Senior Product Manager

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Company Description

VERSANT, Comcast Corporation’s (NASDAQ: CMCSA) planned spin-off, will be a leading independent publicly traded media company comprised of most of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

BUSINESS OVERVIEW:

At VERSANT Media’s Sports & Entertainment Digital Products division, we’re driven by a shared mission: to innovate, create unforgettable experiences, and connect with fans through the power of technology. Our diverse portfolio brings together industry-leading platforms that serve millions of users across the sports and entertainment landscape.

In sports, we empower over 30 million players, coaches, administrators, and fans in 40 countries through more than 25 digital products. These include SportsEngine, the largest youth sports club, league, and team management platform; SportsEngine Play, the first-ever streaming service dedicated to youth and amateur sports; GolfNow, the top online tee time marketplace and golf course operations technology provider; and GolfPass, the ultimate golf membership that delivers exclusive content, tee time benefits, expert instruction, and more.

In entertainment, we reach over 50 million movie and TV fans through our trusted digital brands. Our platforms support every stage of the fan journey – from discovering content to enjoying it on the big screen or at home. Our portfolio includes Fandango, the nation’s leading online movie ticketing service, partnering with more than 31,000 U.S. movie screens; Rotten Tomatoes, the iconic destination for movie and TV reviews; and Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), our on-demand streaming service offering more than 250,000 titles, including new releases, next-day TV, and the largest selection of 4K UHD content in the industry.

Together, we’re shaping the future of how people experience the sports they play and the stories they love.

This opportunity is within our Fandango group – a collection of trusted entertainment brands that guide over 50 million movie and TV fans throughout their viewing journey. Whether it’s purchasing tickets to their favorite blockbusters through Fandango, reading trusted reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, or streaming the latest releases at home via Fandango at Home, our platforms help audiences find, watch, and enjoy content with ease. Our team thrives on shaping how people discover and experience entertainment, one screen at a time

Job Description

About the Role

Fandango is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Product Manager to lead the development of products that power and scale our partnerships with third-party companies. As part of the Fandango Ticketing team, you’ll shape the systems and services that fuel our partner ecosystem—delivering seamless integrations, co-branded experiences, and new revenue opportunities.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with engineering, design, business development, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to define product requirements and deliver best-in-class experiences for both our users and partners. You’ll report to the Senior Director of Product Management within the Ticketing Discovery team, driving strategy and execution of scalable solutions that extend Fandango’s reach through third-party platforms.

If you thrive on solving complex problems, building products that scale, and making a tangible impact—and you’re passionate about entertainment and digital innovation—this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do

As a Sr. Product Manager on our team, you will:

• Define and Deliver: Craft clear, comprehensive product requirements for a suite of features, prioritizing the backlog in alignment with the product strategy and business objectives.
• Enable Partnerships: Collaborate closely with Business Development and Partnerships teams to understand partner needs and translate them into scalable, impactful product solutions.
• Align Stakeholders: Drive alignment across technical and non-technical teams, peers, and leadership around product vision, guiding principles, and priorities.
• Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with BD, Marketing, Engineering, Decision Sciences, Finance, Exhibitor Relations, Customer Service, and other Product leads to identify opportunities, solve problems, and prioritize initiatives.
• Discover & Innovate: Identify partner needs emerging tech trends, and market opportunities to deliver actionable, forward-thinking solutions.
• Measure Success: Define key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze both quantitative and qualitative data, and use insights to inform product decisions and optimize outcomes.
• Own the Lifecycle: Guide products from concept through launch and iteration, ensuring continuous improvement and measurable value delivery.
• Experiment & Learn: Form hypotheses and lead experimentation to validate ideas, improve KPIs, and evolve the product.
• Drive the Roadmap: Shape and execute roadmap initiatives that deliver tangible user and business impact.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of product management experience, with a strong track record of delivering impactful digital products.
• Experience in media, entertainment, e-commerce, or technology industries is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in launching products that support external partners or clients, with a focus on scalability and user experience.
• Strong technical acumen, including hands-on experience with APIs, SDKs, and platform architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; a background in Computer Science or Engineering is a plus.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, manage, and optimize products throughout their lifecycle.
• Skilled in communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong relationships across departments and maintain a positive, professional tone.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to evolving product strategy.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality.
• Self-starter mentality with a willingness to take ownership and drive initiatives to completion.
• Familiarity with test-driven and behavior-driven development, as well as agile methodologies like SCRUM; experience with JIRA preferred.
• A genuine passion for entertainment and a desire to create engaging experiences for fans and partners.

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to be performed from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

Additional Information

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Although you’ll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you’ll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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