The Senior Director, Product will have the opportunity to shape the evolution of CNET and ZDNET.  You’ll be responsible for setting the product vision, driving strategy and managing the roadmap for the end consumer experience on CNET and ZDNET.  This individual will work closely with their team, the broader product organization, engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to set a product strategy and objectives that are aligned to revenue, audience, consumer LTV and engagement KPIs, balancing short and medium term goals.

We are looking for someone with experience in delivering in a fast paced environment.  You will be able to make solid decisions based on data and insights and execute rapidly to scale the company’s products for our customers and partners.

What You'll Do

• Work with stakeholders to develop a product vision, strategy and roadmap
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, engineering, data, and business stakeholders to gather input, and ensure alignment/awareness of goals
• Build a strong partnership with internal teams to gain a deep understanding of products, platforms and technology
• Be an organizational champion for embracing a customer focused mindset
• Perform competitive analysis and suggest areas of opportunity for continued differentiation to create competitive advantage
• Maintain keen awareness of industry landscape and take a leadership role in generating new, innovative ideas and staying abreast of market trends
• Make data driven decisions using existing analytics data, as well as defining new data points that will enable future enhancements
• Define and report regularly on key product metrics
• Foster a team culture of learning and experimentation and iteration
• Lead team of high-talent product managers and create career growth opportunities for existing team members
• Communicate clearly and directly with employees about performance expectations, productivity, and accountability
• Create alignment and transparency both within product development teams and with stakeholder teams through the organization
• Represent the company in a professional manner in client, strategic partnership, and contractual discussions

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable track record of delivering user and business value across consumer facing products. They will have experience in consumer products, e-commerce, digital marketing, or data products within an ecommerce or media company. They will have a customer focused mentality. They will be able to mentor, inspire their team and usher people through their career growth.

• Overall work experience of over 6+ years, including experience in e-commerce or digital media, preferably working on consumer-facing websites or services
• Experience with Agile product processes
• Experience driving user-focused products with millions of users preferred
• Knowledgeable about website development processes and capabilities, content management systems, and APIs
• Experience managing a team
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Ability to retain mental models of complex technical systems, and to explain those systems to non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with organic and paid search marketing tactics (SEO/SEM/PPC)
• Background with landing page best practices and a A/B testing methodologies
• Strong business acumen, and the ability to synthesize product insights from analytics and metrics
• Deep understanding of digital advertising ecosystem and/or commerce revenue models
• Entrepreneurial mindset and highly adaptable

Compensation

• USA Compensation Range:
  • New York City Compensation Range: $ $240,000.00 - $275,000.00 *Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience. 

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program

Who We Are

Founded in 2000, Red Ventures (RV) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships and proprietary technology – including Bankrate, Lonely Planet, CNET, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, RV helps millions of people worldwide make life’s most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Headquartered south of Charlotte, NC, Red Ventures employs thousands of people across the US and Puerto Rico, with international offices in the UK and Brazil. For more information, visit https://redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

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