Director of Product Management - Humor and Entertainment
Whalerock Industries
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 4/14/2015 5:46:00 PM PST
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Whalerock Industries is currently looking for a Director of Product Management. The Director of Product Management is responsible for driving the product vision, product strategy, and product build to create a new celebrity based digital portfolio (Website, App, e-commerce etc.). This passionate, hands-on individual will lead a large interactive project that lives in the intersection between media and technology.
Will…
• Own the build plan, product requirement definition, feature identification and performance of new properties
• Work closely with engineering, design, and UX teams in collaborative, real time environment using prototypes to test and optimize product assumptions
• Lead discovery process on new engagements through market and competitive analysis, scoping tasks and duration, and defining requirements and success metrics
• Serve as the main product representative in client interface on projects, clarify strategic requirements, explain complex ideas clearly, and manage expectations on scope
• Communicate vision for the project and involve people at the optimal levels for project success
• Lead meetings with senior clients and stakeholders
• Ensure all deliverables are of the highest quality
• Work in an independent fashion, solve problems, make decisions, and communicate effectively in difficult situations
• Find ways of producing it that does not jeopardize schedule and budget
• Play a dual role of client advocate and Whalerock team advocate
• Participate in the development of new business when needed
• Create new ideas for products, content, games and advertising solutions.
Is…
• Passionate about delivering the best creative
• Effective with presentation and communication skills as evidenced by ability to develop presentations and speak to large audiences including senior level clients
• Familiar with digital project types: websites, mobile applications, iPad tablet implementations, and IAB advertising implementations
• Creative and has a keen interest in new or digital media
Has…
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
• Prior experience (5-8 years) as a senior product lead, senior interactive producer, or directly related experience
• Strong knowledge of web development technologies and quality assurance processes
• Demonstrated experience running large digital properties or large engagements with Fortune 500 clients or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of best practices in e-commerce and transactional digital experiences
Bonus points
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills, contribute innovative solutions and recommend process improvements.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• You like getting your hands dirty, solving problems, and naturally go the extra mile
• You’re a good, smart person who likes to do the right thing, who wants to work with good, smart people trying to do the right thing.
Success at Whalerock Industries requires that…
• You have a sense of humor.
• You love to win.
• You like getting your hands dirty.
• You solve problems.
• You are entrepreneurial, smart, and passionate.
• You know the acronyms but speak in plain English.
• If you don't know something, you say so. Then go figure it out quickly.
• You naturally go the extra mile.
• You thrive in a fast-paced work environment, readily adapting to continually changing priorities and aggressive project timeframes.
• You give credit to others where credit is due and take responsibility for misses when they rest with you.
• Did we mention you love to win?
Whalerock Industries is a Santa Monica based company with interests across the media and technology landscape. Whalerock’s digital brands include Wonderwall, Moviefone, Mandatory, Mom.me, Tested, PawNation, Purple Clover, and Cinefix, among others. Whalerock Industries has strategic alliances with MGM, Starcom MediaVest, P&G, Aol, AARP, Microsoft, YouTube and other major global institutions to bring world-class premium content and experiences to tens of millions of people every month across all devices and screens.