Senior Product Partner Manager

Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers. From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines. About the team The Roku TV team is looking for a Product Partnerships Manager to work closely with Roku’s global OS manufacturing partners and various internal groups to bring new Roku TV products to market and measure key operational areas. We never lose sight of the critical path and can inspire others to follow it. Fostering collaboration is a core component, as we believe a great team can do anything. About the role As the Product Partnerships Manager, you will help identify, define, and communicate technical requirements and product features to internal and external stakeholders. The relationships you develop with our partners will empower you to articulate their perspective on product features and create common understanding and alignment. You will be required to author feature guides and product briefs, enabling the team to efficiently and effectively develop and qualify new Roku products. The insights you gather and develop by working cross-functionally within Roku and with our partners will help inform Roku’s product and feature roadmaps and strengthen our competitive advantage. What you’ll be doing Own the product and technical relationship with global OEM partners working on Roku TV and Smart Projectors Coordinate with business development, marketing, and engineering teams to cultivate and bolster successful product partnerships Work with the factory partners to establish short-term and multi-year product roadmaps and gather and develop insights that will help strengthen Roku’s competitive advantage Understand and analyze partners’ requirements and translate them to product requirement documents and feature guides Author Product Briefs and Feature Guides for new products and key features, and track these initiatives to successful completion Work with Roku Engineering to define technology and tools roadmaps that drive innovation and maintain product differentiation Advocate for product issues on behalf of the partners within Roku and influence internal teams to resolve the issues in a timely manner Develop and enhance relationships with key internal stakeholders, understand the business, and navigate within the organization to drive initiatives effectively Use data analytics to monitor product health, product engagement, and drive business decisions We’re excited if you have 5+ years in a Product or Engineering role in the consumer electronics domain Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline required Possess a pragmatic, strategic approach to problem-solving and can foster that trait in your team You know how to build trust and deliver on your objectives, working across independent teams with independent priorities Have strong product and business intuition You make decisions with data, but know how to proceed when none is available Experience operating across multiple workstreams (hardware and/or software) to deliver successful products Experience with partner management and negotiation Experience working with cross-functional teams across product, engineering, operations, and finance Knowledge of the TV industry (core technology, retail strategy, regulatory/certification requirements) a plus Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally #LI-DH2 Our Hybrid Work Approach Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy. Benefits Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter. Accommodations Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] . The Roku Culture Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV. We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002. To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet . By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's Applicant Privacy Notice , and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing [email protected] .