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Teamwork makes the stream work.
Roku is changing how the world watches TV
Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.
From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.
What does the team work on?
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.
What is 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.
How will I use AI at Roku?
At Roku, we don't just use AI, we work with it. AI agents and smart tools help power drafts, analysis, and repetitive workflows, while our people bring direction, judgment, and accountability.
We value curious, adaptable builders, who can show how they've used AI, agents, or automation to move faster, improve quality, and scale their impact. Strong candidates know how to frame problems, guide AI-assisted work, check the output, and learn quickly. Above all, they bring curiosity, adaptability, and sound judgment.
What are the responsibilities of the role?
- 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
What experience would help someone be successful in this role at Roku?
- 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 AI 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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What's Roku's approach to hybrid working?
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams generally work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are generally flexible for remote work, except for employees whose specific roles or assigned office location require five days' a week attendance.
What are some of the 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 [email protected].
What should I know about Roku's culture?
Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV.
We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.
To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.
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