Technical Product Manager - New Media

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) company. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to http://www.sonypictures.com.

The Technical Product Manageris a self-starter who can ambitiously lead and manage a diverse list of duties within the evolving digital landscape. The Technical Product Manager manages the development and operations of software development projects focused on entertainment services and takes part in the product development of the Core Services across products, ensuring goals and objectives of each delivery is accomplished within prescribed time frame and budget requirements. This role will be responsible for overseeing production and project management of entertainment products covering both front end and back-end development.  The Product Manager will report to the Director of New Media Technology.

Responsibilities

• Product ownership throughout development lifecycle as the main point of contact for product questions, issues, and feedback
• Write stories and acceptance criteria, that bring your product strategy to life, collaborating with: Engineering, Marketing, Analytics, and UX/UI
• Work with the executive management team to understand commitments and resource requirements to ensure achievement of vision
• Initiate, create and track all production processes (concept, product documentation, art, design, development, QA) related to the product
• Coordination of third-party consulting firm’s resources
• Ensure timely delivery of milestones while safeguarding quality of work in accordance with pre-defined project schedule
• Work with QA to triage service issues and drive updates to the service
• Contribute to improving the quality of our developments, the productivity of our teams and the efficiency of our processes.
• Assist in customer service in validating issues and tracking solutions of your product(s)

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience producing applications in the entertainment, video streaming, game, or relevant software development space
• Excellent product judgment: You have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound judgments based on tradeoffs of different solutions, complex problems, various stakeholders, and many constraints. You have an in-depth understanding of what makes a user experience good or bad
• Ability to work with others: You have excellent interpersonal skills. You’re a good listener and a great storyteller when describing your product
• Strong project management skills: Fluent with Agile methodology and associated tools (Jira, Confluence, Trello, etc) and not afraid to use em!
• Experience managing remote resources/teams in different time zones
• Excellent critical analysis skills to diagnose problems and provide consistent guidance on different areas: design, experience, organization, business
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in quality assurance/control testing
• Prior experience in automotive application development, ideally in entertainment preferred, but not required

The anticipated base salary for this position is $110,000 to $156,200. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

*As part of our commitment to health and safety, all U.S. non-union and O.P.E.I.U. Local 174 applicants and employees must submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request and obtain approval of a reasonable accommodation based on disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.