Senior Manager, Product Management
The Next Generation Storytelling team is seeking a strategic product leader with strong influencing and communication skills and deep expertise leading innovative and next generation consumer experience s . T his leader will oversee the development of a connected ecosystem, consumer-facing platform that drive s persistent connections with consumers while unlocking new canvases for storytelling . This leader will champion change by ensuring goals are met through a combination of strong product strategy, new innovations , data analysis, process improvements, passionate execution and accountability.
This role will work with a high performing, cross-functional teams to develop strategic product roadmaps and deliver business impact. This individual will have strong experience in team leadership, exceptional partner management skills, an d will bring a deep understanding of the interplay between product , engineering, design, and the business to evolve capabilities through partnerships and long - term product planning.
The ideal candidate will be an accomplished leader and a skilled cross-functional collaborator, with experience in emerging technology and consumer - oriented technology services. The role requires a solid foundation in product management, strategic leadership, team management, a nd the ability to rapidly synthesize complex information and drive strategic alignment across multiple stakeholder groups.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the product development of new consumer-facing platforms.
- Strategic and product oversight over the process and underlying platforms that enable this work, and manage a team of product management leaders and product managers to build and maintain the consumer experiences.
- Establish systematic processes to drive long term roadmaps, new initiatives, and ongoing development of priority features and capabilities for each product
- Manage partnerships and collaborate with key stakeholders and cross-division partners to develop, champion, and launch new initiatives
- Identify and lead comprehensive cross-product strategies and product improvements
- Lead complex strategic and operational projects with cross-functional partners; drive to implementation and delivery of results
- Drive overall product vision and go-to market strategy ; bring clarity of thought to effectively structure, communicate, and ensure alignment on strategies and plans
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/BA in Computer Science, Marketing, Entertainment, Business, Media or related field
- 10 + years' experience in the media industry, preferably with experience in digital products and emerging technology.
- 8+ years of product management experience, of which 3 or more years of management experience. 3 years of in depth domain specific knowledge. Bachelor's degree required, MBA or technical degree preferred.
- Experience driving product development , including experience navigating day-to-day decisions and trade-offs
- Strong relationship-building skills and experience working closely with senior executives and cross-functional partners
- Creative and strategic thinker with proven ability to create and deliver strategic product plans
- Entrepreneurial mindset, proactive thinker with the ability to thrive in an often ambiguous, fast paced environment while navigating a complex organizational structure.
- Ability to think strategically and effectively communicate and execute
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, team management, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong team player who is also an independent thinker; effective at building relationships, collaborating, and influencing others; experience working with senior executives across various geographies and functions
PREFERRED
- Experience in technology, digital, media, and/or advertising business
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