Staff Product Manager - Partner Certifications - VIZIO, Inc.

The VIZIO Software Product Management team is currently seeking a Staff Product Manager to define product requirements around app certifications for tier-1 apps which include Netflix, YouTube and Amazon Prime Video. The ideal candidate for this position has a thorough understanding of video apps, operating sytems and certification requirements of our key partners.

• Define the product vision and design the roadmap for software certifications with tier 1 partners.
• Partner across cross-functional teams to define PRDs/MRDs for TV software and collaborate with other PMs and engineering groups to drive execution.
• Manage key partner relationships including ODM/OEM partnerships, chipset, and app partners. Communicate the roadmap and its status to key stakeholders inside the company and with partners.
• Perform competitive analysis and benchmark product performance against the rest of the industry and customer expectations.
• Define and manage key software features and KPIs based on the market analysis.
• Gather user research and performance data and translate them into clear and concise technical product requirements.
• Review product development progress against product requirements and make judgement on assigning resources to issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, support, marketing, and design teams, and effectively help coordinate releases of new features and product improvements.
• Collaborate with QA team to manage beta program for new features.
• Drive and collaborate with Business/Product Planning, Sales and Marketing for a successful product launch and go-to market strategy.

• BS degree in Engineering or related field required; MBA is a plus, but not required.
• 3-5 years experience in product management.
• 5+ years experience in technical business practice.
• Experience in Agile, SCRUM, JIRA and Confluence to guide product development process.
• Previous work experience with consumer electronics preferably related to display products such as TVs/tablets/mobile phones and video apps.

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Headquartered in Irvine, California, VIZIO is a leading HDTV brand in America and the #1 Sound Bar Brand in America. VIZIO's mission is to deliver high performance, smarter products with the latest innovations at a significant savings that we can pass along to our consumers. Our loyal following and industry-wide praise continues to grow as we redefine what it means to be smart.

VIZIO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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