Sr. Technical Manager, Video Product-Xumo

$142,817 - $214,226/Yr

Comcast - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Irvine, CA

11-50 employees

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Sr. Technical Product Manager, Video Product at Xumo will oversee various aspects of the video streaming workflow, including real-time ingestion, encoding, and CDN integration. This role is pivotal in enhancing the video playback experience across Xumo's platforms and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality streaming services. The position demands strong organizational skills, effective communication, and a deep understanding of modern streaming technologies.

Responsibilities

• Shape the video playback experience for Xumo Play and Xumo Enterprise distribution platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class products that enhance customer viewing experiences.
• Generate product strategy and execution to drive the success of streaming services from signal acquisition to monetization.
• Partner with Video Engineering to maintain and innovate the Video Engineering and Product roadmap.
• Communicate with external Content Partners regarding video streaming architecture and troubleshooting.
• Supervise budget and costs associated with video infrastructure and operations support.
• Build and supervise new virtual Xumo NOC and monitoring systems.
• Take ownership of the product development process from ideation to launch, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Use data and analytics to inform product decisions and improve the video playback experience.
• Communicate product updates to key stakeholders and solicit feedback for continuous improvement.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences, sharing insights on FAST content delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in technology-related fields such as Computer Science or Information Systems.
• Minimum of five years of experience in planning, designing, developing, and delivering consumer software experiences.
• Minimum of five years of experience in product/software development with OTT video streaming technologies (HLS/DASH/DRM) and cloud infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills for leading meetings and collaborating with cross-functional partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience in launching/scaling products.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge and experience in agile development/project methodologies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Television/Broadcast, Media, Technology, or related field.
• Experience in video processing technologies and content delivery networking.
• Experience with AWS Media Services and related infrastructure.
• Experience with Content Management and/or Asset Management Systems.
• Proficiency with relational databases and performing SQL queries.
• Proficiency with Jira or similar product management tools.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits including physical, financial, and emotional support options.