Senior Product Partner Manager
About The Position
The Roku TV team is looking for a Product Partnerships Manager to work closely with Roku’s global OS manufacturing partners and various internal groups to bring new Roku TV products to market and measure key operational areas. This role involves fostering collaboration and inspiring others to follow the critical path. The Product Partnerships Manager will identify, define, and communicate technical requirements and product features to internal and external stakeholders. Developing strong relationships with partners will be key to articulating their perspective on product features and creating common understanding and alignment. The role requires authoring feature guides and product briefs to enable efficient and effective development and qualification of new Roku products. Insights gathered from cross-functional work within Roku and with partners will inform Roku’s product and feature roadmaps and strengthen its competitive advantage.
Requirements
- 5+ years in a Product or Engineering role in the consumer electronics domain
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline required
- Possess a pragmatic, strategic approach to problem-solving and can foster that trait in your team
- Know how to build trust and deliver on your objectives, working across independent teams with independent priorities
- Strong product and business intuition
- Make decisions with data, but know how to proceed when none is available
- Experience operating across multiple workstreams (hardware and/or software) to deliver successful products
- Experience with partner management and negotiation
- Experience working with cross-functional teams across product, engineering, operations, and finance
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the TV industry (core technology, retail strategy, regulatory/certification requirements) a plus
Responsibilities
- Own the product and technical relationship with global OEM partners working on Roku TV and Smart Projectors
- Coordinate with business development, marketing, and engineering teams to cultivate and bolster successful product partnerships
- Work with the factory partners to establish short-term and multi-year product roadmaps and gather and develop insights that will help strengthen Roku’s competitive advantage
- Understand and analyze partners’ requirements and translate them to product requirement documents and feature guides
- Author Product Briefs and Feature Guides for new products and key features, and track these initiatives to successful completion
- Work with Roku Engineering to define technology and tools roadmaps that drive innovation and maintain product differentiation
- Advocate for product issues on behalf of the partners within Roku and influence internal teams to resolve the issues in a timely manner
- Develop and enhance relationships with key internal stakeholders, understand the business, and navigate within the organization to drive initiatives effectively
- Use data analytics to monitor product health, product engagement, and drive business decisions
Benefits
- Global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources
- Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision)
- Life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension)
- Time off work for vacation and other personal reasons
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
