Enterprise Technology Cloud/Platform Lead

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Role Summary

The Team Lead, Platform / Cloud is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the cloud infrastructure and operations across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms for Enterprise Technology at Versant Media.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency of enterprise cloud environments, with a focus on FinOps best practices and platform optimization.

Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, ERP Platform & Integration, the Team Lead will manage the cloud components of the enterprise platform, including the portal, gateway, and intranet, while driving cross-functional collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Platform Leadership

• Own and manage all aspects of AWS infrastructure, including provisioning, monitoring, and optimization, while managing a team of contractors and service providers.
• Provide oversight and strategic guidance for Azure and Google Cloud environments.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security across all cloud platforms.
• Drive automation and tooling improvements to streamline cloud operations.
• Lead weekly syncs with the Director to review progress, issues, and strategic updates.

FinOps & Cost Optimization

• Implement and maintain FinOps best practices to monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud spend.
• Ensure FinOps practices not only track and manage cloud spend but also demonstrate measurable cost savings and cost avoidance through strategic resource planning, rightsizing, and proactive optimization.
• Collaborate with finance and engineering teams to forecast usage and manage budgets.
• Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track cloud cost KPIs.

Platform Operations

• Oversee the operational health and performance of the enterprise portal, gateway, and The Now Portal (intranet).
• Coordinate with engineering and product teams to ensure platform scalability and reliability.
• Support release management, patching, and incident response processes.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure cloud environments adhere to internal controls and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR).
• Maintain clear and accessible documentation for cloud architecture, operational procedures, and compliance standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with TPMs, security engineers, and platform leads to align cloud operations with business priorities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the PMO, providing regular updates, status reports, and operational metrics to ensure alignment with program timelines and strategic objectives.
• Manage vendor relationships and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Provide operational insights and reporting to support executive decision-making.

Ideal Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure management, with deep expertise in AWS.
• Experience with Azure and Google Cloud in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of FinOps principles and cloud cost optimization strategies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive operational excellence.
• Familiarity with platform components such as portals, gateways, and service layers.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; experience with Confluence, Jira, and cloud monitoring tools.

Additional Requirements: 

•  Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $150,000 - $180,000 (bonus 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. 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, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.