Product Manager II - Ad Experience

Warner Bros Discovery Inc•New York, NY

41d•$116,413 - $216,196

About The Position

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are… When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. 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- and we're just getting started. We're home to the most talked about shows and movies, granting audiences access to the worlds of HBO, Harry Potter, DC, Warner Bros., ID, Adult Swim, A24, and more. Turn your streaming obsession into a career- we're hiring! About Us WBD's Streaming group is the global leader in providing innovative and immersive digital products and content for iconic brands. We are working at the crossroads of technology, entertainment, and everyday utility. As content creators across the digital ecosystem, we leverage our technology to create immersive viewing and interactive experiences. We tell engaging stories to millions of viewers, and we are looking for a Product Manager to join the streaming DTC Ad Product Team for our suite of products. Role Summary Join Warner Bros Discovery's streaming Ad Product team to own the in-player advertising experience across mobile, CTV and web. You will define and maintain ad UI/UX (timers, disclosures, skip logic), drive ad break guardrails, steward a portfolio of in player ad products, and support international ad tier launches. You'll partner with Design, Ad Tech, Engineering, Creative Studio and Sales to create clear product requirements and go-to-market one-pagers, ensuring consistency and brand safety across all regions.

Requirements

2+ years of product management experience, ideally with exposure to streaming video or advertising technology.
Demonstrated ability to define product vision and roadmaps, write clear PRDs/requirements and drive cross-functional execution.
Strong collaboration skills; ability to influence without authority and work with designers, engineers, QA and business stakeholders.
Analytical and data-driven mindset; experience using metrics to inform product decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at crafting concise PR/FAQs and product narrative documents.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies and project management tools (e.g., JIRA).

Nice To Haves

Experience with ad-supported streaming products, including video playback, ad insertion and compliance.
Knowledge of international market requirements and experience launching products globally.
Understanding of creative specs and ability to partner with design and creative teams.
Comfort navigating ambiguity and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

Define ad UI/UX standards: establish and maintain player ad UI elements-timers, disclosures, skip logic and controls-to ensure consistency across devices and markets.
Drive ad break behavior & guardrails: set and enforce rules for ad break triggers, dwell times, cooldowns and frequency caps; work with playback engineering and QA to ensure parity.
Maintain the ad product portfolio: keep specifications current for in-player ad products and enable configurable brand/region variations; stay abreast of industry trends and competitor implementations.
Support international launches: collaborate with regional PMs to prepare requirements, readiness plans and product testing for new ad tiers or market launches.
Produce documentation and go-to-market materials: create crisp PRDs, PR/FAQs and one-pagers for Sales and cross functional partners; ensure all stakeholders understand feature scope and value.
Coordinate across functions: work with Ad Tech, Playback Engineering, Design, Creative Studio, Sales and Data Science teams to prioritize roadmaps, plan releases and deliver high quality experiences.
Define metrics & insights: set key performance indicators (e.g., fill rate, viewer engagement, complaints per million starts) and use data to inform decisions; iterate based on insights.