Sr. Manager, Operations

NBCUniversal; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Various discounts and perks

Job summary

A leading media conglomerate is seeking a Sr. Manager, Operations to oversee operational excellence in their ERP Platform & Integration division. This strategic role involves managing cross-functional teams and vendor coordination, ensuring compliance and optimized performance within complex technical environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in enterprise IT operations, especially within SAP or ERP settings. This hybrid position offers a salary between $150,000 - $180,000 and includes company-sponsored benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in SAP or ERP environments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence and system reliability.
• Manage vendor coordination and oversee environment governance.
• Collaborate across teams for optimal performance.

Skills

Empathy in leadership

Collaboration

Strong communication

Change management

Compliance knowledge

Education

8+ years in enterprise IT operations

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Visualization tools

Job description

Job Description

The Sr. Manager, Operations is a strategic, cross‑functional leader reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, ERP Platform & Integration. This role uniquely spans the three engineering verticals, BASIS, Integration, and Cloud/Platform, and is responsible for driving operational excellence, system reliability, and cross‑domain alignment.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in understanding the interdependence and operational nuances across these areas, ensuring seamless coordination and optimized performance. They will bring a modern mindset, a strong leadership presence, and the ability to navigate complex technical environments with empathy, clarity, and precision.

This role collaborates closely with engineering leads, TPMs, and the Technical Documentation Specialist to ensure environments are well‑documented, compliant, and scalable. Additionally, the Sr. Manager will represent Enterprise Technology across Operations & Technology, fostering strong cross‑functional relationships, managing vendor coordination, overseeing environment governance, and delivering insightful operational reporting.

Operations Leadership

• Establish and lead cross‑functional operational initiatives across Platform, BASIS, and Integration, while managing a team of contractors and service providers.
• Anticipate and optimize resource needs, including identifying performance gaps, staffing requirements, and opportunities for efficiency.
• Develop and maintain environment management standards, including release controls, patches, and transport processes.
• Ensure timely application of system patches, including security updates, to maintain platform stability, compliance, and protection against vulnerabilities.
• Oversee high availability and performance of systems through proactive monitoring and incident response coordination.

Program & Process Management

• Establish new operational processes and standards to support the needs of a newly formed company, including designing, implementing, and evolving workflows that enable scalable, efficient, and resilient operations.
• Build with agility and adaptability in mind, enabling the organization to respond effectively to evolving business priorities and strategic growth opportunities.
• Partner with TPMs and PMO to align operational activities with project timelines and business priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational workflows, including automation and tooling enhancements.
• Support Day 1 readiness and post‑launch stabilization efforts.

Governance & Compliance

• Collaborate with the BASIS Security Engineer to ensure compliance with SOX, GDPR, and internal controls.
• Own the organization and upkeep of operational documentation, ensuring it is created when needed, logically structured, consistently maintained, and easily accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Track and report on operational KPIs, technical debt, and modernization opportunities.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between Platform, BASIS, and Integration teams to ensure seamless coordination.
• Engage with vendors and service providers to manage SLAs and operational dependencies.
• Support executive reporting and decision‑making through clear summaries and operational insights.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise IT operations, preferably in SAP or ERP environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with empathy, foster collaboration across diverse teams, and communicate technical concepts with clarity and influence.
• Experience navigating change and ambiguity in transformation environments, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, integration, and platform operations.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex technical programs.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOX, GDPR) and operational governance.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; experience with Confluence, Jira, and visualization tools.

Additional Requirements

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

Benefits

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. Salary range: $150,000 - $180,000 (bonus eligible).

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Additional Information

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 [e-mail].

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.