Sr. Technical Product Manager, Video-Xumo

$142,817 - $214,226/Yr

Comcast - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Irvine, CA

10,001+ employees

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Sr. Technical Manager, Video Product at Xumo is responsible for overseeing the video streaming workflow, including real-time ingestion, encoding, and delivery of live streams. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance the customer viewing experience and requires expertise in modern streaming technologies and protocols. The position demands strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage product development from ideation to launch.

Responsibilities

• Shape the video playback experience across all 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 create and maintain 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.
• Provide video operation support, including replication and deployment of key video services.
• Build and supervise new virtual Xumo NOC and monitoring systems.
• Take ownership of the product development process, ensuring quality standards and timely delivery.
• Use data and analytics to inform product decisions and improve the video playback experience.
• Stay updated with technology developments to leverage new opportunities in the video infrastructure stack.
• Communicate product updates to stakeholders and solicit feedback for improvement.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.
• Work non-traditional hours as needed for critical global events.

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 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 SQL queries.
• Proficiency with Jira or similar product management tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible work schedule options.
• Professional development opportunities.