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Spectrum · 1 day ago

Director, Video Platforms Development

Spectrum is a leading provider of communication and entertainment products, and they are seeking a Director of Video Platforms Development to guide a talented team in enhancing the Spectrum TV customer experience. This role involves overseeing front-end software development, leading product launches, and driving collaboration across multiple disciplines to innovate and deliver next-generation enhancements for Spectrum TV.

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Responsibilities

Guide cross-functional teams to define business requirements and collaborate with product and integration partners to enhance the Spectrum TV customer experience
Champion the video roadmap and drive collaboration with Software Engineering, Advanced Engineering, Video Operations and third-party vendors to achieve strategic business objectives
Oversee all aspects of front-end software development for Spectrum TV across numerous connected TV platforms, leveraging a React-based technology stack
Lead the development, implementation and launch of new products and features, boosting customer engagement, revenue and market reach for Spectrum’s video platform
Deliver projects using agile methodologies, fostering continuous learning and iteration to optimize outcomes
Develop and mentor a high-performance front-end development and technical leadership team, introducing effective processes and procedures for enterprise application environments
Identify and drive key customer experience metrics, ensuring the health and performance of the video platform aligns with business goals

Qualification

React-based technology stackVideo streaming technologiesProject managementAPI developmentData driven decision makingTeam managementAnalytical skillsVendor managementAgile methodologiesSoftware development toolsEnglish proficiencyCommunication skillsAdaptabilityProblem solvingPresentation skills

Required

Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Computer Science; master's degree or equivalent experience preferred, but not required
8+ years of product development and management experience in telecommunications, software or web services or other related industries
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Possess a deep technical knowledge of client-side and API development
Experience retaining, managing, and growing talented team to deliver high quality digital products in very aggressive timeframes
Knowledge of architecture, design and performance optimization of traditional and IP video streaming technologies
Experience managing internal and external vendors and customers to meet deadlines and initiatives
Data driven decision making and strong analytical skills
Demonstrated project management experience
Ability to manage multiple projects across a broad application portfolio simultaneously and prioritize and organize effectively and quickly to meet changing demands
Adaptability to manage through project priority and organizational changes
Ability to problem solve without escalation or with thoughtful recommendation when escalated
Ability to motivate, and manage cross-functional teams, influencing peers and leaders
Ability to communicate effectively orally and electronically with multiple levels of management
Strong verbal and written presentation skills including use of Outlook, Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with HTTP adaptive streaming technologies, such as HLS, DASH, and Smooth Streaming
Expert knowledge of industry standard development tools and processes (JIRA, git, stash, etc.)

Preferred

Hands-on experience developing and architecting React-based TypeScript and/or JavaScript applications
Understanding of Redux-based state management
Experience managing front-end or full-stack engineering teams
Exposure to video streaming technologies and their implementations, ideally in a web-based environment
Experience with video players such as Shaka
Experience delivering applications on platforms such as LG TV, Vizio TV, Samsung TV, Chromecast, Xbox, and/or Desktop browser
Experience in monitoring and making customer-centric quality and mitigation recommendations for high-touchpoint, customer-facing applications
Experience with OpenSearch and/or Athena

Benefits

Comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

Company

Spectrum

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Spectrum is a cable telecommunications company that offers a range of home entertainment and information services. It is a sub-organization of Charter Communications.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$11.4M
Key Investors
North Carolina Department of Information Technology
2023-09-01Grant· $11.4M
2015-05-26Acquired
2007-03-01IPO

Leadership Team

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Dinesh Jain
Chief Operating Officer
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Ken Guiberson
Group Vice President, Digital Self-Service
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