Senior Staff Product Manager-Tech

Job Description

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.
Collaboration will be key as you work closely with Engineering and
Technical Program Manager counterparts within the live and VOD Content
Processing Teams. You'll also interface with adjacent workflow teams
including Media Supply Chain and Content Delivery, as well as stakeholder
teams such as Consumer Product Management, Quality of Experience
(QoE), Release Management, and Customer Experience.
Our ideal candidate is someone who not only possesses a strong foundation
in Product Management methodologies, including requirements gathering,
backlog prioritization, roadmap creation, and data-driven decision-making,
but also boasts deep expertise in encoding technologies, video and audio
quality assessment tools, and consumer streaming device capabilities and
limitations.
This is a high-profile position that demands exceptional communication
skills and stakeholder management abilities across all levels of the
organization and various business teams. You will play a crucial role in
collaborating with partners to design, prioritize, and globally launch
scalable content processing solutions.

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, 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. Use influence to drive results and scale through
others,
 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.
If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $159,600.00 - $296,400.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
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