Video Playback Product Manager - Live & On-Demand

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

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.