Director of Product Management

The Director of Product will be a key contributor to the overall success of Cross Country's Automotive Marketing channel.  The ideal candidate will direct the strategic analysis and subsequent implementation efforts across the business unit for both revenue-generating products and internal cost savings initiatives.  Leads the identification of market opportunities, development of competitive analyses and business and marketing plans, writing of selection and product requirements documents, and delivers all products and initiatives on time, within budget, and that meet defined goals for the product.  Accountable for year-to-year profitability, updates, and overall success of products and initiatives.  Evangelizes product management and marketing efforts both internally as well as externally to prospects, clients, and the media.  Measurable contribution to the growth strategy of the business unit is imperative. 

 

Skills/Experience

* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.  Master’s degree preferred

* Product Marketing and Management experience, 7-10 years; high-tech, service oriented or advanced CRM preferred

* Three or more years experience building and managing teams

* Significant experience and track record in working within product management disciplines

* Ability to manage all aspects of ongoing product management, including product design and pricing, competitive positioning, performance, and cost effectiveness

* Demonstrated experience and success in defining, building and launching profitable service product initiatives and hiring, retaining and mentoring high quality people

* Self-directed, requiring minimal supervision on work projects

* Strong project management and analytical skills and excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills

* Position will require a good grasp of technical issues

* Travel up to 25% of total time