Web Product Lead
Location: ES, , Chamberi | Madrid
Company profile: Entertainment everywhere.  Operating under the StarzPlay brand, Playco Ltd., delivers a premium video-on-demand service.  We believe that the home entertainment experience should be available for everyone everywhere. We bridge our cutting-edge technology with in-demand TV series, top quality movies, and a large range of children's programming to reinvent, redefine & shape the viewing experience. Our site allows subscribing users to access premium entertainment content from across the globe. Gone are the days of waiting an entire season to watch your favorite series, as viewers will have access to in-demand, exclusive day-and-date premieres, along with a large selection of movies and box office releases.Playco is currently present in 2 continents with plans to become increasingly global. We encourage and support our employees who wish to relocate to other Playco offices, as we believe that international mobility strengthens and shapes the international culture of Playco.Learn more about us on LinkedIn Do you have what it takes to work with us?Self-startersCreative thinkersProblem-solvers (not problem-identifiers)Affinity for working in teams Sense of humor A MUST!A fine appreciation of TV and film (we might ask for a detailed list)
Description: We are building the next generation of video-on-demand (VoD) and are currently building an all-star team who will help turn our company into a leader in its field. Do you want to be at the crossroads of new technologies and media? Are you excited by the thought of your work being seen and touched by audiences worldwide? The RoleWe are seeking a “top-notch” Web Development Lead to join our Madrid office where your primary role will be to lead the customer-centric vision while providing leadership and strategic influence in the areas of visual design, UX best practices, content strategy, and desktop applications. If you're up to the challenge, this is what your first 30 days and beyond will look like.Define the feature set within the first 30 days;Interfacing with external development and design agencies to ensure timely and cost effective product delivery;Building and leading a high-performing team of iOS and Android engineers; Ensuring a seamless handover of the product;Continuing the natural evolution of the product while working closely and proactively with Product Marketing to define and ensure product features are aligned with market needs;
Requirements: You have 5+ years of progressive experience in a similar role where your positive leadership skills and style successfully impacted your product team.  In fact, you have a strong track record of managing high-performing product teams to prove it!  Naturally, you're an expert in LAMP, PHP, Cache, Javascript, and API, but it's your hunger for learning new technologies that really makes you a stand-out leader.BonusAppreciation of and interest in TV and filmIn-depth understanding of Arabic cultureActive on social mediaProfessional proficiency in Spanish.Understanding of Swedish, Swedish culture, and immense respect of Vikings (Your Swedish colleague will be really impressed)An advanced ability of dance would be extremely appreciatedWitty use of profanity, preferably in more than one language (Don't worry...we won't tell Mom)
Benefits: Why Join Us?Growing international team with colleagues from all around the world (Sweden, USA, Russia, Spain...to name a few).Open-space office structure. A shiny new Mac for every employee.Located in the heart of sunny Madrid.Compensation philosophy: We pay for what we get and we want the best!
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