Live Technical Launch Manager

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages.
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
Entertainment · Streaming
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Description For Live Technical Launch Manager

Netflix is seeking an experienced Technical Launch Manager to drive the success of live shows as part of their expanded entertainment offering. The role involves cross-functional coordination of live shows, partnering with Engineering teams and stakeholders in Product, Production, and Marketing.

Responsibilities:

  • Before the event: Ensure alignment on team responsibilities and show-specific features, lead readiness reviews, assess and resolve risks, coordinate pre-event testing and validation, and plan for day-of-event launch.
  • During the event: Act as call leader, manage communication across teams, perform hands-on operational steps if needed, track issues, and coordinate escalations.
  • After the event: Compile operations summaries and coordinate retrospectives.

Requirements:

  • Experience in coordinating and operating live shows in the streaming domain
  • Experience working closely with engineers (as a project manager, technical program manager, or operations engineer)
  • Experience handling incidents in live streaming contexts
  • Knowledge of live streaming systems, broadcast technology, encoding, and media delivery
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with all stakeholders
  • Thrives in fast-paced environments and remains calm amid ambiguity
  • Ability to execute details while driving strategic direction

Netflix is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Last updated 5 months ago

Responsibilities For Live Technical Launch Manager

  • Cross-functional coordination of live shows
  • Ensure alignment on team responsibilities and show-specific features
  • Lead readiness reviews and assess risks
  • Schedule and coordinate pre-event testing and validation
  • Plan and coordinate day-of-event launch
  • Act as call leader during events
  • Manage communication across different teams
  • Track issues and coordinate escalations
  • Compile operations summaries
  • Coordinate retrospectives

Requirements For Live Technical Launch Manager

  • Experience in coordinating and operating live shows in streaming domain
  • Experience working closely with engineers
  • Experience handling incidents in live streaming contexts
  • Knowledge of live streaming systems
  • Understanding of broadcast technology, encoding, and media delivery
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders
  • Thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Remain calm and focused amid ambiguity
  • Execute details while driving strategic direction

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