Associate Product Manager
NBCUniversal · New York, NY
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- $115,000 / year
- New York, NY
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Associate Product Manager
NBCUniversal · New York, NY
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Job highlights
- Manage product lifecycle from ideation to optimization.
- Develop product roadmaps and prioritize features.
- Engage stakeholders and gather requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams.
- Analyze data to drive product decisions.
About the role
Associate Product Manager
NBCUniversal, a global leader in media and entertainment, is seeking an Associate Product Manager to join its Enterprise Product Team. This role is instrumental in building products that support essential organizational capabilities across the company, including content management, data and analytics, scheduling and distribution, and content sales.
About the Role
As an Associate Product Manager, you will manage several products within your department, acting as the primary point of contact for clients. You will oversee product development progress, deliverables, and timelines, lead grooming sessions, and conduct product demos. You are expected to be an expert in your product area and serve as a consultant for new multi-product initiatives, mentoring Product Specialists.
Essential Responsibilities
- Product Lifecycle Management: Manage the entire product lifecycle from ideation to optimization, defining product vision, strategy, and success metrics for key initiatives like data warehouse and business intelligence platforms.
- Roadmap & Backlog Ownership: Develop and maintain feature roadmaps, prioritize capabilities based on business needs, and lead grooming sessions for a well-defined backlog. Document product features and user stories in JIRA with clear acceptance criteria.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Ad Sales, Programming, Operations, Product, Architecture) to gather requirements, define data needs, and align priorities. Translate complex business needs into actionable product features and conceptual models.
- Technical Collaboration & Solution Design: Partner with architecture and solutions leaders to identify optimal technical solutions. Work closely with engineering teams and vendors for automation and workflow optimizations.
- Data-Driven Product Development: Conduct hands-on data exploration and analysis to inform product decisions and enable data-driven features. Use business insights and analytics to refine platform strategy and solve high-impact problems.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance: Define and execute user acceptance testing, ensuring adherence to NBCUniversal standards and industry regulations.
- Incident & Change Management: Coordinate prompt resolution of operational issues and manage change requests to maintain system stability.
- Reporting & Analytics: Track vendor performance metrics and provide insights to improve service quality and efficiency.
- Documentation & Governance: Maintain comprehensive documentation and ensure compliance with internal standards and regulations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant work experience in technology or media.
- 2+ years of product management experience in media, including client requirements gathering, technical specifications, working with development teams, roadmap management, and launches.
- 2+ years of direct client engagement experience.
- 2+ years of experience demonstrating strong technical, quantitative, and analytical skills.
- 2+ years of experience exhibiting excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with Agile methodology is desired.
- Experience with Jira or similar systems is desired.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
Additional Requirements
- This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of four days per week in the office.
- Must have unrestricted employment authorization in the US.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
- Eligible for company-sponsored benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid leave, and tuition reimbursement.
- Salary range: $95,000 - $115,000 per year.
Key skills/competency
- Associate Product Manager
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Roadmap Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Requirements Gathering
- Agile Methodology
- Jira
- Data Analysis
- Technical Collaboration
- Media Industry
Skills & topics
- Associate Product Manager
- Product Management
- Media
- Entertainment
- Enterprise Product
- Roadmap
- Jira
- Agile
- Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- NBCUniversal
- Technology
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight product management, media experience, and client engagement skills. Quantify achievements with data where possible.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize experience with Agile, Jira, data analysis, and technical specifications.
- Demonstrate communication: Prepare examples of influencing senior stakeholders and collaborating cross-functionally.
- Research NBCUniversal: Understand their brands, values, and the impact of their enterprise products.
- Prepare for interviews: Anticipate questions on problem-solving, product strategy, and stakeholder management.
Technical preparation
Master Agile and Scrum methodologies.,Become proficient with Jira for backlog management.,Practice data analysis on large datasets.,Understand SDLC, scoping, and user stories.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex product problem you solved.,How do you prioritize competing stakeholder needs?,Share an experience influencing senior leaders.,How do you handle ambiguity in product development?
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for an Associate Product Manager at NBCUniversal?
- As an Associate Product Manager at NBCUniversal, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end product lifecycle, developing roadmaps, gathering stakeholder requirements, collaborating with engineering, and using data to drive product decisions. You'll also ensure quality assurance and manage incidents.
- What qualifications are essential for the Associate Product Manager role at NBCUniversal?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 3+ years of experience in tech/media, 2+ years in product management with client engagement and technical/analytical skills, and strong communication abilities. Experience with Agile and Jira is also highly valued.
- Is this Associate Product Manager position remote, hybrid, or on-site at NBCUniversal?
- This Associate Product Manager position is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of four days per week contribution from the office. The company reserves the right to adjust these in-office requirements.
- What is the salary range for the Associate Product Manager position at NBCUniversal?
- The salary range for the Associate Product Manager position at NBCUniversal is $95,000 to $115,000 per year. This is in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.
- What kind of products does the Enterprise Product Team at NBCUniversal build?
- The Enterprise Product Team at NBCUniversal builds products that support critical functions such as Content/Title Management, Data & Analytics, Scheduling & Distribution, and Content Sales, providing essential capabilities across the organization.
- How important is data analysis for the Associate Product Manager role at NBCUniversal?
- Data analysis is crucial for this role. You'll perform hands-on data exploration to inform product decisions, enable data-driven features, and use business insights to refine platform strategy and solve high-impact problems.
- What kind of collaboration is expected for an Associate Product Manager at NBCUniversal?
- You will collaborate extensively across functions including Engineering, Ad Sales, Programming, Operations, Product, and Architecture. This includes partnering with architecture and solutions leaders, as well as engineering teams and vendors.
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