Product Manager - Video Playback

Beacon Hill; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 79,556 - 113,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Leave programs

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Technical Product Manager to own the roadmap and delivery of video playback features for a high-scale streaming platform. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of product management experience, especially in media and streaming, along with proven skills in Agile delivery and collaboration with engineering teams. This role involves significant communication and support for live events, offering a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in technical Product Management with a focus on media/streaming.
• Proven ability to manage user stories and coordinate with engineering teams.
• Experience in supporting distributed teams and key live events.

Responsibilities

• Own roadmap and feature delivery for video playback products.
• Coordinate releases and manage dependencies in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate technical challenges clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Technical Product Management

Video playback product experience

Strong technical skills

Agile delivery experience

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Tools

APIs

Debugging tools

CI/CD workflows

Streaming tech (HLS, ExoPlayer, AVPlayer, Roku)

Job description

This range is provided by Beacon Hill. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Remote for candidates local either in NYC, Los Angeles or Tempe Arizona

Seeking a Technical Product Manager to own the roadmap and delivery of video playback features across a high‑scale streaming platform. This role partners closely with engineering and QA to drive player enhancements, improve QoE, and ensure smooth, reliable user experiences during major live events.

Must‑Haves

• 3-5 years in technical Product Management (media/streaming preferred).
• Video playback product experience (frameworks, QoE, streaming workflows).
• Strong technical skills: requirements, user stories, UAT, partnering with engineers.
• Proven Agile delivery experience across complex technical products.
• Excellent communication and ability to operate in fast‑paced environments.
• Flexibility to support distributed teams and key live events.

Responsibilities

• Own roadmap, sprint goals, and feature delivery for video playback products.
• Write user stories/requirements and manage UAT with engineering & QA.
• Coordinate releases, manage dependencies, and support live event playback.
• Translate technical challenges into clear product direction and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous quality improvements and stay current with emerging playback technologies.

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Knowledge of streaming tech (HLS, ExoPlayer, AVPlayer, Roku).
• Familiarity with QoE metrics, ABR, or tools like Mux/Conviva.
• Experience with APIs, debugging tools, or CI/CD workflows.

Interested candidates may submit their resumes online or call at 310-906-4780 for further information regarding the position.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.