Product Manager, Playback and Video Experience

Location: 100% RemotePosition Type: Full-Time Hours, W2 ContractCompensation Range: $67 - 76 per hourCella is seeking a talented Product Manager of Playback & Video Experience for a premier, global media and entertainment brand. In this high-impact role you will own the playback layer of the streaming funnel-shaping how the video player looks, behaves (e.g., "skip intro" features), and performs. Positioned right at the intersection of UX and technical media services, you will act as the ultimate systems thinker, ensuring content plays flawlessly while optimizing high-visibility, in-player ad experiences.Eligible States for Future Conversion: Candidates must reside in one of the following US states for potential full-time conversion consideration (not guaranteed, based on performance/budget): CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OR, SC, SD, TX, WV, WI, or WY. Responsibilities:As the Playback Product Manager, you will lead the strategy, requirements, and execution of video player functionality across a diverse portfolio of streaming platforms. A typical "day in the life" includes:Driving the Playback Funnel: Own the video player layer, focusing on user journeys while content is actively playing, including player behavior, interaction features, and seamless ad delivery.Roadmap & Feature Prioritization: Align the product roadmap with core business goals by leveraging user feedback, playback data insights, and market opportunities to prioritize features.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Translate complex business objectives and customer needs into detailed user stories and product requirements. Partner directly with UX, Engineering, QA, and Media Services to deliver high-quality, reliable streaming solutions.Monetization Support: Partner closely with Ad Operations teams to support seamless integrations, ad-serving measurement, and optimized ad-supported streaming (AVOD) capabilities within the video player experience.High-Level Troubleshooting & T...