Product Manager I

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Product Manager I, NCAA (Mobile Devices)

Company Overview

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here. Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

The Job
The Product Manager I will provide product and project management support to the NCAA Digital product team. The Product Manager I will manage and support one to many platforms (handset, tablet, wearables) across NCAA and March Madness Live Products (March Madness Live, Men's Final Four, etc). This Product Manager I position will play a critical role in delivering live game streams for the Men’s D1 NCAA Tournament to millions of passionate fans.

 
The Daily
Participating in ideation, writing functional requirements and test plans. Responsible for operating products during key events, including the March Madness tournament. The Product Manager I will create regular product status updates related to builds, upkeep and tracking of the NCAA Digital product(s).
 
Product Strategy 35%
Collaborate with Product Managers and Senior Product Managers to inform roadmaps. Monitor industry trends and consistently learn/follow various businesses and industries including the NCAA, media/tv industry, app development and sports. Have a working knowledge of internal research and metrics as well as fan feedback. Propose product features based on fan input, research and strategy alignment.
 
Product Development & Testing 50%
Assist Product Managers and Senior Product Managers in managing relationships with internal development teams and third-party development partners for your product portfolio. This includes writing requirements and test plans. Participate in ticketing in JIRA and resolution of features and bugs. Provide input into operational plans maintained by Operations team. Product support and willingness and ability to jump in assist product and senior product managers with a range of duties to ensure high quality products.

 
Project Management Support 15%
Occasional project management duties for initiatives that do not have assigned project management support. Participate in the operations of all products during the March Madness Tournament. Occasionally present and communicate product plans, status and recap for various meetings keeping matrixed functional groups up to date on product portfolio.
 
The Essentials

• Minimum of 2 years professional experience with relevant product, media and/or technology experience
• Experience with all stages of the product lifecycle from ideation to production, and inclusive of testing/troubleshooting applications
• Proficient in using Excel and various project management tools (i.e. JIRA, Confluence, etc) and presentation tools (PowerPoint or Keynote)
• Strong knowledge and usage of mobile devices (Apple, Android, etc.)
• Ability to work well as part of a cross-functional team and lead across the organization at multiple levels
• College degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

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The Legal Bits…

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.