Senior Program Manager, Platform Products & UX

Roku

Jul 24

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
Design
Product
$145K - $260K
San Jose

Requirements

Proven experience in program management, preferably within ad tech, consumer experience, UX domains
8+ years in a technology, engineering or media company with experience in consumer facing software product launches
Extreme comfort with ambiguity
Ability to come up to speed quickly and contribute in a diverse set of technical areas
Data driven and pragmatic with excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to present and convey key insights effectively to executive management
Ability to engage business leaders in thoughtful debate on issues, plans, and solutions
Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate teams outside of your direct purview
Jira, Confluence & Airtable mastery is a plus

Responsibilities

Product roadmap planning and execution:
Drive the end-to-end planning and execution of product roadmap, aligning Product, Engineering, Operations and Business stakeholders to enable work on cross-functional business impacting initiatives.
Track and communicate roadmap progress and milestones, ensure alignment with organizational goals and maintain transparency across all teams through metrics reporting & insights generation.
Understanding of testing frameworks and ability to support product with A/B testing scope/timelines and analysis to drive informed product decisions.
Strategic Initiatives:
Build and lead multiple core teams for consumer facing software related products working on cross-functional & complex projects from early ambiguity through successful launch and closure.
Participate in diverse technical discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful & scalable deployment.
Manage critical decision making, anticipate and mitigate potential risks, explore and implement contingency plans, and ensure cross-functional alignment throughout a program's lifecycle.
Facilitate communications across the company to ensure transparency of program progress and risks, maintain plan-of-record and provide appropriate and timely updates to our executive team.
Business operations:
Implement and monitor operational efficiencies, and standards to achieve organizational goals and maintain high-quality service delivery.
Identify and drive process improvements that make the org and future programs more effective.
Manage headcount planning and optimize resource allocation to meet the team requirements and goals.
Examples include setting goals and KPIs, improving organizational efficiency and structure, execution of change management, ongoing process improvements, All Hands planning and execution.

FAQs

What is the estimated annual salary for this position?

For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $145,000 and $260,000 annually. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location.

What benefits are included with this role?

This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Program Manager, Platform Products & UX?

Key responsibilities include driving product roadmap planning and execution, leading strategic initiatives, managing business operations, and fostering cross-functional alignment within the organization.

What qualifications and experience are preferred for this role?

Proven experience in program management, preferably within ad tech, consumer experience, and UX domains, along with 8+ years in a technology, engineering, or media company with experience in consumer-facing software product launches. Comfort with ambiguity, data-driven mindset, strong communication and leadership skills, and proficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, and Airtable are also preferred.

Roku

Amazing Individuals. Unstoppable Team.

Entertainment & Media

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2002

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

With the #1 platform for streaming television in the U.S., Roku wants to revolutionize the way the world watches TV. Our Roku-branded TVs, Roku TV models, Smart Home system, streaming players, audio equipment, and the purpose-built operating system that powers it all can turn any home into a home theater, with seamless integration of hardware and software. Our commitment to our users extends to our brand studio, which creates innovative Roku Originals exclusively for The Roku Channel, a free channel that reaches approximately 80 million households in the U.S. and Mexico. Join us and you'll have the chance to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.