Senior Technical Product Manager/Director

Senior Technical Product Manager/Director Hybrid position in Austin, TX all candidates MUST be local to the Austin, TX metro area; out of area candidates will not be considered. Salary: $150,000-$200,000/year Position Overview: This is an opportunity to join a global provider of streaming solutions, catering to diverse markets across multiple regions. The organization is expanding its operations into new industries and is forming a dedicated product team to enhance SaaS development and support. With a strong foundation in an established and profitable global business, the goal is to create a next-generation SaaS platform for streaming solutions. This platform will empower clients to launch custom mobile, TV, and web applications for live and on-demand content, with the ambition of becoming the leading global streaming SaaS provider within three years. Key Responsibilities: Strategic: Participate in discussions to understand the product’s business model and the international market landscape. Identify customer pain points and define clear product requirements to address these needs. Stay updated on trends in global and local markets. Translate insights into product requirements tailored to clients across diverse regions. Platform Design & Development: Design the architecture, features, and scalability of the next-generation SaaS platform, ensuring modern, flexible, cloud-based infrastructure. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable products. Business Responsibilities: Develop effective business models, including operations management processes, business modeling, and product definitions, based on strategic business planning. Lifecycle Management: Oversee the full product lifecycle, from ideation through deployment, ensuring the platform achieves measurable business goals. Qualifications: Strong logical thinking and system abstraction abilities, combined with excellent communication and collaboration skills. Highly self-motivated, capable of leading teams to deliver outstanding results. Experience in cross-functional collaboration with engineering, marketing, sales, and customer success teams to ensure smooth product development and successful launches. Expertise in data-driven decision-making, leveraging analytics to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction. In-depth knowledge of industry trends and competitive dynamics in the OTT and SaaS sectors. Proven ability to spearhead product launches and operations while leveraging global resources and insights. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. At least 10 years of experience in enterprise software systems, particularly in cloud services for content management or large-scale platforms (B2B and B2C) with millions of users. Experience in designing open platforms is preferred. Background in SaaS development, particularly in agile environments, is highly desirable. Demonstrated success in startup environments, with experience in high-growth companies preferred. Technical expertise in large-scale software design methodologies (e.g., RUP, UML), cloud-based systems, and scalable architectures. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Self-driven and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, global environment. Strong cultural adaptability and a global mindset to address the needs of diverse markets. Preferred Skills: Experience in high-growth or startup environments. Expertise in cloud-based SaaS architectures and large-scale product design. Familiarity with OTT and video streaming technology (preferred but not mandatory). Knowledge of mobile/TV app ecosystems (e.g., iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV) and content delivery.