Director, TV Partner Engineering and Operations, YouTube

3 Hours ago • 15 Years +

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About the job:
The TV Partner Engineering and Operations (TVPO) team at YouTube is responsible for the operational excellence of YouTube TV and other premium subscription content offerings. As Director, TV Partner Engineering and Operations, you will be a key leader in ensuring the seamless delivery of live TV, VOD, and metadata across YouTube's connected TV services. You will oversee a team responsible for partner technical integration, asset and metadata ingestion, performance optimization, and incident management. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Must have:
  • 15+ years experience in product operations, project management, or equivalent
  • Experience managing scaled, international teams
  • Domain experience in TV, OTT, or Media and Entertainment
  • Experience with modern software development concepts and 1 or more programming languages
  • Experience with Networking/APIs, video transcoding and specifications, or content management and publishing
Good to have:
  • 10 years of experience managing vendor/contractor teams and running large-scale operations
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, business development)
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum qualifications:

  • 15 years of experience in product operations, project management, or equivalent.
  • Experience with people management, coaching, and mentoring scaled, international teams.
  • Domain-specific or relevant experience in TV, OTT, or Media and Entertainment industry.
  • Experience with modern software development concepts and 1 or more programming languages, Networking/APIs, video transcoding and specifications, or content management and publishing.

Preferred qualifications:

  • 10 years of experience managing vendor/contractor teams and running large-scale operations.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, especially engineering, product, and business development.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About the job

The TV Partner Engineering and Operations (TVPO) team at YouTube is shaping the future of premium subscription content. Our operations team drives the expansion and excellence of YouTube TV and more. We collaborate closely with teams across engineering, product, business development, and finance. You will be a leader who can help us scale operationally in supporting new launches and excellent post-launch support.

As Director, TV Partner Engineering and Operations, you'll be the key operational leader for YouTube’s premium video connected TV offerings, ensuring seamless delivery and an excellent content viewing experience. You will own content operations for Live TV, VOD, and metadata across three YouTube Connected TV services - YouTube TV, Primetime Channels (premium content subscriptions on YouTube), and Free Primetime Content (ad-supported movies and shows). You'll own the content delivery lifecycle, including partner technical integration/onboarding, asset and metadata ingestion, performance optimization and service quality, and incident management. You’ll oversee a technical partner management team that interfaces with industry leading TV networks and Media companies globally. You’ll apply deep technical knowledge to lead and define solutions to scale, improve, and automate operational processes. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll incubate and scale new processes, advocate for data-driven decision-making, and lead a global team of talented executive managers and individuals.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $261,000-$374,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Provide steering and guidance for a technical account management team interfacing with industry leading TV networks and Media Companies.
  • Oversee day-to-day TV operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery across multiple YouTube products.
  • Define, track, and improve key metrics (e.g., volume, quality, impact) to drive operational efficiency.
  • Forecast and manage operational expenses, design scalable processes, and leverage automation for future growth.
  • Pilot and scale new operational processes to support new products and features, implement tools and automation solutions for future scale and growth.
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$261.0K - $374.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$317.5K/yr avg.
New York, New York, United States

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