Associate Product Manager – Platform

NBCUniversal; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Product Manager to support Hayu & EMEA Networks DTC platform capabilities in the UK. You will work with Engineering, Architecture, Data, Editorial, Commercial, and Product teams to ensure scalable, reliable platforms across international markets.

Reporting to the Product Director, Platform, you’ll define requirements, manage backlogs, and help deliver shared capabilities such as CMS, content ingestion, search, recommendations, metadata, analytics, and partner

Qualifications

• Experience working in an engineering or product role.
• Understanding of APIs, integrations, cloud-based architectures and modern digital platforms.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing backlogs, roadmaps and cross-functional delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with streaming, OTT or digital media products is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the platform roadmap for Hayu & EMEA Networks DTC propositions.
• Define and evolve shared capabilities including CMS, content ingestion, search, recommendations, metadata, analytics and partner integrations.
• Balance short-term priorities with long-term technical investments.
• Translate technical documentation into customer-facing FAQs.
• Work with engineers/architects to define requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Manage platform backlogs and prioritise work across multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in product/engineering role

APIs & integrations

Cloud-based architectures

Stakeholder communication

Backlog & roadmap

Streaming/OTT knowledge

Job description

• Business Segment: International Networks & DTC

Company Description

About NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer

As one of the world’s premier entertainment portfolios, NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer delivers compelling content and brands to over 110 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Providing a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe, the unique offerings include two streaming brands – Universal+ and Hayu – and popular linear networks including UNIVERSAL TV, SciFi, 13TH STREET, DIVA, Studio Universal, Telemundo, Bravo and DreamWorks

Universal+ is the group’s general entertainment streaming service available outside the US. As a hybrid linear and non-linear SVOD, the service aggregates linear networks on affiliate platforms and offers subscribers both live programming and an extensive range of VOD content, including territory premieres and boxsets – available all in one place. NBCU’s direct-to-consumer activity outside the US includes Hayu, the reality SVOD service available in 45 territories – including the UK, Canada and across Europe and Asia Pacific.

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a Product Manager to support the platform capabilities that power Hayu & EMEA Networks DTC product propositions. This role works across the shared foundations that enable content publishing, personalisation, search, platform integrations, partner distribution, commerce and operational excellence of our streaming products.

Reporting to the Product Director, Platform, you will work closely with Engineering, Architecture, Data, Editorial, Commercial, and Product teams to ensure our platforms are scalable, reliable, and ready to support multiple propositions and international markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support delivery of the platform roadmap supporting Hayu & EMEA Networks DTC product propositions.
• Define and evolve shared capabilities including CMS, content ingestion, search, recommendations, metadata, analytics, and partner integrations.
• Balance short-term business priorities with long-term technical investments.
• Translate technical documentation into customer facing FAQs

Platform & Technical Delivery

• Work closely with engineers and architects to define requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Manage platform backlogs and prioritise work across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Ensure platform solutions are designed for scalability, resilience, maintainability, and cost efficiency.
• Drive platform operational excellence, including performance, reliability, monitoring, and incident management.

Partnerships & Integrations

• Support distribution and platform partnerships across connected devices, operators, and third-party platforms.
• Collaborate with commercial and technical teams to deliver partner requirements and integrations.
• Manage platform dependencies and vendor relationships where applicable.
• Use product, operational, and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure analytics requirements are embedded in platform features and services.
• Drive continuous optimisation of platform performance and operational processes.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Experience in an engineering or product role.
• Understanding of APIs, integrations, cloud-based architectures, and modern digital platforms.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing backlogs, roadmaps, and cross-functional delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with streaming, OTT, subscriptionor digital media products is desirable.

Desired Characteristics:

• Improved platform reliability and performance.
• Faster feature delivery across Hayu and Universal+.
• Increased re-use of shared capabilities across propositions.
• Reduced operational overhead and technical debt.

Media Group Values

Our business values, Teamwork, Trust, Transparency, Test & Learn are the foundation of who we are and how we work. They guide how we show up every day, how we collaborate, how we make decisions and how we represent the Media Group, both inside and outside The Company. When we lean into these values, we create a culture where everyone can thrive, innovate and do their best work.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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