Senior Staff Product Manager-Tech

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are … At HBO Max, storytelling takes center stage. We’re one of the world’s most iconic entertainment brands — home to bold originals and unforgettable characters. While audiences binge award-winning content, breaking news, and sports around the clock, our teams stay busy at work creating what’s next in streaming. From Succession, Euphoria, and The Sopranos to global franchises like Game of Thrones and Harry Potter, our content sparks conversation and shapes culture. HBO Max delivers boundary-pushing stories across genres and platforms, connecting millions of viewers across 90 countries globally. Turn your streaming obsession into a career— we’re hiring! Position Summary We are actively seeking an experienced Senior Staff Technical Product Manager to spearhead content processing initiatives of the Global Video Platform (GVP) within the Direct-to-Consumer Platform Product Management organization. GVP serves as the converged platform powering WBD\'s suite of streaming applications, including the current flagship HBO Max. It encompasses a comprehensive suite of server-side workflow components responsible for content and metadata processing, as well as the delivery and playback of both live and video-on-demand (VOD) content across various consumer devices through client-side player SDKs. In this role, you will take ownership of the content processing domain within GVP, overseeing critical services such as encoding, packaging, encryption, and content replication to ensure seamless video delivery and an immersive playback experiences for our consumers. You will collaborate with Engineering and Technical Program Manager counterparts within the live and VOD Content Processing Teams, interface with adjacent workflow teams (Media Supply Chain and Content Delivery), and partner with stakeholder teams including Consumer Product Management, QoE, Release Management, and Customer Experience. Responsibilities Provide product expertise and thought leadership in the areas of live and VOD content encoding, packaging, encryption, and replication. Develop, communicate, and implement a comprehensive content processing product strategy aligned with business objectives and technology trends. Collaborate with cross-organization and cross-functional stakeholder teams to define content processing platform product requirements. Develop a prioritized product roadmap that meets the needs of stakeholders and customers. Drive efficiency and optimize costs for video delivery. Set priorities and build shared understanding across teams to coordinate and drive impact across groups. Drive for consistency and quality in content formats across WBD streaming properties. Establish and monitor qualitative and quantitative objectives and KPIs; analyze data to inform product decisions and optimize performance. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders; understand and advocate for customer needs. Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on product development and delivery. Provide leadership to cross-functional teams toward a common product vision; use influence to drive results and scale. Stay informed on industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies to develop novel solutions. Requirements 12+ years of Product Management or related experience. In-depth knowledge of live and VOD audio/video encoding, transcoding, packaging, and delivery technologies. Experience launching and developing platform-level products and features for a global audience at scale. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong ownership and customer empathy. Technical background in software development; understanding of web services architecture and development methodologies. Solid understanding of business principles including revenue models, market dynamics, and competitive landscape. Experience managing multiple stakeholders and business teams; ability to drive clarity in ambiguous situations. Experience with data analysis and deriving insights to inform product decisions; experience with machine learning/AI tools is a plus. Commitment to fostering an inclusive team culture with empathy and candor. How We Get Things Done Our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with insights from the team on what they mean. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, or any other category protected by law. If you require adjustments or accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions. In compliance with local law, compensation ranges are disclosed where required. Base pay is one component of total compensation. Pay Range: $159,600.00 - $296,400.00 per year. Other rewards may include bonuses and incentives. Benefits include health insurance, wellness programs, retirement savings, paid time off, and more. Failure to disclose or other disclosures apply as required by law where applicable. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Product Management and Marketing Industries: Entertainment Providers Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Warner Bros. Discovery by 2x Senior Product Manager- Stores Checkout Point of Sale team

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