CafeMom.com/New York, NY
Associate Product Manager
CafeMom.com is looking for a Product Manager who will be responsible for taking our site features and functionality to the next level. We're looking for someone who not only understand moms' needs and can visualize products that help meet those needs, but who can also dig in, help work on coding pages, create designs or contribute in any number of ways. Ideal product management candidates will be happy to get their hands dirty and work on every phase on product development. You should feel as comfortable in code or Photoshop as you do in Word or Visio. Candidates must have experience working on consumer-facing websites.
Responsibilities:
â?¢ Lead the development of new features, including defining the concept, creating specifications, defining user experience, managing design and development, and post-launch maintenance
â?¢ Manage efforts to make enhancements to existing site features
â?¢ Integrate usability studies, member research and market analysis into product requirements to ensure that products satisfy member needs
â?¢ Produce detailed product requirements for design and development teammates
â?¢ Move projects swiftly and efficiently through the entire project lifecycle by interfacing directly with design, development and marketing teammates
â?¢ Implement A/B or multivariate testing, as appropriate, for optimization of core site features
â?¢ Analyze product performance and user engagement â?? pre/post development
Experience:
â?¢ 2 - 4 years in web product management â?? community, online forums or social media a major plus
â?¢ Deep understanding of the web and usability best practices
â?¢ Strong quantitative and analytical skills including fluency in A/B and multivariate testing
â?¢ Demonstrated ability to build great products on time
â?¢ Strong written and verbal communication skills (including copy writing)
â?¢ Highly organized and a self-starter â?? ability to set priorities and work independently in a fast paced, lightly-structured environment
Compensation:
A competitive base salary will be offered. In addition we offer health/dental/vision benefits, 401k, stock option plan, life insurance, paid vacation/ sick/ personal time, and many perks.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to hr@cafemom.com. The subject line of your email should read "Jr. Product Manager".
We regret that we are unable to respond to each resume. Only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. CafeMom is an equal opportunity employer.
About CafeMom:
With more than 6.5MM monthly unique visitors to cafemom.com and more than 17MM monthly visitors to the CafeMom Network of sites (comscore), CafeMom is the #1 site and media destination on the web for moms. Our goal is to connect millions of moms â?? for Conversation, Advice, Friendship, and Entertainment. Each mom comes for a different reason â?? and it is our job to help her find the groups, new friends, information, and fun that she is looking for.
CafeMom is also the leader in developing custom programs for leading brands that want to understand and connect with moms online. Programs include word of mouth influencer programs, brand champion initiatives, custom video development, private insight communities, and sponsored games â?? all designed to move the needle on key metrics and to drive incremental sales for our partners. CafeMom is increasingly becoming an in-house marketing partner, working with leading brands to activate moms as co-creators across their companies.
CafeMom strategic partners and advertisers include General Mills, Target, P&G, Nestle, Kohl's, J&J, Kmart, Unilever, JCPenney, and dozens of others.
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Associate Product Manager
CafeMom.com is looking for a Product Manager who will be responsible for taking our site features and functionality to the next level. We're looking for someone who not only understand moms' needs and can visualize products that help meet those needs, but who can also dig in, help work on coding pages, create designs or contribute in any number of ways. Ideal product management candidates will be happy to get their hands dirty and work on every phase on product development. You should feel as comfortable in code or Photoshop as you do in Word or Visio. Candidates must have experience working on consumer-facing websites.
Responsibilities:
â?¢ Lead the development of new features, including defining the concept, creating specifications, defining user experience, managing design and development, and post-launch maintenance
â?¢ Manage efforts to make enhancements to existing site features
â?¢ Integrate usability studies, member research and market analysis into product requirements to ensure that products satisfy member needs
â?¢ Produce detailed product requirements for design and development teammates
â?¢ Move projects swiftly and efficiently through the entire project lifecycle by interfacing directly with design, development and marketing teammates
â?¢ Implement A/B or multivariate testing, as appropriate, for optimization of core site features
â?¢ Analyze product performance and user engagement â?? pre/post development
Experience:
â?¢ 2 - 4 years in web product management â?? community, online forums or social media a major plus
â?¢ Deep understanding of the web and usability best practices
â?¢ Strong quantitative and analytical skills including fluency in A/B and multivariate testing
â?¢ Demonstrated ability to build great products on time
â?¢ Strong written and verbal communication skills (including copy writing)
â?¢ Highly organized and a self-starter â?? ability to set priorities and work independently in a fast paced, lightly-structured environment
Compensation:
A competitive base salary will be offered. In addition we offer health/dental/vision benefits, 401k, stock option plan, life insurance, paid vacation/ sick/ personal time, and many perks.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to hr@cafemom.com. The subject line of your email should read "Jr. Product Manager".
We regret that we are unable to respond to each resume. Only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. CafeMom is an equal opportunity employer.
About CafeMom:
With more than 6.5MM monthly unique visitors to cafemom.com and more than 17MM monthly visitors to the CafeMom Network of sites (comscore), CafeMom is the #1 site and media destination on the web for moms. Our goal is to connect millions of moms â?? for Conversation, Advice, Friendship, and Entertainment. Each mom comes for a different reason â?? and it is our job to help her find the groups, new friends, information, and fun that she is looking for.
CafeMom is also the leader in developing custom programs for leading brands that want to understand and connect with moms online. Programs include word of mouth influencer programs, brand champion initiatives, custom video development, private insight communities, and sponsored games â?? all designed to move the needle on key metrics and to drive incremental sales for our partners. CafeMom is increasingly becoming an in-house marketing partner, working with leading brands to activate moms as co-creators across their companies.
CafeMom strategic partners and advertisers include General Mills, Target, P&G, Nestle, Kohl's, J&J, Kmart, Unilever, JCPenney, and dozens of others.
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Source: Venture Beat