Principal Product Manager - Technical

United Talent Agency, LLC; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Center of excellence

Inclusive culture

Well-being programs

Room to grow

Job summary

United Talent Agency seeks a Principal Product Manager to shape the next wave of Advisory technology, product visions, and strategic roadmaps. You will own end‑to‑end product lifecycles, partner with executives, and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable platforms that connect brands with audiences.

The role emphasizes data‑driven decisions, collaboration with engineering and UX, and mentoring other product managers to elevate product excellence across the team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product management experience, ownership of complex products or platforms.
• Experience leading products in CRM, influencer marketing platforms, creator tools, or AI-related software is preferred.
• Strong data modeling, API, and integration experience with engineering partners.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the product strategy and roadmap for Advisory platforms.
• Own end-to-end lifecycle from discovery to launch and iteration.
• Partner with senior leadership to evolve foundational platforms for scale.
• Provide data-driven insights to guide investments and priorities.
• Lead cross-functional teams and align stakeholders on goals and priorities.
• Coordinate UX/UI translation of complex requirements into actionable flows.

Skills

Product management

Roadmapping

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Mentorship

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

UTA seeks a Principal Product Manager to drive the next wave of innovation across Advisory. In this highly visible role, you will define and scale products and platforms that unlock new opportunities for brands and marketers to shape culture and connect with audiences in meaningful ways. If you are energized by operating at the intersection of technology, creativity, and strategy, and by setting the vision for what’s next in brand and marketing, this role offers the opportunity to use your product leadership to directly shape the future of Advisory at UTA.

The salary range for this role is $200,000 to $250,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do

Product Strategy & Vision

• Set the vision for modernizing and unifying core systems, identifying high‑impact opportunities for innovation and driving a multi‑year product roadmap that advances technical capabilities across the organization
• Own the end‑to‑end product lifecycle for critical technology platforms and features—from discovery through launch and ongoing iteration—ensuring they deliver measurable user and business outcomes
• Partner with senior product and engineering leadership to define and evolve foundational platforms and tools that power business operations and creative workflows at scale for a fast‑paced business
• Provide data‑driven product insights and strategic recommendations that influence technology investments, operational priorities, and near‑ to long‑term planning

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Build deep partnerships with cross‑functional leaders—including agents, executives, operations, and engineering—to surface needs, align on priorities, and champion a client‑and creator‑centric product approach
• Lead high‑impact client demos and internal walkthroughs to align stakeholders on goals, gather strategic feedback, and refine product direction, functionality, and user experience
• Guide UX/UI teams in translating complex business and creative requirements into clear product flows, detailed specifications, and intuitive end‑to‑end experiences

Execution & Delivery

• Define and maintain epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria for complex initiatives, enabling effective agile execution and clear alignment across engineering and design teams
• Own product backlogs, roadmaps, timelines, and KPIs, using analytics, qualitative feedback, and business context to drive prioritization and informed trade‑offs
• Orchestrate cross‑team execution for major releases, managing dependencies and risks to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and at a high quality bar
• Monitor product performance and user feedback at scale, overseeing bug triage, enhancements, and experiments (including A/B tests) to drive continuous optimization

Leadership & Team Development

• Serve as the primary voice for your products in cross‑functional and executive forums, clearly communicating priorities, strategy, trade‑offs, and progress
• Mentor and elevate other product managers, helping to establish best practices, refine processes, and strengthen a culture of product excellence across the team

What You Will Need

• 10+ years of experience in product management, including primary ownership of complex products or platforms across the full development lifecycle
• Experience leading products in two or more areas of: CRM, influencer marketing platform, creator tools/software, AI models, or other software in adjacent industries is preferred
• Deep experience working with data models, APIs, and integration patterns, with a demonstrated ability to partner closely with engineering on technical design and trade‑off decisions
• Advanced proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and other agile product management and collaboration tools
• Strong command of agile methodologies, tools, and best practices, with experience guiding teams through agile planning and execution
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and technologies used in day‑to‑day operations
• Ability to operate at both the strategic and tactical levels in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, effectively translating vision into actionable plans
• Demonstrated success driving high‑impact initiatives in evolving or rapidly scaling organizations, including leading teams through ambiguity and change
• Excellent analytical and creative problem‑solving skills, with a history of using data and insights to inform product direction and prioritization
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills, with experience influencing and aligning senior leadership and cross‑functional teams

What You Will Get

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
• Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
• The opportunity to do the best work of your career
• Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
• Competitive programs to support your well‑being
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

About UTA

UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client‑first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next‑generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.

For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/

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