Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next. Content & Business Products (CBP) Overview: The Content & Business Products (CBP) teams are fundamental to Netflix's mission to entertain the world. This organization is responsible for building the products and services that optimize and automate the entire content creation lifecycle, from initial concept and financial planning to global launch and promotion. CBP is the engine behind "pitch to play," enabling our teams to create, manage, and distribute content at scale. Within CBP, the Content & Studio domain invests in technology that enables creators, creatives, studio, localization, and production teams to deliver more value on screen. Our Team: Content and Studio Engineering Content and Studio Engineering builds and operates the technology that powers Netflix's content journey from pitch to post. Partnering with product, engineering, data science, design, and CBP Success, Content and Studio Engineering invests in technology that enables creators, creatives, studio, localization, and production teams to deliver more value on screen. Our team delivers robust infrastructure, media management, and workflow solutions for everything from evaluating pitches and managing deals to orchestrating petabytes of production media, scheduling releases, and supporting post-production processes. We enable data-informed decision-making for content executives, support global studio operations, and pioneer new workflows with Generative AI - all while ensuring seamless integration across Netflix and its subsidiaries. We are looking for a Technical Program Manager with a background in studio or media tech to drive high-impact, cross-functional programs. This role requires strong collaboration with product, engineering, data science, and senior leadership to execute complex, strategic technology programs across the studio. Responsibilities • Take full ownership of programs from inception to delivery, proactively driving progress with a high agency mindset. • Lead multiple cross-functional programs, in collaboration with product, engineering, design, and data science, that deliver technical solutions across the content journey - from pitch and deal management to production media orchestration, release scheduling, and post-production. • Drive engagement with cross-functional partners, work to decompose requirements into technical execution plans with measurable milestones, effectively optimize scope and schedule, manage cross-functional dependencies, and proactively identify and manage risks. • Craft clear, concise communication regarding progress toward goals, reporting status and insights to stakeholders and executive leadership across studio operations. • Provide domain expertise in studio or media technology infrastructure to form technical strategies with engineering partners. • Apply strong technical, organizational, and communication skills to devise sound technical approaches to abstract goals. • Build strong relationships and rally the team with high emotional intelligence and exceptional listening skills. • Operate independently, challenge the status quo, and always play for the larger team. Requirements • 5+ years of technical program management experience • Background in content, studio or media technology and/or Generative AI/ML platforms • Proven experience driving large-scale software projects, managing the definition of technical strategies, and building long-term scalable solutions • Highly skilled, experienced, and enjoys orchestrating multiple programs with many moving parts and creating partnerships with cross-functional teams • Ability to identify solution gaps, debate technical approaches, and influence product vs. technology tradeoffs • Deep understanding of content processing workflows in media and entertainment. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate business impact and technical constraints tailored to the audience • As comfortable speaking technically as non-technically and able to bridge between the two • Detail-oriented, can identify what's missing in planning and execution of software development, testing, and launch • Exemplify the Netflix culture by understanding, advocating, and demonstrating its values Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $210,000.00 - $320,000.00. Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here . Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here . Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner. We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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Our Team: Content and Studio Engineering
Take full ownership of programs from inception to delivery, proactively driving progress with a high agency mindset.
Craft clear, concise communication regarding progress toward goals, reporting status and insights to stakeholders and executive leadership across studio operations.
Provide domain expertise in studio or media technology infrastructure to form technical strategies with engineering partners.
Apply strong technical, organizational, and communication skills to devise sound technical approaches to abstract goals.
Build strong relationships and rally the team with high emotional intelligence and exceptional listening skills.
Operate independently, challenge the status quo, and always play for the larger team.
5+ years of technical program management experience
Background in content, studio or media technology and/or Generative AI/ML platforms
Proven experience driving large-scale software projects, managing the definition of technical strategies, and building long-term scalable solutions
Highly skilled, experienced, and enjoys orchestrating multiple programs with many moving parts and creating partnerships with cross-functional teams
Ability to identify solution gaps, debate technical approaches, and influence product vs. technology tradeoffs
Deep understanding of content processing workflows in media and entertainment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate business impact and technical constraints tailored to the audience
As comfortable speaking technically as non-technically and able to bridge between the two
Detail-oriented, can identify what's missing in planning and execution of software development, testing, and launch
Exemplify the Netflix culture by understanding, advocating, and demonstrating its values
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here .

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