Product Manager - Technical

United Talent Agency; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive and diverse company culture

Access to leadership and resources

Collaborative environment with growth opportunities

Job summary

United Talent Agency in Los Angeles is looking for a Product Manager to drive innovation across its Filmed Entertainment division. This role offers the opportunity to shape and scale platforms that support leading storytellers in film and television. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in product management and familiarity with agile methodologies. The position provides a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $160,000 and a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management with end-to-end ownership.
• Experience working with data models, APIs, or system integrations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to evaluating and modernizing current systems.
• Manage the product lifecycle, ensuring user and business value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to gather requirements.

Skills

Product management

Data models

APIs

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Project management tools

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

UTA seeks a Product Manager to support the next wave of innovation across our Filmed Entertainment. In this role, you will help shape and scale platforms that unlock new creative opportunities for leading storytellers in film and television. If you are energized by working at the intersection of technology and creativity, and by contributing to what’s next for Movies and TV, this role offers the opportunity for your product work to help power the next generation of storytelling.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $160,000, commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to evaluating and modernizing current systems, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting a forward‑looking product roadmap for how stories are developed, produced, and delivered
• Manage the product lifecycle for key products and features—from discovery through launch and iteration—ensuring they deliver clear user and business value
• Partner with product and engineering teams to support the definition of platforms and tools that enable publishing operations, creative workflows, and global rights management
• Provide product insights and recommendations that help inform technology decisions, operational priorities, and near‑ to mid‑term planning

Cross‑functional collaboration

• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners—including agents, executives, operations, and engineering—to gather requirements, understand pain points, and support a client‑ and creator‑centric product approach
• Support client demos and internal walkthroughs to align on outcomes, gather feedback, and refine product functionality and user experience
• Work closely with UX/UI partners to translate business needs into clear product flows, requirements, and intuitive experiences

Execution and delivery

• Write and maintain user stories and acceptance criteria to support agile development and sprint planning
• Help manage product backlogs, roadmaps, timelines, and KPIs, using analytics and feedback to inform prioritization and trade‑offs
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to track milestones, manage dependencies, and help ensure releases are delivered on time and with high quality
• Monitor product performance and user feedback, assist with bug triage and enhancements, and support continuous optimization efforts

Team support

• Represent your products in relevant cross‑functional meetings and planning sessions, providing clear updates on priorities and status
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the goals of the Technology teams and the broader UTA business

What You Will Need

• 5+ years of experience in product management, with ownership of features or products across the development lifecycle
• Experience working with data models, APIs, or system integrations, and comfort partnering with engineering on technical considerations
• Experience with data cleanup or migration initiatives is a plus
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and other agile product management tools
• Familiarity with agile processes, tools, and best practices
• Experience or strong interest in the entertainment, media, or adjacent industries, with an understanding of customer and stakeholder needs
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to quickly learn the systems and tools used in day‑to‑day operations
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution
• Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity and contribute to initiatives in evolving or fast‑growing organizations
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with an orientation toward using data and insights to inform decisions
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills, enabling effective collaboration across teams and levels

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

UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers.