Data Products & Solutions Manager

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Company Description VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most. As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service. VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world. Job Description Versant Media’s Data Platforms team is the central hub for metadata and core data services across O&T. We unify disparate systems into a secure, well-governed, real-time data environment that powers downstream products, analytics, and content delivery experiences. We are seeking a Manager, Data Products & Solutions to lead the development and delivery of internal and consumer-facing data solutions built on top of our platform. This role is responsible for translating platform capabilities into usable, trusted data products while managing a small team of engineers. This is a hands-on manager role focused on execution, stakeholder alignment, and enabling scalable, self-service access to governed data. The role will partner closely with Platform Development and Data Governance & Observability to ensure solutions are consistent, reliable, and aligned with platform standards. Responsibilities Lead development of data products, datasets, and foundational dashboards that support internal teams and downstream consumers Partner with Platform Development and Data Governance to ensure: Data contracts are correctly implemented and consumed Data is reliable, well-modeled, and observable Own intake and prioritization for data solutions and partner requests, balancing immediate needs with long-term scalability Build and maintain base reporting layers and dashboards that can be extended by business teams Enable self-service analytics by establishing reusable datasets, models, and access patterns Manage and mentor a small team of engineers (data engineers, analytics engineers, or similar roles) Ensure solutions align with platform standards for: Governance and data contracts Observability and reliability Performance and scalability Collaborate with stakeholders across product, analytics, and business teams to translate requirements into scalable data solutions Qualifications 5+ Experience building data products, datasets, or analytics solutions in an enterprise environment Strong proficiency in SQL and experience using Python for data transformation, modeling, or analysis Familiarity with modern data and platform tooling, including Node.js/TypeScript-based services and platforms such as Databricks Strong understanding of: Data modeling and transformation patterns BI and dashboarding tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar) Experience managing or mentoring engineers Ability to balance custom solutions vs reusable platform capabilities Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-moving environment with a high degree of ownership Nice to Have Experience enabling self-service analytics at scale Familiarity with data contracts, governance, and lineage concepts Experience working in media, streaming, or large-scale enterprise environments Exposure to modern data architectures (lakehouse, ELT pipelines, etc.) Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com . VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc. VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.