Technical Product Manager-FTS Platform
Technical Product Manager-FTS Platform
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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas or DMAs and duopolies in 11 DMAs including the three largest DMAs (New York Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports entertainment and syndicated content our television stations collectively produce approximately 1200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Networks national content.JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a Technical Product Manager to lead the architectural and product vision for FOX Television Stations app platform services. A group of missioncritical systems supporting FOX Locals mobile and living room client apps. This platform serves as the backbone of our product ecosystem ensuring scalability efficiency and innovation across our streaming services. The ideal candidate will possess a unique combination of technical expertise product vision and a relentless drive to deliver with quality and speed.
If you thrive in a fastpaced environment are passionate about building backend platforms that power marketleading native applications and are ready to play a pivotal role in FOX Locals success we want to hear from you.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Vision & Strategy:
Define and articulate the longterm vision and roadmap for the FTS Backend Platform aligning with FOX Locals broader goals.
Work closely with stakeholders to prioritize features and technical initiatives balancing business needs with technical feasibility.
Architecture Leadership:
Collaborate with multiple internal engineering teams to design and maintain a robust scalable and efficient backend architecture.
Ensure the platform is optimized for performance security and reliability to meet current and future demands.
CrossFunctional Collaboration:
Partner with mobile and living room app teams to understand their requirements and translate them into backend platform capabilities.
Work to align roadmaps between teams to ensure dependent work is completed on time so that front end user features can reach the market faster.
Act as the primary liaison between engineering design QA and other stakeholders to ensure seamless product delivery.
Work closely with internal FOX technical teams advocating for FTS needs while ensuring deliverables are scoped and requested with adequate lead time to meet objectives effectively and efficiently.
Monitor key performance metrics and continuously refine the platform to enhance performance and user satisfaction.
Innovation:
Stay informed about industry trends emerging technologies and best practices to maintain a competitive edge.
Identify opportunities for platform improvements and lead initiatives to implement cuttingedge solutions.
Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate.
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience:
5 years as a Product Manager Technical Product Manager or similar role in backend platform development.
Proven track record of delivering scalable backend systems supporting clientfacing applications.
Technical Experience:
Strong understanding of backend architecture APIs cloud infrastructure database systems microservices API gateways and distributed architectures.
Advanced proficiency in Golang with proven ability to leverage Gos concurrency model memory management and tooling ecosystem to build reliable and efficient solutions.
Familiarity with programming languages frameworks and tools commonly used in backend development. (e.g. Python AWS etc..
Product Leadership:
Demonstrated ability to define product vision build roadmaps and execute with speed and precision.
Exceptional problemsolving skills with a focus on delivering customercentric solutions.
Collaboration & Communication:
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for nontechnical stakeholders.
Experience working with crossfunctional teams in a fastpaced environment.
Mindset & Approach:
Driven by a passion for quality speed and innovation.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results.
Bring enthusiasm to your work even in the face of challenges.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with streaming media video platforms or related industries.
Familiarity with mobile and living room client application ecosystems.
Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Why Join FOX Local
At FOX Local youll have the opportunity to work on cuttingedge technologies that shape the future of media consumption. Be part of a dynamic team where your contributions directly impact millions of viewers. We value creativity collaboration and a commitment to excellence.
EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of a reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures providing documents in an alternate format using a sign language interpreter or using specialized equipment. Please send an email toor callor visit our readily accessible office located at 1999 S. Bundy Drive Los Angeles CA 90025 and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements the pay rate/range for this role with final offer amount dependent on education skills experience and location is $165000..00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles $137500..00 annually for all other US locations. This role is also eligible for various benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance a 401(k) plan paid time off and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
