Product Manager, Platform Infrastructure (Cloud)

TL;DR

Product Manager, Platform Infrastructure (Cloud): Owning and managing the product backlog for core platform engineering to scale and optimize infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency with an accent on cloud, networking, and infrastructure domains. Focus on translating strategic objectives into technical epics and features to ensure operational excellence at enterprise scale.

Location: New York, NY (Onsite)

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a leading media and entertainment business owning iconic brands such as CNBC, USA Network, and Fandango.

What you will do

• Own and manage the product backlog for Infrastructure and Platform teams, aligning it with strategic objectives.
• Translate strategic goals regarding performance, reliability, and cost optimization into actionable epics, features, and user stories.
• Collaborate with Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure, Networking, Security, and SRE teams to manage dependencies.
• Lead Agile delivery processes, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and prioritization.
• Define and track KPIs related to platform performance, reliability, and cloud financial optimization.
• Facilitate trade-off decisions between cost, performance, risk, and delivery timelines.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Technical Product Manager in platform, infrastructure, or cloud environments.
• Must be based in or able to attend in-person interviews in New York.
• Strong understanding of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience managing backlogs and Agile delivery using Jira or ServiceNow.
• Proven ability to translate strategic business objectives into prioritized technical work.

Nice to have

• Experience within a Platform Strategy, DevOps, or Cloud Operations organization.
• Familiarity with FinOps practices and cloud financial optimization tools.
• Experience supporting large-scale, highly available platforms in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices, change management, and release governance.
• SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) experience or POPM certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and competitive compensation packages.
• Opportunity to work within a high-profile media environment with globally recognized brands.
• Commitment to fair and equitable compensation and equal employment opportunities.