Product Manager II - HBO Max

This is a Full Time Job

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Company Overview

WarnerMedia is a powerful portfolio of iconic entertainment, news, and sports brands. We bring people, technology, and the world's best storytellers together to drive culture and meaningful connection. We believe the enduring power of stories can open our eyes to the world, to each other, and to new and different perspectives.

HBO Max is where storytelling takes center stage and where creatives find a home with the support and resources to do their best work, no matter the genre or format. Whatever the viewer wants to watch is front and center and more of what they crave is easily discovered. It is where our exclusive HBO Max Originals and iconic entertainment brands thrive, with HBO, Warner Bros., DC, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network and more delivering the greatest array of series, movies and specials for audiences of all ages. HBO Max launched in the US in May 2020 and will launch in Latin America and Europe during 2021.

Join us. Shape your story here.

The Job

We are seeking an enthusiastic team member for the position of Product Manager II, reporting to the Manager of Product, Pages & Components, for HBO Max. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally with the Design, Engineering, Editorial, Content and Marketing teams to successfully deliver premium products and experiences for HBO Max.

The Daily
• Manages and ensures the execution of new product initiatives from conception through delivery, including gathering requirements, writing user stories, gaining stake-holder approvals and working with engineering teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood
• Partners with the Design/UX team to iterate & convey specifications that best suit user needs, working with designers to create a compelling visual experience
• Uses analytics to steer improvements, inform projects, and drive product decisions
• Collaborates closely with Editorial, Content and Marketing teams to identify dependencies and ensure product roadmap supports overarching business objectives
• Works with the marketing and lifecycle teams to identify audiences for email, push, in-app campaigns and works with the marketing tech/data platform teams to create these audiences
• For the product portfolio, completes tasks associated with the following work:
• Market Research and competitive analysis
• Business case: Identifying business value; recommending metrics and objectives based on business value at the feature level
• Feature/functionality roadmap: reviews across product line, collaborates with other cross-departmental team members
• Business readiness/implementation planning
• External launch planning/execution
• Post-launch monitoring of product ROI, business value & customer feedback: Tracks and recommends course corrections for product line

The Essentials
• All about user experience. You've got a deep-rooted passion for championing product vision, and you're known for artfully and effectively articulating user stories and requirements
• A self-starter who loves collaboration. You're comfortable working independently as well as influencing cross-functional teams
• A talented juggler. You successfully manage competing priorities, and you make it look easy
• Dedicated and fast-moving. You're known to operate with passion, urgency, and discipline
• Technical or you understand technical terms and technical people. You're comfortable in a room of developers and data scientists.
• Adaptable and ambitious. You will enthusiastically take on other assignments as needed to support your team!
• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of Product Management experience
• Prior Product experience within the evolving digital landscape, including video streaming, content distribution workflows and responsive development
• Experience with usability / product research tools
• Experience creating dashboards, service documentation, and roadmap presentations.
• Prior experience working within portfolio management systems (ex: JIRA, Asana) preferred
• Strong balance of communication, creative and technical skills
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, innovative consumer experiences
• Highly developed organizational, planning and analytical capabilities with tactical execution
• Demonstrated interpersonal and strong communication skills; written and oral
• Formal and informal presentation skills in small and large group settings

The Perks
• Exclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screenings
• Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• Access to in-house learning and development resources
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands

Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.