TV Product Manager - 12 Month FTC

Job Description

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Title

TV Product Executive (12-month secondment)

Location

Paddington, London

Reports to (job)

Senior Product Manager

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As a TV Product Exec, you will support the definition of the strategic direction of our TV platforms and lead key initiatives to enhance the overall user experience.

Principal Responsibilities

As a TV Product Executive, you will own end-to-end definition and delivery of product features and initiatives, focusing on enhancing product experience and leading on the delivery of the best possible TV service to our customers.

Your principal responsibilities include:

· Supporting the development and execution of a strategic roadmap for our TV platforms, aligning with business objectives and customer needs.

· Leveraging data and customer insights, including research and analysis, to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement.

· Leading cross-functional collaboration across Product, TV&E and Commercial to prioritise and execute initiatives, managing stakeholders effectively to ensure alignment and buy-in.

· Collaborating with Product Development teams to scope and deliver new initiatives, features and products.

· Owning the definition, prioritisation and delivery of key product features, managing risks, dependencies and stakeholder communication through the product lifecycle

· Championing a customer-focused approach, using customer insight and research to shape product decisions and improve user journeys.

· Monitoring market trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and threats, informing product decisions and strategy accordingly.

· Identify and develop new product opportunities, including the use of emerging new technologies (E.G. AI) to enhance the capabilities and features of our TV platforms.

Key interfaces

· Product Development

· Product Engagement

· Product Strategy

· Content Strategy

· Commercial

· Propositions

· Legal

· Technical delivery teams

Required critical behaviours

• Diligent, flexible, work to deadlines, credible at presenting to management and be committed to making Entertainment products best in class.

Excellent time management skills with attention to detail and the ability to work with strong self-motivation.Team leader and player, skilled in maintaining close ties with other stakeholders whilst delivering results.Confident and credible influencer, ability to lead and command respect.Able to operate in a matrix environment, operating with multiple stakeholders across multiple teams and will be able to form strong collaborative relationships across the business.Decisive and challenging and willing to challenge the status quo.Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment and work effectively under pressure.Ability to quickly understand business objectives and to recognise and capitalise on market opportunities

Required key skills (functional / technical)

· Knowledge of the TV industry and familiarity with TV Products: An enthusiasm for TV Products, knowledge of the market, with a basic understanding of key technologies

· UX and UI Design: Understanding of UI and UX principles, best practices for designing intuitive and engaging TV interfaces.

· Data Driven Decision Making: Ability to analyse data to derive insights from user behavior data, viewership metrics, and other relevant data sources.

· Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically, clearly defining the What, How and Why and able to communicate recommendations and decisions clearly across the business.

Required qualifications/experience

• Product Management experience within the Telco/TV space (at least 1 year).

Strong strategic thinking abilities, with the capacity to develop and execute long-term plans that drive business growth.Customer-focused mindset, with a deep understanding of user needs and preferences.Proficiency in using data and analytics to inform product decisions and measure performance.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.Self-starter mentality, with the initiative and drive to take ownership of projects and initiatives. xxuwjjq Bachelor's degree, advanced degree or additional certifications are a plus.