The Product Manager develops plans and oversees implementation of new features and enhancements (large and small) to the About.com website. The selected candidate should be a positive and active leader, and effective in communicating across technical and non-technical departments. The qualified applicant will have the ability to plan and execute world-class products with strong analytical follow-up.
Representative Responsibilities Include:
— Maintain and enhance the value proposition to About.com website users in order to increase traffic, repeat visits, and profitability
— Manage existing products and develop new products for the company based on strategic priorities, industry experience, idea generation, company technological capability, staff resources, and site and marketplace research.
— Manage new product development from strategic planning to implementation and post-launch analysis by working with editorial, marketing, sales, technology and finance.
— Define and document functional requirements
— Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and with high quality results.
— Optimize and analyze product performance and respond quickly to diagnose and correct any problems
— Remain abreast of competitors and trends in website design and functionality, integrating new technologies into the About.com site as they emerge
Qualifications:
This position requires expertise in website management and business principles combined with an understanding of consumer needs and technology. Specific requirements include:
— Three (3) or more years of experience in Internet-related product management or website development
— Experience leading website development projects: defining and communicating specifications, managing resources, leading cross-functional teams and managing on-time implementation
— Superior ability to manage short- and long-term projects simultaneously, trading-off resources to achieve company objectives
— Knowledge of design principles and best practices in user experience design, website navigation, information architecture, and traffic retention.
— Experience in creating functional requirements and product specification documents
— Strong familiarity with Internet technology
— Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
— Excellent written and oral communication skills
— Bachelor’s degree
Contact: Please send resume and cover note to: jhanks@about.com
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