Warner Bros. Discovery
Senior Staff Product Manager-Tech
Warner Bros. Discovery, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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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.
Responsibilities
Provide product expertise and thought leadership in 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, often creating networks to coordinate and drive impact across groups.
Drive for consistency and quality in content formats across WBD streaming properties.
Establish and monitor key qualitative and quantitative objectives and KPIs and drive the team to meet or exceed them.
Analyze data, interpret metrics, and draw actionable insights to inform product decisions and optimize product performance.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
Understand and advocate for the needs of the customer.
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on product development and delivery.
Use effective leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams toward a common product vision. Provide clear direction, motivate team members, and resolve conflicts.
Stay informed on the latest industry trends, competitive offerings, emerging technologies, and advancements in content processing to develop novel solutions.
Requirements
12+ years of Product Management or other relevant experience.
In-depth knowledge of live and VOD audio, video, encoding, transcoding, packaging, and delivery landscape and technologies.
Experience launching and developing platform level products and features for a global audience at scale.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate and present to stakeholders at all levels of the business.
Demonstrated strong ownership to deliver exceptional customer experiences and customer empathy.
A technical background in software development is preferred, including understanding development methodologies and technical architecture of web services.
A solid understanding of business principles, including revenue models, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
Experience working with and managing the needs of multiple stakeholders and business teams.
Experience driving clarity in ambiguous situations to drive forward progress.
Experience with data analysis and driving insights to inform product and business decisions.
Experience leveraging machine learning or AI driven tools to solve complex problems is a plus. Must have an interest in driving innovation in this rapidly changing space.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive team culture, built on empathy, and radical candor.
Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to 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, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Range: $159,600.00 - $296,400.00 salary per year.
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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.
Responsibilities
Provide product expertise and thought leadership in 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, often creating networks to coordinate and drive impact across groups.
Drive for consistency and quality in content formats across WBD streaming properties.
Establish and monitor key qualitative and quantitative objectives and KPIs and drive the team to meet or exceed them.
Analyze data, interpret metrics, and draw actionable insights to inform product decisions and optimize product performance.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
Understand and advocate for the needs of the customer.
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on product development and delivery.
Use effective leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams toward a common product vision. Provide clear direction, motivate team members, and resolve conflicts.
Stay informed on the latest industry trends, competitive offerings, emerging technologies, and advancements in content processing to develop novel solutions.
Requirements
12+ years of Product Management or other relevant experience.
In-depth knowledge of live and VOD audio, video, encoding, transcoding, packaging, and delivery landscape and technologies.
Experience launching and developing platform level products and features for a global audience at scale.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate and present to stakeholders at all levels of the business.
Demonstrated strong ownership to deliver exceptional customer experiences and customer empathy.
A technical background in software development is preferred, including understanding development methodologies and technical architecture of web services.
A solid understanding of business principles, including revenue models, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
Experience working with and managing the needs of multiple stakeholders and business teams.
Experience driving clarity in ambiguous situations to drive forward progress.
Experience with data analysis and driving insights to inform product and business decisions.
Experience leveraging machine learning or AI driven tools to solve complex problems is a plus. Must have an interest in driving innovation in this rapidly changing space.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive team culture, built on empathy, and radical candor.
Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to 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, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Range: $159,600.00 - $296,400.00 salary per year.
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