Product Manager

Position Title: Product Manager
Reporting to: Vice President, Product Management
Department: CBSTV-Digital Media Group

POSITION OBJECTIVE
CBS Television Stations Digital Media Group is looking for an experienced Product Manager to develop and implement the digital product vision for the owned and operated television stations. This role will work very closely with the business teams (sales, editorial and business development) and the development teams (design & UI, developers, testers, operations) and report to the Vice President, Product Management.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Analysis, Strategy and Execution
-Leverages deep media experience and online industry knowledge to bring new products to market
-Originates and develops new user experiences that help the business surpass revenue goals
-Identifies and interprets customer (users, advertisers, and partners) needs and translates user testing and customer feedback into feature/functionality requirements
-Authors and updates product requirement documents based on key stakeholder feedback
-Owns and drives the technology platform vision for individual content verticals
-Drives individual business product web release strategy
-Accountable for business case development as well as product specific budget formulation, compliance, and forecasting
-Develops strategies that respond to market trends, technology and member needs

Cross Functional Interface
-Works closely with: a) business owners to develop and interpret product strategies, b) creative teams to bridge design and engineering work effort, c) project managers and the development and testing teams to deliver products effectively and efficiently
-Serves as primary product interface into the technology organization
-Evaluates internal and third party solutions and platforms and recommends on ‘buy/license vs. build’ options
-Leads and coordinates interdepartmental activities and initiatives; communicates with senior management in other departments

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
-Advanced industry knowledge associated with an MBA or equivalent 3-5 years online media experience bringing new products to market
-Self-starter able to drive initiatives forward and work well under pressure
-Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
-Deep understanding of consumer facing online experiences
-Strong technical background
-Understanding of technical operation of publishing platforms
-Experience in digital media, e-services and internet development
-Excellent portfolio of work and evidence of depth of knowledge in interactive projects
-Preferred – Mobile experience; has in-depth knowledge of mobile applications, mobile web and mobile commerce industry.

EDUCATION
College Degree B.S./B.A. required. Post graduate degree preferred.

Please send resume with cover letter to DMG.RECRUITMENT@CBS.COM