify IoT solutions that solve business problems. Partner with UX / Design to transfer customer requirements into an enterprise grade solution, with consumer-centric design expectations. Work with Operations team to scope and deploy pilot work and monitor logistics. Help to define pilot success metrics and a plan to track, monitor, and measure the success of these metrics. Facilitate user research sessions in partnership with UX / Design teams. Pursue competitive research on a quarterly basis. Identify and understand vertical and industry competitive trends. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development on specific sales opportunities and go-to-market models. 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) and overtime as necessary. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: Demonstrable experience building and scaling technologies relevant to the Food & Beverage/Restaurant industry. Superb communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable speaking in public forums and panel, and leading interactions with executives internally and with partner organizations. Strategic thinking and ability to develop deep understanding of market structures and go-to-market models. Data-driven, fact-based approach to analysis and decision making. Preference and aptitude for working independently and across a matrix organization. Willingness to travel domestically and globally up to 25%. Relevant Work Experience: 8+ years of relevant work experience in product management, engineering, or related technical field experience. A strong understanding of the Internet of Things (IoT)/M2M and Software as a Service (SaaS) and how they work together to deliver customer value. Experience creating business models, highlighting key financial metrics, to show the economic viability of new businesses. Experience building and leading presentations from executives to decision-makers to all supporting teammates. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on communicating technical requirements and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong business acumen and knowledgeable across many functional areas, including product management, business development, product marketing, engineering, and marketing. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives and work cross-functionally and across all levels of the organization. Experience with Jira and Salesforce is a plus, but not required. Experience working with Fortune 500 customers strongly preferred. This position is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA; Product team works in a hybrid capacity. Education: Bachelor's Degree with MBA considering a plus While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Employees at all levels are expected to: Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job. Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services. Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services. Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas. Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers. Drive results and growth. Respect and promote inclusion & diversity. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities. Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Education Bachelor's Degree While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Relevant Work Experience 10 Years +
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast. Job Summary The Director of Food & Beverage Product Development will have a leading role in MachineQ's growth through expanding our product offering for the Food & Beverage vertical globally. Building on our current success with major Restaurant brands, the Director will utilize our existing products, IoT Platform, Software Partners, and deployment capabilities to build and implement a product roadmap addressing critical needs for Restaurant operators, ownership groups, and brands. This unique role requires an individual with expertise in the Restaurant vertical and its associated technologies, while also having familiarity with evolving Enterprise-IoT and -SaaS solutions. The Director will leverage creativity and critical thinking to develop the product's overall strategy from new product ideation to product planning, pricing, and product marketing. The Director will work closely with Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Business Development to develop an understanding of our technology and our customers' needs. Based on this understanding, the Director will serve as a business owner to help define product requirements, product-market fit, pricing model, and value proposition. The ideal candidate for this position exhibits a deep interest in technology and Restaurant operations and wants to expand their responsibilities to focus on scaling a growing business. The Director will continually evaluate opportunities and leverage internal and external resources to help create the industry's best IoT platform and solutions. Beyond the core product development responsibilities, the Director will be on the front lines of growing the business: leading field trials and tests and supporting market development efforts with our Sales team. Job Description Responsibilities: Maintain and communicate a roadmap of "customer problems to solve" and drive the short-term and long-term product vision in an ever-evolving environment. Partner with a peer on the Engineering team to scope and develop our first-party solutions across hardware, software, and deployment. Work with Product and Strategy teams to determine build / buy / partner approach for solutions. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to identify IoT solutions that solve business problems. Partner with UX / Design to transfer customer requirements into an enterprise grade solution, with consumer-centric design expectations. Work with Operations team to scope and deploy pilot work and monitor logistics. Help to define pilot success metrics and a plan to track, monitor, and measure the success of these metrics. Facilitate user research sessions in partnership with UX / Design teams. Pursue competitive research on a quarterly basis. Identify and understand vertical and industry competitive trends. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development on specific sales opportunities and go-to-market models. 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) and overtime as necessary. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: Demonstrable experience building and scaling technologies relevant to the Food & Beverage/Restaurant industry. Superb communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable speaking in public forums and panel, and leading interactions with executives internally and with partner organizations. Strategic thinking and ability to develop deep understanding of market structures and go-to-market models. Data-driven, fact-based approach to analysis and decision making. Preference and aptitude for working independently and across a matrix organization. Willingness to travel domestically and globally up to 25%. Relevant Work Experience: 8+ years of relevant work experience in product management, engineering, or related technical field experience. A strong understanding of the Internet of Things (IoT)/M2M and Software as a Service (SaaS) and how they work together to deliver customer value. Experience creating business models, highlighting key financial metrics, to show the economic viability of new businesses. Experience building and leading presentations from executives to decision-makers to all supporting teammates. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on communicating technical requirements and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong business acumen and knowledgeable across many functional areas, including product management, business development, product marketing, engineering, and marketing. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives and work cross-functionally and across all levels of the organization. Experience with Jira and Salesforce is a plus, but not required. Experience working with Fortune 500 customers strongly preferred. This position is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA; Product team works in a hybrid capacity. Education: Bachelor's Degree with MBA considering a plus While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Employees at all levels are expected to: Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job. Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services. Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services. Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas. Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers. Drive results and growth. Respect and promote inclusion & diversity. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities. Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Education Bachelor's Degree While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Relevant Work Experience 10 Years +