Sr. Program Manager, Content Partnerships

About Roku

Roku is a leading TV streaming platform with a mission to connect the TV ecosystem, helping viewers access the content they enjoy while enabling content publishers and advertisers to reach and monetize audiences at scale. The company is growing quickly, values direct impact, and offers the chance to contribute to products used by millions of streamers worldwide.

About the team

The Partner Initiatives team supports Roku’s content partners by driving adoption of new platform initiatives and features. The group works closely with external partners as well as internal product and engineering teams to improve integration success and make partner programs easier to scale.

Role overview

As Senior Program Manager, Content Partnerships, you will oversee the success of content providers participating in partner-facing engineering programs tied to platform features and hardware launches. The role combines partner relationship management, technical fluency, and program execution to move initiatives from planning through delivery. You will help shape partner go-to-market strategies, bring partner needs into internal discussions, and keep engagement on track so partners have a strong experience throughout the development cycle.

Key responsibilities

• Lead adoption of Roku’s content partner programs by managing program execution, partner coordination, and operational work through to on-time delivery.
• Plan and run partner go-to-market strategies while aligning cross-functional contributors around shared milestones.
• Act as the voice of partners inside internal product program teams and keep track of partner status, dependencies, and updates.
• Make sure the right partner-facing materials and deliverables are available to support successful program participation and a positive partner journey.
• Keep partners engaged by sharing timely updates and making sure the programs remain top of mind for target partners.
• Run recurring status meetings, produce clear progress reports for different levels of leadership, and escalate blockers when needed.
• Handle change, risk, and key decisions across the lifecycle by assessing impacts, recommending actions, and driving issues to resolution.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of technical program management experience in a technology, engineering, or media company, including building and executing technical project plans and leading cross-functional teams.
• At least 5 years of partner relationship management experience, with a strong record of handling high-stakes partner engagements and building productive working relationships.
• Strong grasp of program management methods, tools, and processes, along with excellent planning, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Practical experience using GenAI tools and agentic AI systems to improve program workflows, documentation, and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of streaming and entertainment technologies, such as content delivery platforms, video streaming, digital advertising technology, consumer electronics, and TV standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to lead discussions and translate between strategy and technical detail.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing multiple projects at once in a fast-moving environment.
• Collaborative, proactive, reliable, accountable, and able to make sound decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Compensation and benefits

For California, the estimated annual base salary for this position is between $164,900 and $219,400. Final compensation depends on factors such as skills, certifications, and location.

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

Work arrangement

Roku follows a hybrid model. Teams are generally in the office Monday through Thursday, while Fridays are flexible for remote work, except for roles or offices that require five in-office days.

Benefits overview

Roku offers a broad benefits package that may include healthcare, mental health and financial wellness support, commuter benefits, retirement options such as 401(k) or pension, and leave support in line with local policy. Availability varies by location and role.

Accommodations

Roku provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments during the hiring process in line with applicable law. Applicants who need support during recruitment can contact [email protected].

Culture

Roku describes its culture as fast-moving, collaborative, and focused on solving real problems and delivering results. The company values independent thinking, accountability, humility, humor, and strong teamwork.

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