Product Manager Video Factory ( discovery & delivery & UX & JSON & XML ) (IT) / Freelance

About the Video Factory

The Video Factory team manufactures and provides all video content (live and VoD) presented on various digital platforms (Apps, web, FAI/IPTV, and social networks).

The Video Factory develops and manages the following products:

• A unique repository for digital media.
• A workflow engine for ingesting, producing, and distributing media across digital offerings and partner platforms (FAI/IPTV, social networks).
• APIs and other interfaces for digital offerings.
• A media management backoffice (publication windows, catalog management, geo-blocking).
• A technical platform for producing (encoding/transcoding and packaging) live simulcast streams of linear channels and all group VOD, producing contribution streams for sporting events (RTMP and SRT contribution), and automated clipping of certain linear channel programs.

The Video Factory's role is highly cross-functional and crucial for the overall success of all digital offerings. The roadmap is largely aligned with the digital offerings, often requiring significant adjustments to Video Factory processes.

Objective

Provide services to the Lead Product Manager for the Software Product part. Gather and analyze user needs. Communicate produced evolutions to the Video Factory development team.

Responsibilities

• Gather needs directly from stakeholders.
• Analyze needs functionally.
• Participate in writing Stories and Epics with sufficient detail.
• Participate in their discussion and refinement with the entire Scrum team.
• Be able to explain the need to both technical and non-technical individuals.
• Participate in team activities (meetings, rituals) and continuous improvement of Video Factory service processes.
• Independently manage certain projects/tasks delegated by the PM.

Technical Expertise Required

• API REST (using Postman or equivalent)
• Understanding of JSON and XML languages

Desired Experience

• Good command of Product Management (discovery, delivery)
• Good understanding of User Experience (UX)
• Implementation of KPIs
• Leveraging the value of user-centric analysis
• Proficiency in project management and ticketing tools (Jira, Confluence, physical boards)
• Experience in Agile project management (Scrum and/or Kanban)
• Functional acceptance and testing
• Experience in the Media industry is a significant plus

Candidate Profile

A senior profile with over 5 years of experience in product management and a good understanding of UX.