Sr. Program Manager, Content Partnerships

Roku•San Jose, CA

10h•$164,900 - $219,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers. About the team Roku's continued success relies on investing in the success of our content partners and the platform we provide to them. The Partner Initiatives team is responsible for partner adoption and support of new Roku initiatives and features. We work with content partners and cross functionally with Roku's product and engineering teams to drive partner integration success and scalability for broad adoption. About the role As a Senior Program Manager, Content Partnerships, you will lead the successful participation of content providers in Roku's partner-facing engineering development programs, spanning new platform features and hardware product introductions. You will combine strong relationship management, technical understanding, and program management expertise to drive partner participation and program success from concept through delivery. This role requires the ability to build trust with external partners while collaborating cross-functionally with product and engineering teams to align priorities and achieve shared goals. You will develop go-to-market partner strategies, represent partner perspectives within internal program teams, and ensure that engagement deliverables support a positive partner experience throughout the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings a track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs in a technology or media environment and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the growth and scale of Roku's partner ecosystem.

Requirements

7+ years of technical program management experience in a technology, engineering, or media company, with a proven track record of developing and executing technical project plans and motivating cross-functional teams to meet goals
5+ years of partner relationship management experience, with demonstrated ability to lead high-stakes partner projects and build effective, collaborative relationships
Proficiency in program management concepts, methodologies, and processes, with strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
Hands-on experience applying GenAI tools and agentic AI systems to modernize and automate project management workflows, documentation, and data analysis
Familiarity with streaming and entertainment technologies, including content delivery platforms, video streaming, digital advertising technologies, consumer electronics products, and TV standards
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to lead productive discussions across varying levels of the organization and translate between high-level strategy and detailed technical topics
A detail-oriented and organized approach to program management, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
A collaborative and proactive working style, with a reputation for reliability, accountability, and sound decision-making
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

Drive content partner adoption of Roku's programs by managing all program, relationship, and operational aspects to on-time completion
Develop and execute go-to-market partner strategies and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver against those plans
Represent partner perspectives and needs within internal product program teams, maintaining current insight on partner status and related program details
Ensure essential partner engagement deliverables are in place to support program success and a positive partner experience throughout development
Maintain partner focus and engagement by proactively communicating new information and ensuring Roku's programs remain a priority for target partners
Host regular status reviews to track progress against plan and produce concise, timely status reports for all levels of the organization, escalating issues as needed
Manage change, risk, and critical decision-making throughout the project lifecycle by assessing impacts, providing options and recommended action plans, and driving issues to timely resolution