Head of Product Management

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About the Job:

Were seeking an accomplished product leader with deep digital media expertise to help drive innovation in a fastgrowing dynamic organization. As Head of Product Management you will own the vision strategy and execution of our digital products leading a highperforming product team at the center of our innovation engine. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer you will collaborate closely with engineering editorial data design marketing and sales teams to craft exceptional user experiences. Your leadership will be instrumental in scaling our platforms personalizing content and advancing the use of modern technology in both news delivery and newsroom workflows.

Were looking for a leader who can swiftly translate business priorities and audience needs into impactful product solutions. You will balance strategic thinking with operational excellence guiding multiple projects on tight timelines while mentoring and developing a team of product managers. The ideal candidate is an outstanding communicator able to clearly convey complex abstract ideas to technical teams creative partners and senior stakeholders alike.

Responsibilities:

• Build the product strategy and roadmap across all digital touchpoints (web app backend platforms editorial tools).
• Lead and grow a team of product managersfostering a product culture focused on user value rapid experimentation and measurable impact.
• Partner with Engineering Editorial Data and Design to deliver highquality innovative products on time and within scope.
• Embed modern product discovery practices including user research prototyping validation and A/B testing.
• Leverage AI and machine learning to enhance product features such as personalization content recommendations tagging and editorial tools.
• Define and monitor product KPIs to guide decisionmaking and ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Champion a customercentric and datainformed approach to product development.
• Transform business requirements and engagement needs into highfunctioning features and products.
• Lead multiple projects from conception to completion in accordance with deadlines.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Product Management Computer Science Business Administration Journalism Media Studies Design or a related field required. Masters degree (MBA or related discipline) is a plus but not required.
• 10 years of experience in product management digital media or a related field with a strong track record of building and scaling successful digital products. 5 years in a senior product leadership role managing product teams and driving crossfunctional initiatives.
• Proven experience in media publishing or content platforms is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies product management frameworks and DevOps environments.
• Experience working closely with engineering teams and technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to ship successful products balancing longterm vision with shortterm execution.
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in media or content technology is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Salary Range: $150000 $180000plus corporate bonus eligibility. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors including experience internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations. We constantly review all teammate pay to ensure a great compensation package that is fair and equitable across the board.

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The Venetoulis Institute embraces diversity and inclusion and we are wholeheartedly committed to being proactive in inspiring a culture of inclusion across our organization. We are dedicated to establishing an organization that reflects the fundamental respect for different ways of working and living and we assure every employee the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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