Sr Technical Product Manager (Enterprise Channel Syndication)-Xumo
Company: Comcast Corporation
Location: Irvine
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We
drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and
online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a
variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career
opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We
are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks
to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and
services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share
in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries
and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want
you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.Job SummaryXumo is
seeking a highly motivated Sr. Technical Platform Product Manager
to join our growing Product & Technology team. Reporting to the
Senior Director of Product, the Sr. Platform Product Manager will
be responsible for multiple facets of the Xumo Enterprise
Syndication onboarding and support workflow for existing and new
platform partners. This includes evaluating and understanding
partner specs around content feed and EPG metadata ingestion. Xumo
seeks a candidate with deep and broad knowledge of modern streaming
technologies and is familiar with all streaming protocols necessary
for today's multifaceted streaming media landscape. This role will
require an individual to be very organized, excellent in written
and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders,
and regularly demonstrate subject matter expertise.
Xumo, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter, was formed to
develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform on a variety
of branded 4K streaming devices and smart TVs. Powered by Comcast's
global technology platform, Xumo devices and services feature an
entertainment experience designed to make it easy for consumers to
find and enjoy their favorite streaming content through a
world-class user interface and voice search, and for partners to
meaningfully connect and engage with millions of consumers.Job
DescriptionAdditional Job Info:
- Position is office based in Irvine, CA- 4 days/week & 1
day/week remote.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. -Applicants
must be authorized to work for Comcast in the United States without
a current or potential future need for sponsorship.Basic
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Computer Science,
or related technology certification
- Minimum of five (5) years of planning, developing and
delivering video and EPG metadata integrations
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience with OTT video
streaming technologies (HLS/DASH/DRM) and cloud infrastructure
- Excellent communication skills with ability to drive and lead
meetings around business systems and/or related topics as well as
efficiently and effectively communicate with cross functional
partners from highly technical to business oriented
- Analytical mind & strong problem-solving capabilities with
experience launching/scaling products and features to solve complex
challenges
- Strong collaborator with excellent written and verbal
communication skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting
skills
- Strong process and systems background with knowledge and
experience in agile development/project methodologiesHighly
Preferred Qualifications & Experience -
- Experience in Television/Broadcast/FAST, Media, Technology, or
related field
- Familiarity with video ad insertion technologies in TV or
streaming media solutions
- Familiarity with AWS Media Services, as well as related
infrastructure
- Experience with content metadata solutions such as Gracenote
TMS
- Experience with Content Management and/or Asset Management
Systems
- Proficiency with relational databases, performing SQL queries,
and other querying tools
- Proficiency with Jira or similar product management toolsCore
Responsibilities
- In this role, you will play a crucial role in managing and
supporting the Xumo Enterprise distribution platform business
unit
- As a key contributor to our organization, you will collaborate
with cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class solutions that
improve our platform customers' viewing experience
- Generate product strategy and execution that will drive the
success of our streaming services from content feed and EPG
metadata acquisition through to monetization and outbound
delivery
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to: -
- partnering with various engineering teams to create, maintain,
and innovate the Enterprise onboarding roadmap
- collaborating and communicating with external Platform Partners
on their integration progress
- close supervision of budget and related costs associated with
video and other infrastructure for the integrations
- video, content, and ad operation support, to include
replication and deployment of existing architecture and
workflows
- coordinating business as usual support with various internal
groups, ensuring minimal impact on platform partners
- Take ownership of the platform onboarding process, from
introduction to launch, and ensure that all integration
requirements meet quality standards and are delivered on time and
within budget
- Exceptional organization skills will be necessary as this role
will closely liaise with Project Management Office
- Use data and analytics to inform platform partner onboarding
and support -decisions and continuously improve the video playback
experience for our platform partner viewers
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in technology and
use your knowledge to identify opportunities for leveraging new
technologies in video and EPG metadata delivery
- Communicate integration updates and progress to key
stakeholders, including senior leadership, and solicit feedback to
improve our integration process continually
- Ability to work non-traditional hours (as needed) for various
critical global events
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in
matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to
work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as
necessary.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in
matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to
work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as
necessary.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Employees at all
levels are expected to:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines
for how you do your job.
- Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put
our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every
touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and
services.
- Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates
of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially
our digital tools and experiences.
- Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and
being open to new ideas.
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working
that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company -
by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate
opportunities to do better for our customers.
- Drive results and growth.
- Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and
our communities.Disclaimer:
- This information has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is
not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities and
qualifications.Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT
employer.Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We
will consider all qualified applicants for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status,
genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable
law. Comcast will consider for employment qualified applicants with
criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of
applicable law, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative
for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance
Ordinance.Skills:Product Development; Video Content; Product
Management; Video StreamingSalary:Primary Location Pay Range:
$152,257.69 - $228,386.54Comcast intends to offer the selected
candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related,
non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application
window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of
applicants requires it to close sooner or later.Base pay is one
part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and
recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are
eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan,
while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus.
Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible
employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the
support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for
those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options,
expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet
the needs of your reality - to help support you physically,
financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your
everyday life. Please visit the on our careers site for more
details.EducationBachelor's DegreeWhile possessing the stated
degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold
some combination of coursework and experience, or who have
extensive related professional experience.Relevant Work
Experience7-10 Years
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