Product Manager

Description

Senior, hands-on individual contributor role on the AI Content and Media Product team within Operations & Technology.

The work sits where machine learning systems, large-scale media workflows, metadata standards and enterprise integrations meet, producing production-ready products used across the company.

You will work with engineering, data science, program management and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, clear value that supports company goals.

The company is a large media and entertainment business spanning film, television, streaming and theme parks.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering, data science, program management, product and Scrum teams to scope, build and ship generative AI features.
• Learn how stakeholders work and what they need, then write clear requirements and user stories.
• Own one or more product areas from discovery through delivery and later iterations.
• Build and maintain an outcome-focused roadmap using customer insight, technical limits and business priorities.
• Test features for function, accuracy and performance, and help run demos and product reviews.
• Maintain features after launch and use feedback to keep improving them.
• Keep near- and mid-term roadmap priorities on track.
• Work with internal stakeholders and outside vendors across the full lifecycle of each generative AI use case.
• Prepare updates, documentation, metrics and recommendations for stakeholders and leadership.
• Weigh model quality against performance, cost and latency alongside technical teams.
• Track developments in AI, LLMs and machine learning, and relevant vendor offerings.
• Help identify reusable generative AI patterns that future products can build on.
• Find ways to improve product capabilities, operational processes and efficiency.
• Mentor junior product managers day to day through feedback and shared execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years in product management, product development or a related technical role.
• Proven experience as a product owner or technical product manager on complex, technology-driven products.
• Ability to turn technical concepts and system behavior into clear requirements for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working closely with engineering and data science teams on AI or data-driven products.
• Strong organizational skills for managing several priorities in a fast-moving setting.
• Solid grounding in agile methods and current product development practices.
• Desired characteristics:
• Works well with others and builds effective working relationships across teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Self-starter who works well in an evolving, ambiguous problem space.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence and Airtable.
• Proficiency with Lucidchart, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint.
• Experience in the media and entertainment industry.
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, legal compliance, cybersecurity and ethical AI practices.
• Experience writing, reviewing or contributing to code in modern programming languages.

Conditions

Hybrid schedule: you must work from the office at least four days per week.

The company may change in-office requirements at any time.

Salary range: $110,000 to $145,000.

The company will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in line with applicable law, including the Los Angeles and California fair chance rules.

Benefits

• Eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a range of discounts and perks.
• Full benefit details are available on the careers site.