Manager, Product Design

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While audiences binge award-winning content, breaking news, and sports around the clock, our teams stay busy at work creating what’s next in streaming. From Succession, Euphoria, and The Sopranos to global franchises like Game of Thrones and Harry Potter, our content sparks conversation and shapes culture. HBO Max delivers boundary-pushing stories across genres and platforms, connecting millions of viewers across 90 countries globally— and we’re just getting started. We're home to the most talked about shows and movies, granting audiences access to the worlds of HBO, Harry Potter, DC, Warner Bros., ID, Adult Swim, A24, and more. Turn your streaming obsession into a career— we’re hiring! Your New Role...   Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a   Manager, Product Design   for   NCAA / March Madness Live (MML)   within the   Sports and Entertainment   organization. NCAA Digital serves passionate college sports fans through cross-platform experiences spanning the broader NCAA ecosystem, including NCAA.com, the NCAA app, and March Madness Live. These products support fans across a wide range of collegiate sports, while also playing a critical role in one of the most iconic and high-intensity moments in sports: the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments.   Reporting to the VP of Product Design, this role will manage and mentor a team of Product Designers while helping shape cohesive, fan-centered experiences across the NCAA / March Madness Live ecosystem. This role requires deep knowledge of sports, strong familiarity with digital sports products, and a clear understanding of sports audience behaviors, fandom, and live-event consumption patterns. The ideal candidate also brings familiarity with the NCAA landscape   -   including college sports fandom, school and conference loyalty, tournament behaviors, bracket culture, and the urgency and emotion that define March Madness   -   and can translate that understanding into product experiences that resonate with fans.   The Work...   Product Design Leadership & Vision   Help shape the design vision and strategy for NCAA / March Madness Live while driving execution of new and existing digital products and features   Foster a high-performance team culture grounded in creativity, accountability, collaboration, and excellence in craft   Lead with a deep understanding of sports fans   -   particularly college sports fans ,   including their behaviors, emotional drivers, loyalty patterns, and expectations across live, social, and on-demand experiences   Bring a strong understanding of the NCAA audience and March Madness fan journey, and advocate for fan-centered product decisions that serve the speed, emotion, and intensity of the tournament experience   Present and advocate for product design ideas and solutions to senior leadership with clarity, confidence, and strong rationale   Use customer insights, analytics, experimentation, and competitive understanding to inform product direction and design decisions   Drive high-quality product design work across the full lifecycle, from concept through launch and iteration   Help ensure the team consistently delivers differentiated, fan-first experiences that reflect the urgency, excitement, and cultural relevance of live college sports   Cross-Functional Partnership   Build strong partnerships and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Research, Editorial, Content, Marketing, Brand, and key business stakeholders   Partner cross-functionally to align design priorities, solve complex product challenges, and deliver impactful fan experiences   Work closely with business stakeholders to understand goals, priorities, constraints, and success metrics, and translate that understanding into clear, effective product design decisions   Navigate cross-functional and business dynamics thoughtfully to build alignment,   establish   trust, and move work forward effectively   Balance user needs, technical feasibility, brand expression, and business priorities to deliver cohesive, high-impact experiences   Build shared understanding across teams by communicating clearly, incorporating diverse perspectives, and aligning stakeholders around product direction and design rationale   Qualifications & Experience...   7+ years of experience in product design, UX, or digital design, including experience in team leadership or people management   Experience managing and developing designers   Strong experience designing consumer-facing digital products, ideally in sports, media, streaming, or other real-time content environments   Deep knowledge of sports audiences, including fan behavior, content consumption habits, live-event engagement, and platform expectations   Strong familiarity with the NCAA landscape, including college athletics, school and conference loyalty, seasonal rhythms, tournament structures, and the distinct behaviors of college sports fans   Familiarity with the March Madness Tournament experience, including bracket culture, live