Product Manager - NBC Sports Next
As a Product Manager at SportsEngine, you will: Become a subject matter expert on the products you manage and understand how they solve customer problems Write clear, detailed user stories, technical requirements, and acceptance criteria Be hands-on in managing project requirements, scope, and delivery timelines Own and manage the product backlog in a Kanban/Agile environment, ensuring continuous flow and effective prioritization Help communicate strategy, progress, and product direction to internal and external stakeholders Demonstrate thought leadership in addressing key market problems and customer needs Create business cases to support investment in new product capabilities Engage with customers, industry influencers, and partners to gather competitive and market intelligence Oversee the product launch process from concept to post-launch, ensuring smooth commercialization Contribute to the development of market requirements and go-to-market strategies Ensure product metrics are tracked and used to inform iteration and continuous improvement Break down complex releases into milestones to enable consistent, incremental delivery Learn quickly from product releases and iterate using customer feedback and usage data Utilize JIRA to manage workflows, track progress, and report on delivery performance Maintain and organize product documentation in Confluence Act as the day-to-day contact for development teams, clarifying requirements and removing blockers Support data-driven product decisions through analytics, user feedback, and team input Participate in and lead Agile ceremonies such as backlog grooming, stand-ups, sprint planning, and demos