Assistant Product Manager, Fun Web Products

Our Fun Web Products group builds and maintains a suite of fun, interactive toolbar products that facilitate expression and communication on the Internet. Our highly popular products - enjoyed by users around the world - include SmileyCentral.com, Zwinky.com, Webfetti.com, PopularScreensavers.com, MyFunCards.com and CursorMania.com.

Summary Description:

The Assistant Product Manager is responsible for supporting the development of our suite of toolbar products, product marketing plans and assisting in research and strategy for both our new and existing products. This includes identifying user and market trends, helping to define the product vision and strategy, creating preliminary design concepts and the implementation and testing of the overall product.

 Responsibilities:

• Participate with and assist a Product Manager in defining the product vision and strategy of new and existing products
• Develop and apply project strategy in the creation and maintenance of new products, as well as implementing new features to existing products
• Manage day-to-day product metrics to better understand product's usage patterns and user base
• Keep up-to-date on the competitive landscape and recent developments in the marketplace
• Functional testing of new product launches

Requirements:

• Strategic planning and project management experience in a web-based environment.
• A creative/technical background that will allow you to develop and evaluate product issues effectively
• Demonstrated experience in gathering design requirements into a product vision.

Professional Skill Level:

• The ability to lead and direct the work of others
• The ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Attitudes & Behaviors:

• Passion all things Web 2.0 and the Social Networking space
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Commitment to Team
• Attention to Detail

Required Experience:

• 1-2 years prior Product Management experience
• BA/BS

To apply online, please use the following link:

http://www.askcareers.com/iacsam/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=2168