Sr. Technical Product Manager, Video-Xumo

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Job Summary

Xumo is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Technical Product Manager for Video Product to join our growing Product & Technology team. Reporting to the Director of Product, Platform Systems & Services, the Sr. Technical Product Manager, Video Product will be responsible for multiple facets of the Xumo video streaming workflow from real-time ingestion and broadcast of live streams from top-tier broadcasters around the world through to players and software clients. This includes video encoding, linear ad insertion, CDN integration, cloud video infrastructure development and maintenance, real-time troubleshooting, NOC monitoring and much more. Xumo is seeking a candidate that has deep and broad knowledge of modern streaming technologies and is familiar with all streaming protocols necessary for today’s multifaceted streaming media landscape. This role will need an individual to be very organized, excellent in written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders and be able to regularly demonstrate subject matter expertise.

Xumo, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter, was formed to develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform on a variety of branded 4K streaming devices and smart TVs. Powered by Comcast’s global technology platform, Xumo devices and services feature an entertainment experience designed to make it easy for consumers to find and enjoy their favorite streaming content through a world-class user interface and voice search, and for partners to meaningfully connect and engage with millions of consumers.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• In this role, you will play a crucial role in shaping the video playback experience for across all Xumo Play and Xumo Enterprise distribution platforms
• As a key leader in our organization, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class products that enhance our customers’ viewing experience
• Generate product strategy and execution that will drive the success of our streaming services from signal acquisition, encoding and transcoding, through to monetization and outbound delivery
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
  • partnering with Video Engineering to create, maintain and innovate the Video Engineering and Product roadmap
  • communicating with external Content Partners on various business matters related to video streaming architecture, specification review, troubleshooting and more
  • close supervision of budget and related costs associated with video infrastructure
  • video operation support, to include replication and deployment of key video services (in close collaboration with Video Engineering team)
  • build out and supervision of new/advanced virtual Xumo NOC and corresponding monitoring systems
• Take ownership of the product development process, from ideation to launch, and ensure that all products meet quality standards and are delivered on time and within budget
• Exceptional organization skills will be necessary as this role will closely liaise with Project Management Office
• Use data and analytics to inform product decisions and continuously improve the video playback experience for our viewers
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in technology and use your knowledge to identify opportunities for leveraging new technologies in full video infrastructure stack
• Communicate product updates and progress to key stakeholders, including senior leadership, and solicit feedback to continually improve our products
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences, sharing how Xumo approaches FAST content delivery both for our owned and operated services and via our syndication pipeline
• Ability to work non-traditional hours (as needed) for various critical global events
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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