Manager of Technical Program Management, Crunchyroll
$145.3-181.7k
Plus performance bonus earning potential
Streaming service for anime and manga
Job no longer available
Streaming service for anime and manga
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$145.3-181.7k
Plus performance bonus earning potential
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create experiences for anime and manga fans, and to enable them to connect through the content they love.
Role
Who you are
- 4+ years of experience in technical program management and 3+ years of management experience, with a strong emphasis in software development. Video engineering, specifically, is a plus
- Proven experience leading a team of Program Managers to deliver cross-functional solutions
- Demonstrated experience leading large and complex programs, delivering technical solutions across multiple project teams
- Collaborative approach in defining both short-term and long-term technical strategies
- Solid background in software development processes and Agile SDLC
- Ability to navigate contending product and technical priorities, identifying options and trade-offs effectively
- Proficiency in defining outcomes, creating plans, qualifying success, mitigating risks, and communicating with multiple team members
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with quick adaptation to changing priorities
- Experience in designing and implementing cross-functional process changes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences effectively
- Quick learner, innovative, proactive, flexible, and adaptable
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- Prior experience in a software development role is a plus
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Manager of Technical Program Management, to join our Video Engineering group and lead our dynamic team
- Reporting to the Sr. Director, Technical Program Management, you will oversee a portfolio of programs dedicated to advancing video engineering services, ensuring a scalable and reliable video experience across various multiple Crunchyroll applications
- In this hands-on role, you will also apply your expertise in agile ceremonies, program management of software development, and video services release management to lead the achievement of company strategic objectives
- Manage multiple complex technical projects concurrently, focusing on video infrastructure development
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Program Management, Product Management, Core Engineering, Quality, Infrastructure Engineering, and Product Design to promote and evolve processes for synchronized delivery
- Build and lead a team of program managers assigned to various backend services, promoting development and growth
- Facilitate scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to drive team accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
- Plan and execute high-impact programs, overseeing progress and coordinating release plans across multiple engineering initiatives
- Proactively identify and mitigate program risks, remove blockers, and seek leadership support when necessary
- Collaborate with multiple teams to identify and manage dependencies early, working with stakeholders to address them effectively
- Communicate program and initiative status effectively to leadership, ensuring clarity and alignment
Our take
In recent decades, anime - encompassing Japanese, Korean, and Chinese animation 0 has transitioned from a niche interest to a formidable industry, boasting a global market worth approximately $30B. Despite this growth, distribution has historically posed challenges, with series and films often reaching overseas audiences through disparate channels, if at all. Crunchyroll emerged to address this issue by consolidating the largest collection of anime into a single streaming service.
Sony's acquisition of Crunchyroll in 2021 for $1.75B expanded the platform's reach, integrating Sony's extensive animation library into its offerings. this move also positioned Crunchyroll for heightened competition against streaming giant Netflix, known for its substantial investments in anime production and acquisition. Currently, Crunchyroll maintains an unrivaled library of anime content, boasting over 44,000 episodes that have attracted over 0M paying subscribers.
While Crunchyroll initially offered a free, ad-supported tier to its vast community, it appears poised to phase out this option, transitioning to a subscription-based model for all new series. Despite this shift, the platform has implemented a global reduction in fees to stimulate subscription uptake. The success of this strategy remains to be seen, but past experiences with companies like Hulu suggest that it may drive subscription growth and mitigate piracy
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
42% female employees
9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Mar 2010
$0.8m
EARLY VC
Feb 2008
$4.1m
SERIES A
Total funding: $4.9m
Company benefits
- Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually
- Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self
- Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
- Health Saving Account HSA program
- Health care and dependent care FSA
- 401(k) plan, with employer match
- Employer paid commuter benefit
- Support program for new parents
- Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!
Company values
- Courage: When we overcome fear, we enable our best selves
- Curiosity: We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding
- Service: We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others
- Kaizen: We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress
Company HQ
Lucerne - Higuera, Culver City, CA
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Leadership
Kun Gao
(Co-Founder)Co-founded Crunchyroll in 2006 and served as CEO/General Manager/Board Member until 2018. Previously the founder and CTO of Frappr.com as well as a Product Engineer at HOT or NOT.
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