Versant Media · 1 day ago
Sr. Technical Product Manager
VERSANT Media is a leading force in news, sports, and entertainment, known for its iconic brands. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Technical Product Manager to support the Rotten Tomatoes Backend Server platform, collaborating with various teams to enhance server-driven features and systems.
BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Own and lead product strategy for Rotten Tomatoes backend server-side functionality, including:
Discovery, search, and personalization
Reviews, scoring, and ratings systems
Internal tools and platform capabilities
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Business, Marketing, Program Management, UX/Product Design, Research, and Decision Sciences
Collaborate closely with client-side Product Managers to define and deliver server-side capabilities and APIs that support frontend experiences
Identify the frontend platform needs, technical trends, and market opportunities to evolve and scale the platform
Write clear, detailed, and thorough technical product requirements for Engineering and QA teams
Own prioritization, roadmap planning, and backlog management, and clearly communicate priorities and trade-offs
Guide initiatives from concept through development, iteration, and launch
Define and track KPIs and success metrics, using data to inform decisions and measure impact
Serve as a subject matter expert on the Rotten Tomatoes backend architecture, systems, and technical capabilities
Qualification
Required
5+ years of product management experience, ideally in a technical or platform-focused role
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; Computer Science or Engineering background a plus
Hands-on experience with server-side services, APIs, and distributed systems
Strong ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ownership mindset with a track record of driving initiatives to completion
Excellent prioritization skills, comfortable managing multiple workstreams and shifting priorities
Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, including epics, user stories, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and estimation
Experience using JIRA and Confluence
Team-oriented, collaborative, and professional with a positive attitude
Strong interest in or passion for entertainment, streaming, and video-on-demand
Preferred
Experience with analytics, reporting, or partner integrations is a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Company
Versant Media
Versant Media is a media company that offers television and digital entertainment services.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2026-01-05IPO
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