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Product Manager-Entertainment

Location: 

Toronto, ON, CA, M5J1H8

Brand:  Optimum
Requisition #:  9628

Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!

 

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore – it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.

 

If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!

 

We are Optimum!

Job Summary


Optimum (NYSE: ATUS) is one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States, delivering broadband, video, mobile, proprietary content and advertising services to nearly 5 million residential and business customers across 21 states through its Optimum brand.  
From multi-gig-speed broadband and ultra-HD video, to digital advertising solutions, local news and voice offerings, we are making connections possible around the country -- to businesses, to consumers, to communities, to schools, to hospitals, and everyone in between.  
As a member of the Connectivity Product Management team, the Product Manager is responsible for leading the development, lifecycle management, and overall management of operational issues for video experience, video CPE, subscription management, and a subset of video products within the Connectivity product portfolio.    
 

Responsibilities

  • Develop and own the product vision and roadmap for video experience 
  • Serve as the Agile product owner for specific projects such as: Billing on Behalf of, Video User Interfaces and User Experiences and expanding Video Products to new platforms  
  • Author high level user stories for feature enhancements, new features and new products  
  • Represent the Product team at Agile ceremonies, provide input and feedback as needed and assign gating dispositions to defects and bugs  
  • Act as the subject matter expert and customer advocate for existing and future Video products and platforms including customer journey, process improvements, reporting and KPI ownership  
  • Manage relationships with cross function teams and 3rd party vendors as it relates to video products and subscription services 
  • Provide input into the GTM process for new video features and products (to teams such as: Field, Sales, Marketing, CX, Care, Support, etc) 
  • Monitor KPIs, provide reporting and analysis of the data to understand the state of the business and for use in the formation and execution of video strategies and data-based decision making 
  • Participate in on going product testing (Alpha, Beta, etc.) on and off campus 
  • Product Development: Collaborate with engineering, design, and other cross-functional teams to create, launch, and improve video-focused products and other Internet services. Help identify potential communication challenges associated with Product initiatives to establish the appropriate messaging and ensure that Call Centers, Stores and Sales Reps are appropriately informed 
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, customer support, and field teams to ensure successful product launches, user adoption, and feedback integration. 
  • Request, source, and analyze data from both internal and external resources to help inform a data-driven view of the video product and subscription management performance 
  • Ensure holistic go to market readiness for video product, upgrades and enhancements 
  • Support the Video and Entertainment product team to successfully deliver upon operational, customer experience and financial KPIs 

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of product management, product development, consumer packaged goods brand management, consumer services, financial services, cable, video, telecom or technology experience, managing complex, strategic projects under minimal or no supervision  
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience required, MBA or relevant Master’s Degree a plus  
  • Knowledge of business to consumer telecommunications products and technologies with product management and/or product development not required but appreciated  
  • Knowledge of D2C subscription streaming and other app services and related billing models and experiences 
  • Experience working with agile development methodologies, Jira and confluence required  
  • Exceptional interpersonal/people skills including verbal and written communications skills, including listening and presentation skills  
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and time management skills  
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate communications and projects across cross functional teams  
  • Strong business acumen and knowledgeable across many functional areas, including product management, business development, vendor relationship management, product marketing, and marketing  
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives and work cross-functionally and across all levels of the organization  
  • Financial analysis and/or budget management experience a plus  
  • Engineering background and/or technical expertise in technology or Video Products not required but appreciated 

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.

 

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity. 

 

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations upon request in accordance with applicable requirements.

 

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