Director, Wireless Product Development

CITY: Englewood Cliffs STATE: CaliforniaCOUNTRY: USAEssential Functions (Responsibilities):The Wireless Business/Product Development Director will own wireless across multipleoperating divisions within NBC Universal, key platforms (eg. mobile video, web, interactivity,gaming, etc.) and key distribution channels. He/She will be accountable for directing NBCU's product development and initiatives to grow the reach and usage of each division's mobile audience. Theproduct leads will work closely with Editorial/Operating Divisions, Programming, Marketing, Ad Sales,Technology and Research to identify and specify new product opportunities.Own wireless product and business efforts across Op Units, ensuring best possible content and experience that meet end user, distribution and advertiser requirementsDevelop product and business plans to grow platforms and audience across mobile video, web, gaming, messaging, etc and execute on agreed upon plan to meet product and launch timelines/requirementsManage distribution channels (eg Verizon, Yahoo, MSN, AT&Tetc) and work withMarketing to drive revenues and audience generationNegotiate and manage internal and external partner and technology relationships to launch/expand NBCU's mobile product lineManage performance across multiple wireless categories, including WAP, SMS, MMS,WAP, Gaming, iTV and Video. Use performance metrics as guide to optimize existingproduct lines, and to expand into new product categories.Work with the NBCU technology teams and external vendors to ensure that allrequirements can be fulfilled within allotted timetables and budgets.Qualifications/Requirements:Basic Qualifications:Minimum of 5 years of wireless experienceBachelor's DegreeEligibility Requirements:Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job#: 815082). Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.Must be willing to work at the station in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation.Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.Must be 18 years or older.Desired:Have a "bottoms-up" understanding of how to develop new creatively driven products and services.Have the ability to simplify complextechnology into an easy to understand strategic and financial frameworks that can be presented to business or brand leaders.Have strong diplomatic and persuasion skills, forecasting and budgeting skills, with the ability to advocate for and execute on a productagenda.MBA preferred.Managed interactive digital products and/or business development previouslyA sense of best practices for product development and marketingPassion for creativity and innovationAbility to work in fast paced environment, with strict deadlinesExcellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate and translateacross marketing, product, technology and salesGeneral:NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We develop, produce and market entertainment, news and information to a global market. NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.