CBTS
Role: Product Owner IV
Location: Burbank, CA
Duration: 11 Months Contract
What We Do/Project As part of our Studio Economics transformation, we are embarking on a new chapterone where business, finance and technology are working together in small product-oriented delivery teams (pods) to design and build solutions to meet users needs. As a WBD Product Owner (PO), youre the strategic anchor for your agile podsshaping vision, prioritizing outcomes, and delivering value. You sit at the intersection of business, technology, and user needs, helping WBD transform how we operate and innovate through digital products and platforms. In this new role, fully dedicated to the product delivery pods, the PO will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our Studio Economics products and platforms.
Job Responsibilities Partner with program / workstream leadership to define product vision Co-create the products purpose and direction aligned with business strategy Translate broad missions into clear, measurable objectives and key results Evolve the vision over time based on user feedback and strategic shifts Act as the voice of the user Bring the user into the room - through business needs, priorities, insights, and direct user engagement (e.g., design research and user feedback) Co-create solutions with users whenever possible (e.g., through interviews, journey mapping, usability testing) Drive the team to build experiences that are perceived by users as desirable and easy to use Establish and own the product roadmap Break down the product vision into prioritized epics and feature sets Ensure backlog items are well-defined and delivery-ready in collaboration with designers and other technical leaders (e.g., engineering lead, technical product and platform owners) Regularly refine and reprioritize the backlog to reflect evolving understanding of customer needs and business priorities Decide on prioritization of backlog Make trade-off decisions that balance user value, business impact, and technical feasibility Use team velocity and capacity data to inform planning and scope decisions Empower the POD by facilitating collective prioritization, but own the final call Own the outcomes of the pod Define what success looks like and make go/no-go calls on feature readiness Track progress against key outcomes (e.g., OKRs, KPIs) and adjust direction as needed Lead and motivate the POD team by providing clear context, shared mission, and a focus on outcomes vs output Champion a learning mindset, encouraging iteration, experimentation, and data-informed decision making Manage key risks and dependencies Proactively identify and address risks, blockers, and cross-team dependencies Navigate conversations with stakeholders to resolve conflicting priorities or timelines Keep communication lines open with internal sponsors to ensure ongoing alignment and support
Must Have Skills / Requirements Experience with Leadership to define product vision Co-create the products purpose and direction aligned with business strategy; Translate broad missions into clear, measurable objectives and key results; Evolve the vision over time based on user feedback and strategic shifts. Ability to Act as the voice of the user Bring the user into the room - through business needs, priorities, insights, and direct user engagement (e.g., design research and user feedback); Co-create solutions with users whenever possible (e.g., through interviews, journey mapping, usability testing); Drive the team to build experiences that are perceived by users as desirable and easy to use. Ability to Establish and own the product roadmap Break down the product vision into prioritized epics and feature sets; Ensure backlog items are well-defined and delivery-ready in collaboration with designers and other technical leaders (e.g., engineering lead, technical product and platform owners); Regularly refine and reprioritize the backlog to reflect evolving understanding of customer needs and business priorities.
Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements Certifications (CPM, CSPO, SAFe) a plus Understands studio economics ecosystem.
Soft Skills: Many of our future Product Owners already exist inside the business. You may qualify if you bring: Deep industry knowledge: You understand the studio economics ecosystemhow things really work behind the scenes. You can spot pain points, inefficiencies, and unmet needs that matter. Strategic & systems thinking: You connect the dots between business goals, processes, and technology. You know how to move from what to why to whats next. Strong communicator & connector: Youre the one who brings teams together, keeps stakeholders aligned, and can clearly articulate valuewhether its in a room of creatives, analysts, or engineers. Data-Driven Decision Making: Youre curious. You ask questions, look at the data, and adapt based on what you learn. You care about results, not just delivery. A bias for action: You dont wait to be told what to do. You take initiative, experiment, and push forwardeven in ambiguity.
What We Do/Project As part of our Studio Economics transformation, we are embarking on a new chapterone where business, finance and technology are working together in small product-oriented delivery teams (pods) to design and build solutions to meet users needs. As a WBD Product Owner (PO), youre the strategic anchor for your agile podsshaping vision, prioritizing outcomes, and delivering value. You sit at the intersection of business, technology, and user needs, helping WBD transform how we operate and innovate through digital products and platforms. In this new role, fully dedicated to the product delivery pods, the PO will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our Studio Economics products and platforms.
Job Responsibilities Partner with program / workstream leadership to define product vision Co-create the products purpose and direction aligned with business strategy Translate broad missions into clear, measurable objectives and key results Evolve the vision over time based on user feedback and strategic shifts Act as the voice of the user Bring the user into the room - through business needs, priorities, insights, and direct user engagement (e.g., design research and user feedback) Co-create solutions with users whenever possible (e.g., through interviews, journey mapping, usability testing) Drive the team to build experiences that are perceived by users as desirable and easy to use Establish and own the product roadmap Break down the product vision into prioritized epics and feature sets Ensure backlog items are well-defined and delivery-ready in collaboration with designers and other technical leaders (e.g., engineering lead, technical product and platform owners) Regularly refine and reprioritize the backlog to reflect evolving understanding of customer needs and business priorities Decide on prioritization of backlog Make trade-off decisions that balance user value, business impact, and technical feasibility Use team velocity and capacity data to inform planning and scope decisions Empower the POD by facilitating collective prioritization, but own the final call Own the outcomes of the pod Define what success looks like and make go/no-go calls on feature readiness Track progress against key outcomes (e.g., OKRs, KPIs) and adjust direction as needed Lead and motivate the POD team by providing clear context, shared mission, and a focus on outcomes vs output Champion a learning mindset, encouraging iteration, experimentation, and data-informed decision making Manage key risks and dependencies Proactively identify and address risks, blockers, and cross-team dependencies Navigate conversations with stakeholders to resolve conflicting priorities or timelines Keep communication lines open with internal sponsors to ensure ongoing alignment and support
Must Have Skills / Requirements Experience with Leadership to define product vision Co-create the products purpose and direction aligned with business strategy; Translate broad missions into clear, measurable objectives and key results; Evolve the vision over time based on user feedback and strategic shifts. Ability to Act as the voice of the user Bring the user into the room - through business needs, priorities, insights, and direct user engagement (e.g., design research and user feedback); Co-create solutions with users whenever possible (e.g., through interviews, journey mapping, usability testing); Drive the team to build experiences that are perceived by users as desirable and easy to use. Ability to Establish and own the product roadmap Break down the product vision into prioritized epics and feature sets; Ensure backlog items are well-defined and delivery-ready in collaboration with designers and other technical leaders (e.g., engineering lead, technical product and platform owners); Regularly refine and reprioritize the backlog to reflect evolving understanding of customer needs and business priorities.
Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements Certifications (CPM, CSPO, SAFe) a plus Understands studio economics ecosystem.
Soft Skills: Many of our future Product Owners already exist inside the business. You may qualify if you bring: Deep industry knowledge: You understand the studio economics ecosystemhow things really work behind the scenes. You can spot pain points, inefficiencies, and unmet needs that matter. Strategic & systems thinking: You connect the dots between business goals, processes, and technology. You know how to move from what to why to whats next. Strong communicator & connector: Youre the one who brings teams together, keeps stakeholders aligned, and can clearly articulate valuewhether its in a room of creatives, analysts, or engineers. Data-Driven Decision Making: Youre curious. You ask questions, look at the data, and adapt based on what you learn. You care about results, not just delivery. A bias for action: You dont wait to be told what to do. You take initiative, experiment, and push forwardeven in ambiguity.