Associate Product Manager

Associate Product Manager

Studios Technology

Permanent

Office location: ITV White City (Role needs to be based from one of these office locations with hybrid working that includes office presence on a weekly basis)

Hiring range: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum

Please note: This is to assist candidates in assessing their suitability for the role. The range does not represent a longer term salary commitment for the role.

For more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.com

Your work matters to millions.

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it's not surprising that you'll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we're at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact's felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don't just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

Your impact sends ripples.

The TeamITV Studios is one of the biggest global creators, producers and distributors of TV content in the world.

Growing our UK and global production base is central to our More than TV strategy. We are the largest producer in the UK, one of the largest producers in Europe and one of the largest independent unscripted producers in the US. ITV Studios' UK division includes 27 production labels, creating and producing a diverse range of scripted and unscripted content for a wide range of broadcasters and streaming platforms.

Within ITV Studios is our Global Partnerships function, which further adds to our creative and financial success by developing international hit formats and distributing our 90,000+ active catalogue hours of film and television content to buyers such as broadcasters, streaming platforms, airlines and many more. As we continue to grow, providing these development, sales and distribution teams with the right tools to succeed in a competitive environment is critical to powering that future value.

Working hand in hand with our business teams, ITV Technology is the key that unlocks our creativity, allowing us to make, distribute and monetise the best programmes in the UK and across the world. From the transformation of ITV's internal systems to how the broadcaster makes programmes and delivers content to viewers, digital transformation and innovation is at the heart of our future at ITV.

The Role

As an Associate Product Manager, you will be responsible for the ongoing provision of one or more software products within the ITV Studios technology estate. You will be working with business users, analysts, internal and external developers and cross-functional technology teams to ensure these products remain fit for purpose in an ever-changing landscape. You will be working closely with users, gaining insights into their needs and the needs of the business unit, and collaborating with designers and developers to deliver ongoing improvement and benefit.

Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Engage and collaborate directly with users, designers, engineers, cross-functional teams and suppliers to drive the product development
• Define and prioritise requirements, turning them into testable user stories for upcoming delivery cycles
• Manage a product backlog and continuously refine the list of prioritised backlog items with a focus on delivering measurable value and achieving the products vision
• Collaborate as a trusted partner with business, product, technology, and operational teams to identify, define, and prioritise opportunities aligned with departmental and company strategy
• Provide ongoing support for the product, ensuring it meets user's operational needs, managing trade-offs, and making informed decisions in a timely manner
• Advocate for the product, showcasing its support for the business, services, and interactions with the wider supply chain
• Ensure measurable outcomes are achieved in line with departmental and company strategy, demonstrating a clear understanding of their value throughout the organisation.
• Make evidence-based decisions using data and analytics gleaned from the product
• Provide support, change management and ideas across our wider technology estate; particularly those products which both integrate and/or have touch-points with the product(s) you will manage

Join ITV Insights Group, Impact Millions

Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)

• Experience or enthusiasm for working in the media & entertainment industry
• Professional experience working in a product or project environment, demonstrating a grounded understanding of the role of a Product Manager
• Demonstrable experience of working closely with a wide range of user groups and stakeholders
• Experience working in a technology domain and understand the requirements of technical development teams
• Be able to prioritise multiple competing objectives and gain consensus across stakeholder groups, knowing when escalation is required
• Ability to research and analyse processes and data and turn insights into actions
• Passion for keeping up with technology trends and how these might be leveraged in a business environment
• A strong desire to learn and grow in product management
• Ability to grasp the wider picture/landscape; both from a process and technology perspective

Other things we're looking for (experience & skills)

• Experience working within an Agile framework (beneficial)
• Experience in a Business Analysis role (beneficial)
• Experience working with either/both internal development teams / 3rd party suppliers (beneficial)
• Understanding of the television production process (beneficial)
• Previous experience working in media, broadcast or marketing (beneficial)

ITV is for everyone.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we'll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com.

Find out more about applying with a disability.

* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:

• Flexible working with a range of options
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

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Closing date: 20th January 2025]]>