Senior Technical Product Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

Job Description

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Senior Technical Product Manager to join the Fandango at Home Product team, supporting the Rotten Tomatoes Backend Server platform. In this role, you will define and evolve the systems and services that power and support one of the most trusted brands in entertainment.

You will collaborate closely with engineering, design, analytics, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, server-driven features that support discovery, search, personalization, reviews, scoring, and internal tools. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, data, and entertainment, and enjoy building robust platforms that serve millions of users, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and lead product strategy for Rotten Tomatoes backend server-side functionality, including:
  • Discovery, search, and personalization
  • Reviews, scoring, and ratings systems
  • Internal tools and platform capabilities
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Business, Marketing, Program Management, UX/Product Design, Research, and Decision Sciences
• Collaborate closely with client-side Product Managers to define and deliver server-side capabilities and APIs that support frontend experiences
• Identify the frontend platform needs, technical trends, and market opportunities to evolve and scale the platform
• Write clear, detailed, and thorough technical product requirements for Engineering and QA teams
• Own prioritization, roadmap planning, and backlog management, and clearly communicate priorities and trade-offs
• Guide initiatives from concept through development, iteration, and launch
• Define and track KPIs and success metrics, using data to inform decisions and measure impact
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the Rotten Tomatoes backend architecture, systems, and technical capabilities

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

• 5+ years of product management experience, ideally in a technical or platform-focused role
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience; Computer Science or
• Engineering background a plus
• Hands-on experience with server-side services, APIs, and distributed systems
• Experience with analytics, reporting, or partner integrations is a plus
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ownership mindset with a track record of driving initiatives to completion
• Excellent prioritization skills, comfortable managing multiple workstreams and shifting priorities
• Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, including epics, user stories, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and estimation
• Experience using JIRA and Confluence
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and professional with a positive attitude
• Strong interest in or passion for entertainment, streaming, and video-on-demand

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.