Lead Product Manager

Paramount

New York, NY

Full Time

Senior

139k-174k

3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As we expand our focus on delivering personalized user experiences, there is a growing need for a dedicated Lead Product Manager to drive backend personalization capabilities. This role will be critical in developing the systems that power real-time content delivery—ensuring the right content reaches the right audience at the right time, based on behavior and known preferences. A Lead Product Manager will provide strategic direction, align cross-functional teams, and accelerate the delivery of scalable personalization features that enhance engagement, conversion, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Define and communicate a clear product vision.
Build and maintain the product roadmap.
Align and coordinate plans with dependent teams.
Co-lead sprint planning with engineering.
Participate in sprint reviews to assess outcomes and gather input.
Co-lead retrospectives to identify process or product improvements.
Continuously refine backlog and team practices.
Own discovery work, briefs, and documentation (Initiative, Feature, Epic, Squad).
Write user stories aligned with product goals.
Provide user and stakeholder training as needed.
Review and accept stories that meet acceptance criteria.
Ensure product meets quality and delivers user value.
Maintain product description, vision, and maturity materials.
Conduct market and user research to guide strategy.
Track key metrics, personas, journeys, and feature sets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar).
5+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on integrations & APIs, data modeling, data standards, and/or related fields.
Deep understanding of data protocols, identity management principles, and platforms.
Proven track record of successfully bringing complex products to market and driving adoption.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate product vision and strategy to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience with Agile development methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) is preferred.
Knowledge of the Sports, News and Entertainment space across the media industry.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
A passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in data strategies and standards.
2+ years designing and delivering world-class data delivery and modeling capabilities that solve complex organizational needs, specifically in large organizations with diverse needs.
Technically conversant and forward thinking in areas of owned-channel activation, orchestration, and AI optimization.

Nice to Have

Experience with Agile development methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
Knowledge of the Sports, News and Entertainment space across the media industry.
Experience with owned-channel activation, orchestration, and AI optimization.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance.
401(k) plan.
Life insurance coverage.
Disability benefits.
Tuition assistance program.
Paid time off (PTO).
Bonus eligibility.

Working at Paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. The company fosters a spirit of inclusion in everything it does, from programming and movies to employee benefits and social impact initiatives. They believe opportunity, access, resources, and rewards should be available to all, and are dedicated to providing a supportive and equitable workplace for individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or veteran status.

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