Sr. Manager, Video Ops Syndication

Our Media Group portfolio is a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands, supported by media industry leaders, Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky. When you join our team, you’ll work across our dynamic portfolio including Peacock, NOW, Fandango, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and TV Everywhere, powering streaming across more than 70 countries globally. And the evolution doesn’t stop there. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We’re always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we’re backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive. The Sr. Manager, Video Operations Syndication is responsible for defining, implementing, and overseeing the DNOC strategy specific to International syndication partners. This leader ensures operational readiness through effective planning, tooling and engineering support, high-quality content monitoring, and securing and developing the operational staff needed to deliver best-in-class live, linear, and VOD services. Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Planning: Develop and lead the staffing and tooling plan for each syndication partner, including securing necessary budgets and resources. Partner closely with DNOC leaders and team members to gain alignment and buy-in on partner roadmaps and strategic priorities. Own and manage the DNOC readiness tracker for each partner to ensure all operational requirements are fully met before launch. Establish and maintain clear communication of partner content changes (SLEs, Linear, VOD) to DNOC teams and key stakeholders. Foster regular collaboration and information sharing across DNOC Operations and Engineering teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment. Engage with partner leadership to gather strategic feedback, identify growth opportunities, and inform operational improvements. Proactively communicate risks, progress updates, and strategic roadmaps to senior internal stakeholders and executive leadership. Drive continuous improvement in operational processes, tooling, and monitoring to support efficiency, scale, and high partner satisfaction. 7+ years of experience in operations, program management, or technical readiness—ideally within video streaming or live broadcast environments. Proven experience in video operations, content monitoring, or network operations leadership, ideally within streaming video Demonstrated success developing and executing strategy, budgets, and staffing plans in a complex, multi-partner environment. Strong understanding of engineering for live events, content QC processes, and operational tooling best practices. Excellent cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership. Highly organized, with strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering results under tight timelines. Experience fostering a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration across geographically distributed teams. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $140,000 - $155,000, Bonus & LTI eligible. As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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