MTV Networks: Product Development Manager, Wireless

The product development manager will be responsible for the creation, development, and management of MTVN mobile products from idea stage through launch. The primary responsibility of this position involves working with internal resources and the external vendors to develop and produce high quality wireless games, ringtones, applications and video content.

The candidate will be assigned responsibility for specific product areas. Within those product areas, candidate will be directly accountable for production management, product planning and overall delivery of the primary revenue generating products of the division.

Responsibilities:

- Develop original concepts for mobile products based on programming from MTV, VH1, CMT, Comedy Central and LOGO.

- Create product specifications that define the scope of product, requirements of prototype, and deliverables/milestones. Coordinate input from carriers, MTVN brands and platform providers.

- Perform technical and platform due-diligence to identify vendors and technology solutions for all products.

- Identify, create, develop, direct, budget, schedule and manage entire development process. Ensure that the goals of the project-quality, timelines, and budget are met.

- Manage production staff and/or outside vendors to enable the timely and cost effective production of product deliverables; oversee bug reporting with operations, developers, content owners, QA vendors, and carriers.

- Direct approval and delivery of the product to carrier customers.

- Create presentation materials to communicate products to both internal audiences and external customers.

Required Qualification/Skills:

Requirements:

- Consumer focused mobile product development experience, including multimedia (audio/video/image) production management.

- Strong technical, creative and business acumen results and execution oriented, as well as creative thinker with the ability to quickly come up with concepts for new mobile applications and asses feasibility.

- Experience with client (BREW/J2ME/XHTML) and server application development as well as enabling mobile messaging & discovery technologies (SMS, WAP, etc.) required.

- Proven ability to deliver results in production oriented environments – not afraid to “get your hands dirty” and do whatever is necessary to get the job done.

- Excellent communication and relationship skills with all levels of executives, management, administrative staff; outstanding presentation & speaking skills using various media including presentation software.

- Outstanding attention to detail and organizational abilities, ability to troubleshoot and provide feedback, guidance and solutions for product development plans a must.

- Strong interest and knowledge of the wireless industry and/or entertainment industry (games, music, new media) required.

- Strong hands on computer skills – proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, Photoshop, PowerPoint, video and audio editing software

- Bachelor degree.

MTV Networks is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/AAP Qualified Applicants apply directly at: www.mtvncareers.com

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