Sr. Product Owner

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 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.

Successful Profiles should have…

• 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

• 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)

• 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)
• 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

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