• Sr. Product Owner

    ManpowerGroup (Burbank, CA)


    Hello,

     

    We are seeking a Sr. Product Owner IV for our major Entertainment client based out of Burbank, CA. This is an initial 11 month contract (40 hours/week) - HYBRID - 3 Days a week onsite role with potential to extend or convert FTE down the line.

     

    This is a **W2 role** and not open to 1099 or C2C at this time. Please find the description below for your review. Please share your resumes to [email protected] for review.

    Major Entertainment company

    Sr. Product Owner IV

     

    Burbank, CA

    HYBRID - 3 Days per week onsite

    11 Month initial contract + Potential extension or FTE possibility

    40 hours per week

     

    Interview process: 2 Rounds

    Team culture/work environment:

    We are looking for a Sr. Technical Product Owner who is a proactive, agile thinker who thrives on tackling complex, user-centric challenges.

     

    Highly supportive team with diverse skill sets and backgrounds.

    Key projects

    + Product Ownership for the new studio applications.

    + Bridging the alignment gap between Technical Teams and Product Teams.

    Purpose of this team:

    + As part of our Studio Economics transformation, we are embarking on a new chapter, one where business, finance and technology are working together in small product-oriented delivery teams (PODs) to design and build solutions to meet users’ needs.

    MUST HAVE SKILLS:

    + Experience with Leadership to define product vision

    + Co-create the product’s purpose and direction aligned with business strategy; Translate broad missions into clear, measurable objectives and key results; Evolve the vision over time based on user feedback and strategic shifts.

    + Ability to Act as the voice of the user

    + Bring the user into the room - through business needs, priorities, insights, and direct user engagement (e.g., design research and user feedback); Co-create solutions with users whenever possible (e.g., through interviews, journey mapping, usability testing); Drive the team to build experiences that are perceived by users as desirable and easy to use.

    + Ability to Establish and own the product roadmap

    + Break down the product vision into prioritized epics and feature sets; Ensure backlog items are well-defined and delivery-ready in collaboration with designers and other technical leaders (e.g., engineering lead, technical product and platform owners); Regularly refine and reprioritize the backlog to reflect evolving understanding of customer needs and business priorities. **Nice-to-Haves:**

    + Certifications (CPM, CSPO, SAFe) a plus

    + Understands studio economics ecosystem **Successful Profiles should have…**

    1. **5 yrs total, with 1+ year in product, sales, finance, or analytics/data roles; Bachelor’s in Business, Economics, Computer Science or related field (Functional Experience)**

    2. **6-9 yrs total, with 3+ years leading delivery as a Product Owner or similar role. Strong experience in sales, finance, or analytics/data roles; Bachelor’s required; MBA or Master’s preferred (Autonomous Experience)**

    3. **10+ yrs total, including significant experience leading product delivery at scale. Deep expertise in sales, finance, or analytics/data roles; MBA or Master’s degree strongly preferred (Expert Experience)** **Job Description:**

    + As a Product Owner (PO), you’re the strategic anchor for your agile pods—shaping vision, prioritizing outcomes, and delivering value.

    + You sit at the intersection of business, technology, and user needs, helping our client transform how they operate and innovate through digital products and platforms.

    + In this new role, fully dedicated to the product delivery pods, the PO will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the Studio Economics products and platforms. **Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role**

    + Partner with program / workstream leadership to define product vision

    + Co-create the product’s purpose and direction aligned with business strategy

    + Translate broad missions into clear, measurable objectives and key results

    + Evolve the vision over time based on user feedback and strategic shifts

    + Act as the voice of the user

    + Bring the user into the room - through business needs, priorities, insights, and direct user engagement (e.g., design research and user feedback)

    + Co-create solutions with users whenever possible (e.g., through interviews, journey mapping, usability testing)

    + Drive the team to build experiences that are perceived by users as desirable and easy to use

    + Establish and own the product roadmap

    + Break down the product vision into prioritized epics and feature sets

    + Ensure backlog items are well-defined and delivery-ready in collaboration with designers and other technical leaders (e.g., engineering lead, technical product and platform owners)

    + Regularly refine and reprioritize the backlog to reflect evolving understanding of customer needs and business priorities

    + Decide on prioritization of backlog

    + Make trade-off decisions that balance user value, business impact, and technical feasibility

    + Use team velocity and capacity data to inform planning and scope decisions

    + Empower the POD by facilitating collective prioritization, but own the final call

    + Own the outcomes of the pod

    + Define what success looks like and make "go/no-go" calls on feature readiness

    + Track progress against key outcomes (e.g., OKRs, KPIs) and adjust direction as needed

    + Lead and motivate the POD team by providing clear context, shared mission, and a focus on outcomes vs output

    + Champion a learning mindset, encouraging iteration, experimentation, and data-informed decision making

    + Manage key risks and dependencies

    + Proactively identify and address risks, blockers, and cross-team dependencies

    + Navigate conversations with stakeholders to resolve conflicting priorities or timelines

    + Keep communication lines open with internal sponsors to ensure ongoing alignment and support

     

    Regards,

    Richard Pereira

    [email protected]

     

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