Lead complex, cross‑functional programs end‑to‑end, with accountability for planning, execution, risk management, and delivery across multiple teams and time zones. Define progress metrics and execution frameworks aligned to established platform security strategy priorities, partner needs, and ecosystem requirements. Translate ambiguous business, security, and compliance requirements into clear, actionable deliverables and repeatable processes. Partner closely with engineering, security, legal, …
Responsibilities
Lead complex, cross‑functional programs end‑to‑end, with accountability for planning, execution, risk management, and delivery across multiple teams and time zones. Define progress metrics and execution frameworks aligned to established platform security strategy priorities, partner needs, and ecosystem requirements. Translate ambiguous business, security, and compliance requirements into clear, actionable deliverables and repeatable processes. Partner closely with engineering, security, legal, and business stakeholders to manage dependencies and drive predictable execution. Drive ecosystem security, readiness, and adoption initiatives with external partners, ensuring clear expectations, communication, and delivery of required updates. Identify risks early, evaluate tradeoffs, and propose mitigation strategies to balance scope, quality, security, and timelines. Use data and partner feedback to inform prioritization, measure impact, and continuously improve program outcomes. Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations clearly to senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders. Coordinate cross‑functional efforts to address security risks and partner‑impacting issues, ensuring clear communication, timely resolution, and ecosystem confidence.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Or a realted field AND 4+ years experience in product/technical/program management, or a related role or equivalent experience. 2+ years of experience managing cross‑functional and/or cross‑team programs. Demonstrated ability to lead programs in technically complex or platform‑oriented environments. Proven experience translating ambiguous goals into structured plans and measurable outcomes. Experience communicating program status, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Experience working with external stakeholders across disciplines and levels. Experience working on platform security, media systems, content protection, or compliance‑driven technologies. Familiarity with multimedia or device ecosystems involving external partners and licensees. Experience driving partner‑facing programs, certification processes, or ecosystem readiness initiatives. Solid technical fluency, with the ability to collaborate deeply with engineering teams on system-level topics. Experience presenting program status, risks, and strategy to senior or executive‑level stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast‑moving, ambiguous environments with competing priorities.
Original Posting
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