Product Manager, CNBC

CITY: Englewood Cliffs STATE: New JerseyCOUNTRY: USAEssential Functions (Responsibilities):The Product Manager, CNBC Digital, is charged to increase the profitability of existing products and develop new products for the company, specific to CNBC's digital applications (video, web, mobile etc.) They must possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality. They will work with their counterparts in Research, Editorial, Design & Development to define product release requirements and will work with Marketing to define the go-to-market strategy, helping set the product positioning, key benefits, and target customer. They will also serve as the internal and external evangelist for their product offering, working with the sales channel and key customers. Manages the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities. Specifies market requirements for current and future products by participating in market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers. Drives solution sets across development teams (primarily Project Management, Development, Editorial and Marketing) through market requirements and positioning. Working with Marketing, develops and implements product launch plans. Executes on partner relationships for the product.Proposes & executes on new release product plans, recommending key new features/fixes, and their priority.Working with Project Managers, directs functional specifications & change requests. Helps prioritize product bugs & issues for correction.Writes documentation & whitepapers for internal & external partners/customers related to productizing / integrating a given solution.Develops & executes on customer retention programs.Evaluates consumer pathways and recommend product improvements based on segment behavior & activity.Runs competitive analysis program for various digital products.Qualifications/Requirements:Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing or Computer Science Minimum 5 years of software marketing/product management experienceMinimum 3 years in a finance/investing industryMust have knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, ASP, ASPX, AJAX, Flash, and .NETEligibility Requirements:Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered (note job#: 815787 ). Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.Must be willing to work in 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.Desired:MBA a plus.Aggressive self-starterAbility to get along with others CreativitySelf-confidence Outgoing & personableGeneral:CNBC's Global Headquarters are located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. A free van service is available for employees commuting from New York City. We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. The United States has regulations that govern the hiring of current or former U.S. Government employees. If you currently work for (or have in the past) the U.S. Government (in any capacity), you may have certain responsibilities under these regulations and certain restrictions may apply to your potential employment with GE. Therefore, if you are contacted by GE regarding a position of employment, and you have worked for the U.S. Government at any time, please immediately inform the GE representative of this fact.