Title: TV Product Executive (12-month secondment)
Location: Paddington, London
Reports to: Senior Product Manager
As a TV Product Exec, you will support the definition of the strategic direction of our TV platforms and lead key initiatives to enhance the overall user experience.
Principal Responsibilities
- Supporting the development and execution of a strategic roadmap for our TV platforms, aligning with business objectives and customer needs.
- Leveraging data and customer insights, including research and analysis, to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement.
- Leading cross functional collaboration across Product, TV&E and Commercial to prioritise and execute initiatives, managing stakeholders effectively to ensure alignment and buy in.
- Collaborating with Product Development teams to scope and deliver new initiatives, features and products.
- Owning the definition, prioritisation and delivery of key product features, managing risks, dependencies and stakeholder communication through the product lifecycle.
- Championing a customer focused approach, using customer insight and research to shape product decisions and improve user journeys.
- Monitoring market trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and threats, informing product decisions and strategy accordingly.
- Identifying and developing new product opportunities, including the use of emerging new technologies (e.g. AI) to enhance the capabilities and features of our TV platforms.
Key Interfaces
- Product Development
- Product Engagement
- Product Strategy
- Content Strategy
- Commercial
- Propositions
- Legal
- Technical delivery teams
Required Critical Behaviours
- Diligent, flexible, work to deadlines, credible at presenting to management and be committed to making Entertainment products best in class.
- Excellent time management skills with attention to detail and the ability to work with strong self motivation.
- Team leader and player, skilled in maintaining close ties with other stakeholders whilst delivering results.
- Confident and credible influencer, ability to lead and command respect.
- Able to operate in a matrix environment, operating with multiple stakeholders across multiple teams and will be able to form strong collaborative relationships across the business.
- Decisive and challenging and willing to challenge the status quo.
- Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to quickly understand business objectives and to recognise and capitalise on market opportunities.
Required Key Skills (Functional / Technical)
- Knowledge of the TV industry and familiarity with TV Products: An enthusiasm for TV Products, knowledge of the market, with a basic understanding of key technologies
- UX and UI Design: Understanding of UI and UX principles, best practices for designing intuitive and engaging TV interfaces.
- Data Driven Decision Making: Ability to analyse data to derive insights from user behaviour data, viewership metrics, and other relevant data sources.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically, clearly defining the What, How and Why and able to communicate recommendations and decisions clearly across the business.
Required Qualifications / Experience
- Product Management experience within the Telco/TV space (at least 1 year).
- Strong strategic thinking abilities, with the capacity to develop and execute long term plans that drive business growth.
- Customer focused mindset, with a deep understanding of user needs and preferences.
- Proficiency in using data and analytics to inform product decisions and measure performance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Self starter mentality, with the initiative and drive to take ownership of projects and initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree, advanced degree or additional certifications are a plus.