Summary Of Position

The STARZ UX team is seeking a Product Manager to fill an opening on the Content Supply Chain team. Success in this role will require a passion for taking complex interconnected systems and breaking them down into intuitive process flows and clear, concise requirements for building and enhancing the internal tools that STARZ uses to process content.

This position will work closely with customers, cross-functional teams, application developers, respective users, and internal business leaders to define and document various applications and system processes. Product Managers work with Designers, Business Users and Development teams to create a cohesive vision for various products and deliver elegant and intuitive experiences for our users. The most important factors in identifying our ideal candidate will be their requirements documentation, roadmapping and facilitation abilities.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a work environment that requires strong problem-solving skills and independent self-direction, coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication. This position will report to the Director, Product Management, Content Supply Chain.

Responsibilities
Coordinate stakeholder requests for intake and prioritization.Creation of Feature/Project Presentations to be presented to executives, business users and project team.Develop and maintain the product roadmaps.Oversee the implementation of new systems and improvements to existing systems.Perform analysis to identify areas of improvement, influence organizational direction, and define strategy.Evaluate existing systems and identify areas for improvement.Facilitate requirements gathering sessions to define requirements for new product features.Work alongside a Product Designer to document and deliver feature requirements packages.containing process flows, feature requirements, and a cohesive UI design.Feature planning and timeline management.Requirements backlog management.Manage and update JIRA tickets.Develop reporting and analysis to monitor our products.Create and facilitate appropriate testing plans and perform analysis.Walkthrough and support of User Acceptance Testing with Business Users.Requirements change management (and escalation when needed).
Qualifications & Skills
A bachelor’s degree in business or related field or an MBA.3+ years of experience in Product Management, Business Analysis, or related field.Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills.Strong documentation skills.Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations.Experience creating process flows and writing detailed requirementsThe ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.A track record of following through on commitments.A history of leading and supporting successful projects.Strong working knowledge of Confluence, Asana, JIRA, Figma and Miro a plus.Experience working with Audio/Video components a plus.
About The Company

STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading global media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. In 2018, STARZ launched its international premium streaming platform STARZPLAY, now LIONSGATE+, to provide subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling. LIONSGATE+, coupled with the STARZPLAY ARABIA joint venture in MENA and Lionsgate Play in South and Southeast Asia, has a footprint that extends across the globe. STARZ and LIONSGATE+ are available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies around the world. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

Business Unit Overview

STARZ

With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, STARZ has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including STARZ original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, STARZ is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underrepresented audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position STARZ at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.

Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, STARZ has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The company’s international premium subscription service, LIONSGATE+, offers subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling around the world. LIONGATE+ has a footprint that extends across the globe and continues to expand its network of distribution partners. In addition to its LIONSGATE+ markets, it reaches audiences in the Middle East and North African region through STARZPLAY ARABIA and in South and Southeast Asia with Lionsgate Play. The proprietary and highly-rated STARZ app, a proven hit with U.S. audiences, continues to roll out internationally.

Our Benefits
Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and DentalAnnual discretionary bonus and merit increaseWork/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day401(k) company matchingTuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)
Compensation

$95,400 – $149,300

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.