Assistant Lead, mewatch Product

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Mediacorp is Singapore's largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a forward-thinking Asst Lead of Product to lead the product direction for mewatch, Mediacorp's flagship OTT video streaming platform.

This role is ideal for a product leader who thrives at product development, user experience, and business impact. You will work closely with the team and define the product roadmap across mobile, web, and smart TV platforms, lead a cross-functional team, and partner closely with stakeholders across engineering, design, data, and business to shape the mewatch product

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & CHALLENGES

Strategic Road mapping & Product Execution

• Define and evolve the product roadmap to align with user needs, platform goals, and corporate priorities.
• Translate product vision into quarterly OKRs, MVP definitions, and sprint deliverables.
• Prioritize features and technical improvements using a balance of data insights, effort, feasibility, and customer impact.

Cross-Platform Feature Ownership

• Lead the ideation, scoping, and delivery of features across all major platforms: iOS, Android, Web, and Connected TVs (tvOS, WebOS, Tizen, Android TV).
• Ensure consistent and high-quality user experiences across devices.
• Product Leadership & oversee the delivery of features

Work with a high-performing team of product managers, designers, and analysts.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, QA, and data teams to ensure timely and high-quality feature rollouts.
• Implement structured problem-solving practices and agile delivery processes.

Executive Communication & Governance

• Present product updates, business cases, and roadmap plans to senior management and executive stakeholders.
• Effectively manage budgets for product development.
• Actively participate in governance forums to align product direction with digital strategy.

Data-Driven Product Thinking

• Leverage tools such as Mixpanel, Adobe Analytics, and GA4 to guide product decisions.
• Analyse engagement data, funnel drop-offs, and user friction points to refine features and optimise journeys.

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in media, technology, or entertainment industries, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role
• Masters / Computer Science / MBA
• Strong ability to develop and implement a roadmap for mewatch.
• Evaluating market trends, competition, and audience needs.
• Leading, mentoring, and coaching diverse teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of managing and iterating OTT products, focusing on UX/UI, functionality, and user journeys. Budgeting and financial planning.
• Understanding of the OTT ecosystem, including content distribution models (SVOD, AVOD, TVOD), emerging technologies, and audience trends. Strong analytical skills