Roku

Sr. Program Manager, Content Partnerships

Roku$164K — $219K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of technical program management experience in technology or media companies
  • 5+ years of partner relationship management experience with high-stakes projects
  • Proficiency in program management concepts and skills
  • Experience with GenAI tools for project management
  • Familiarity with streaming and entertainment technologies
  • Strong communication skills for cross-level interactions
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Drive content partner adoption of Roku's programs to on-time completion
  • Develop and execute go-to-market strategies with cross-functional coordination
  • Represent partner perspectives in internal product teams
  • Ensure necessary deliverables for partner engagement are met
  • Proactively communicate to maintain partner focus and engagement
  • Host regular status reviews and report on progress
  • Manage change, risk, and decision-making throughout project lifecycle

Benefits

  • Global access to mental health and financial wellness support
  • Healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Commuter and retirement options (401(k)/pension)
  • Encouragement for taking time off according to local policies
Full Job Description
About the team

Roku's continued success relies on investing in the success of our content partners and the platform we provide to them. The Partner Initiatives team is responsible for partner adoption and support of new Roku initiatives and features. We work with content partners and cross functionally with Roku's product and engineering teams to drive partner integration success and scalability for broad adoption.
About the role

As a Senior Program Manager, Content Partnerships, you will lead the successful participation of content providers in Roku's partner-facing engineering development programs, spanning new platform features and hardware product introductions. You will combine strong relationship management, technical understanding, and program management expertise to drive partner participation and program success from concept through delivery. This role requires the ability to build trust with external partners while collaborating cross-functionally with product and engineering teams to align priorities and achieve shared goals. You will develop go-to-market partner strategies, represent partner perspectives within internal program teams, and ensure that engagement deliverables support a positive partner experience throughout the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings a track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs in a technology or media environment and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the growth and scale of Roku's partner ecosystem.

For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $164,900 - $219,400 annually.

Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location.

This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

What you'll be doing
  • Drive content partner adoption of Roku's programs by managing all program, relationship, and operational aspects to on-time completion
  • Develop and execute go-to-market partner strategies and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver against those plans
  • Represent partner perspectives and needs within internal product program teams, maintaining current insight on partner status and related program details
  • Ensure essential partner engagement deliverables are in place to support program success and a positive partner experience throughout development
  • Maintain partner focus and engagement by proactively communicating new information and ensuring Roku's programs remain a priority for target partners
  • Host regular status reviews to track progress against plan and produce concise, timely status reports for all levels of the organization, escalating issues as needed
  • Manage change, risk, and critical decision-making throughout the project lifecycle by assessing impacts, providing options and recommended action plans, and driving issues to timely resolution
We're excited if you have
  • 7+ years of technical program management experience in a technology, engineering, or media company, with a proven track record of developing and executing technical project plans and motivating cross-functional teams to meet goals
  • 5+ years of partner relationship management experience, with demonstrated ability to lead high-stakes partner projects and build effective, collaborative relationships
  • Proficiency in program management concepts, methodologies, and processes, with strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
  • Hands-on experience applying GenAI tools and agentic AI systems to modernize and automate project management workflows, documentation, and data analysis
  • Familiarity with streaming and entertainment technologies, including content delivery platforms, video streaming, digital advertising technologies, consumer electronics products, and TV standards
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to lead productive discussions across varying levels of the organization and translate between high-level strategy and detailed technical topics
  • A detail-oriented and organized approach to program management, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • A collaborative and proactive working style, with a reputation for reliability, accountability, and sound decision-making
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
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Our Hybrid Work Approach

Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.

Benefits

Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.

Accommodations

Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to [redacted].

About Roku

Roku is an American consumer electronics company founded in 2002. The company is best known for its streaming devices that allow users to access internet-based video content on their televisions. Roku's devices are available in several models and are sold in the United States and other countries. The company also offers a streaming service called The Roku Channel that features a selection of movies and TV shows. Roku went public in 2017 and is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Roku
Size
3,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$17.5 million
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+47.3%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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