Player Product Manager

Kake; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A global media leader seeks a Player Product Manager to own the roadmap and deliver a core player framework for millions of users. This role requires 5+ years of Product Management experience and strong technical aptitude. The candidate will collaborate with engineering, QA, and DevOps to ensure high-quality video playback experiences. Ideal candidates should have a passion for scalable product development and possess excellent communication skills. This is a contract position at a mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Product Management experience in a technical or media-related domain.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to communicate effectively with engineers.
• Experience managing agile delivery cycles and prioritizing competing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to support global teams or live events when needed.

Responsibilities

• Own the roadmap and releases for one of the company’s player frameworks.
• Define and prioritize user stories, balancing delivery speed with quality.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, and DevOps to ensure smooth releases.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align technical goals and timelines.
• Stay up to date on playback technologies, streaming protocols, and analytics tools.

Skills

Product Management experience

Technical aptitude

Agile delivery cycles

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility for global events

Tools

HLS

ExoPlayer

AVPlayer

Roku

Conviva

Mux

Adobe Analytics

Job description

We’re partnering with a global media leader to find a Player Product Manager who will help shape the future of video playback experiences for millions of users. You’ll own the roadmap and delivery of a core player framework, collaborating with engineering, QA, and analytics to ensure seamless live and on-demand streaming.

This role is perfect for someone who’s technically curious and passionate about delivering high‑quality, scalable products in fast‑moving environments.

What you’ll do

• Own the roadmap and releases for one of the company’s player frameworks.
• Define and prioritize user stories, balancing delivery speed with quality.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, and DevOps to ensure smooth releases.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to align technical goals and timelines.
• Stay up to date on playback technologies, streaming protocols, and analytics tools.

Core Requirements

• 5+ years of Product Management experience in a technical or media‑related domain.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to communicate effectively with engineers.
• Experience managing agile delivery cycles and prioritizing competing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to support global teams or live events when needed.

Nice to have

• Experience with video playback technologies (HLS, ExoPlayer, AVPlayer, Roku).
• Familiarity with QoE metrics, adaptive bitrate (ABR), and analytics tools (Conviva, Mux, Adobe Analytics).
• Background in engineering, QA, or technical project management.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology
• IT Services and IT Consulting