Director – Npd / Npi

Job Description

Permanent/Fulltime & Onsite

2 Positions

Media - NY (Experience in Financial Market

Director of Product Development to join our client’s Marketing Team. This person will be responsible for simultaneously leading the development of new digital products as well as the improvement of existing subscription products and newsletters for the consumer market segment. Location – NYC. Perm position with annual salary & benefits

Responsibilities:

Spearhead the development of new products (both web- and email-based): 

• Prioritize and manage projects through the development cycle;
• Coordinate with various departments throughout the organization to move new product from conception to production;
• Champion new product opportunities in the consumer market segment;
• Collaborate with senior managers and perform market research to identify opportunities to develop new products to fill gaps in the current consumer product line;
• Create financial projections for the new product;
• Work with Editorial newsrooms to define specifications for new product;
• Manage the improvement of existing Web and email newsletter based products:
• Create detailed product specifications for use by Technology, Marketing, Editorial and other groups to implement product improvements, both large and small;
• Coordinate with both internal teams and external partners to implement improvements or roll out new products;
• Solicit feedback from existing customers via surveys and focus groups gauge customer satisfaction and how to improve our product offering.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate must understand agile development methodology and have proven results in developing and executing successful continuity products. 
• In addition, the candidate will have a Bachelors degree with at least 4-6 years’ experience in product management/development. 
• Have the ability to spot market opportunities. 
• Possess strong analytical skills, communication skills –both written and verbal— along with honed presentation skills. 
• Attention to detail and financial modeling experience are required. 
• Must be able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. 
• Strong leadership skills required. A degree in Marketing is preferred. 
• Understanding of investment, trading and personal finance concepts and market trends, a plus.
  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.