[Remote] Product Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TKO is a company that operates in the data services sector, and they are seeking a Product Manager to oversee the product lifecycle within their Data & AI Services department. The role involves defining product vision, conducting market research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level business goals into detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria, workflows, and diagrams where necessary
• Ensure product roadmaps, backlogs, and delivery plans are aligned with the TKO Data & AI Strategy, including adherence to front door intake and governance policies
• Maintain and evolve the data catalogue for your products, ensuring metadata, lineage, and definitions are accurate, accessible, and up to date
• Define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with departmental and company goals
• Ensure product roadmaps, backlogs, and delivery plans are aligned with the TKO Data & AI Strategy, including adherence to front door intake and governance policies
• Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for product innovation
• Explore and assess opportunities to embed AI and emerging technologies into data products, bringing forward innovative use cases and solutions that create measurable business impact
• Utilise strong technical acumen to dive deeply into data such as running SQL queries, providing basic data modelling, and understanding data technology and architecture to effectively collaborate with engineering teams
• Use data and metrics to track product portfolio performance, including KPIs, ROI, and value delivery, to inform prioritisation and investment decisions
• Manage project budgets and resources, ensuring alignment with financial objectives
• Take part in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and stand-ups, ensuring close collaboration with Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Data Scientists, and other cross-functional team members
• Continuously improve Agile processes within the team and foster a collaborative environment that embraces feedback and adaptation
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps, ensuring stakeholders and clients are informed of progress, changes, and alignment with broader company goals
• Act as the main point of contact between clients and the development team, gathering feedback and incorporating it into the product development process
• Deliver product updates and roadmap presentations to both internal and external stakeholders, soliciting input for future improvements
• Set stakeholder expectations, proactively addressing any risks or issues to ensure smooth and timely product release
• Maintain detailed product documentation, including user guides, business rules, data models, and release notes
• Work closely with data architects and engineers to translate business requirements into actionable technical features
• Perform data validation and quality checks, ensuring accuracy and consistency, and assist stakeholders in UAT when required
• Be accountable for maintaining the data catalogue for your products and ensure it remains up to date

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management or a related role
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience managing all aspects of the product lifecycle, from strategic planning to hands-on execution
• Excellent knowledge and experience in Agile methodologies, including leading ceremonies and backlog management
• Excellent stakeholder management and proactive communication skills
• Excellent organizational and forward-planning abilities
• Experience in crafting clear, actionable user stories and maintaining comprehensive product documentation
• A natural problem-solver with a curious, analytical mindset
• Solid understanding of data products, including data science, analytics, reporting, and Big Data technologies
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Technical fluency to understand and communicate product details with the development team
• Always maintain complete confidentiality and discretion - all TKO employees are required to sign a confidentiality agreement, and any breach of this agreement will result in immediate disciplinary procedures
• Experience with product management tools like JIRA/TFS
• Familiarity with data security regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and delivering cloud-based solutions
• Industry knowledge in sectors such as media, sports, events, and other areas TKO operates in

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