Partnership Manager, 3rd party - eCommerce in MN by NBCUniversal

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

NBC Sports Next is where sports and technology intersect. We’re a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within our three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports; Golf; and Betting, Gaming & Emerging Media.

At NBC Sports Next, we make playing sports better through innovative technology and immersive experiences for athletes, coaches, players and fans. We equip more than 30MM players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including SportsEngine, the largest youth sports club, league and team management platform; GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology; GolfPass the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, and coaching, tips; TeamUnify, swim team management services; GoMotion, sports and fitness business software solutions; and NBC Sports Edge, a leading platform for fantasy sports information and betting-focused tools.

At NBC Sports Next we’re fueled by our mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology that provides the ultimate in immersive experiences.

NBC Sports Next includes three groups. This role is part of our Youth & Recreational Sports group. 

Youth & Recreational Sports is comprised of technology platforms, such as SportsEngine, GoMotion, TourneyMachine, and TeamUnify that enable athletes, parents, coaches and team administrators in the youth and recreational space to manage their organizations, collect payments, share schedules, find programs to participate in and connect with other families. Additionally, NCSI enables leagues and organizations to properly screen and train coaches in an effort to keep kids safe.

Come join us as we work together as one team to innovate and deliver what’s Next. 

Job Description

The Partnership Manager is responsible for the successful onboarding, implementation, and performance of third-party partners. This person will serve as the point of contact to coordinate, monitor and manage all internal technical and business integration work related to partnership deliverables, sales and profitability commitments. They will handle tracking issues, managing risks, delivering outcomes, and communicating status of partner activities.

Develop and execute scalable onboarding, implementation, and optimization processes with integrated and eCommerce partners. 
Collaborate with data, product, sales and customer success departments to ensure departments are aligned to core business objectives. 
Manage and prioritize multiple initiatives and efforts, including technical and business integration. 
Establish clear ownership for project tasks, ensure that team members have the tools needed, and provide prompt feedback. 
Work closely with Product Development and other departments to ensure products, systems, and infrastructure meet the client and business requirements. 
Track progress and review project tasks on an ongoing basis to make certain milestones and deadlines are met timely. 
Ensure departments and personnel are aligned to core business objectives, are thoughtfully planned and resourced, and are performing to the business plan. 
Prepare status updates and communicate progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones, and other key project metrics to project partners. 
Provide ongoing partnership management and drive continued growth. 
In coordination with SE leadership, look at new and existing commercial relationships to build out additional revenue streams that are in-line with the company’s core vision. 
Other duties as assigned. 
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. 

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: 

3+ years of experience inside a high-growth, fast-paced technology company. 
Understanding of project management methodologies and best practices. 
Experience in balancing departmental relationships and work streams, with a demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize and manage projects. 
Balanced business/technical background with strong technical aptitude. 
Effectively communicate solutions and strategy with our cross-functional teams and partners. 
Accountable for results and can hold others accountable for commitments made. 
Strong interpersonal skills including strength in collaboration, consultation and building trust and credibility with involved parties. 
Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills. 

Desired Characteristics

Past partner or strategic account management experience highly desired 
Previous experience within an eCommerce or team-based sales company highly desired 

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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