Player Product Manager

Summary

We’re partnering with a global media leader to find a Player Product Manager who will help shape the future of video playback experiences for millions of users. You’ll own the roadmap and delivery of a core player framework, collaborating with engineering, QA, and analytics to ensure seamless live and on-demand streaming.

This role is perfect for someone who’s technically curious and passionate about delivering high-quality, scalable products in fast-moving environments.

What you’ll do

- Own the roadmap and releases for one of the company’s player frameworks.

- Define and prioritize user stories, balancing delivery speed with quality.

- Collaborate with engineering, QA, and DevOps to ensure smooth releases.

- Partner with cross-functional teams to align technical goals and timelines.

- Stay up to date on playback technologies, streaming protocols, and analytics tools.

Core Requirements

- 5+ years of Product Management experience in a technical or media-related domain.

- Strong technical aptitude and ability to communicate effectively with engineers.

- Experience managing agile delivery cycles and prioritizing competing demands.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Flexibility to support global teams or live events when needed.

Nice to have

- Experience with video playback technologies (HLS, ExoPlayer, AVPlayer, Roku).

- Familiarity with QoE metrics, adaptive bitrate (ABR), and analytics tools (Conviva, Mux, Adobe Analytics).

- Background in engineering, QA, or technical project management.