Product Manager - Discovery & Search

Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG)

• $100K — $138K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS Degree in Business, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 2-5 years of experience in a Product Management role.
  • Strong execution skills managing agile sprint ceremonies and backlogs.
  • Skilled in Jira for backlog management and sprint execution.
  • Knowledge of Agile/SDLC methodologies; certifications a plus.
  • Technical knowledge of APIs and REST API services, with experience in B2C/B2B2C products.
  • Experience in complex global technology companies.

Responsibilities

  • Own daily execution and support for agile squads, leading sprint ceremonies.
  • Write and prioritize Jira tickets for backlog maintenance and delivery readiness.
  • Manage intake of questions and operational needs from cross-functional teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement by implementing systems, measuring objectives, and fostering team cohesion.
  • Build detailed functional specifications, process maps, and user stories for product development.
  • Gather and synthesize product requirements in alignment with product roadmaps for stakeholder review.
  • Track product KPIs to support performance reporting and recommend improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
  • Company-paid basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance options.
  • Parental leave and a 401k Plan with a 3% employer match.
  • Flexible spending and health savings account options.
  • Wellness offerings.
  • Training and education reimbursement opportunities.
Full Job Description
The Role

AXS is looking for a talented and motivated professional to join our Product Management team as a Product Manager for our Discovery & Search Fan Experience. In this role you will be responsible for managing the entire product life cycle from planning to execution in support of organizational strategy and objectives. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and successful delivery of high-quality products that meet business needs. You will play a critical role in supporting the execution of our fan experience product squads - helping lead sprint ceremonies, manage ticket writing and prioritization, and handle day-to-day team and stakeholder requests.

What You'll Do?
  • Own the day-to-day execution and delivery support for agile squads, including leading sprint ceremonies (standups, planning, grooming, reviews, retros).
  • Write and prioritize Jira tickets to maintain a healthy and well-organized backlog; ensure timely grooming and delivery readiness.
  • Manage intake of questions, blockers, and daily operational needs from Engineering, QA, and cross-functional partners to unblock progress.
  • Drive continuous improvement within the squads by designing and implementing systems & processes, measuring objectives, and driving team cohesion.
  • Build and maintain detailed functional specifications, process maps, and user stories to guide product development.
  • Gather and synthesize detailed product requirements, that align to product roadmaps, for review and approval from stakeholders.
  • Work closely with engineering, design, data analytics, and client success teams to deliver products that align with business goals.
  • Define and track product KPIs to support performance reporting, identify blockers, and recommend incremental improvements.
  • Implement a test-and-learn framework to iterate on product capabilities, from MVP to scalable solutions.
  • Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to evolve product offerings continually.


What Will You Bring?
  • BA/BS Degree (4-year) (Advanced Degree Preferred) bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; degree in Business, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or related field preferred.
  • 2-5 years' experience in a Product Management role.
  • Strong execution skills, with demonstrated experience managing sprint ceremonies, backlogs, and cross-functional coordination across engineering and QA.
  • Skilled in Jira and backlog management to ensure smooth sprint execution.
  • Knowledge of Agile/SDLC delivery methodologies. Agile certifications are a plus.
  • Technical knowledge of APIs and REST API based services
  • Experience with B2C/B2B2C products and emerging trends.
  • Experience working in a complex global technology company.
  • Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams, across geographies including executive management, product management, operations, legal, sales, and marketing.
  • Skilled in delivering products that scale and meet customer needs.
  • Strong organizational skills within a highly demanding environment.
  • Experience in live entertainment, ticketing, or adjacent industries (such as sports, venue management, or hospitality) is a plus.


Pay Scale: $100,375- $138,015

Bonus:This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

What's in it for You? • Extraordinary People - we're not kidding!
• Meaningful Mission - Helping revolutionize an industry and deliver better experiences for fans and clients around the world.
• Opportunities for learning and leveling up through training and education reimbursement.

Curious about the typical interview process for this position? Here's what to expect:
  • Stage 1: 20-30 min interview (Recruiter)
  • Stage 2: 45-min virtual interview (hiring manager)
  • Stage 3: two separate 30-min virtual peer interviews
  • Stage 4: 60-min Onsite Case Study Presentation/Discussion

*This schedule may be subject to change.

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