Organization: Confidential

Position: Director (/Vice President) of Product (commensurate with experience)

Reports to: Chief Revenue Officer

Location: Mid-Atlantic Region, USA

Search Contact: Prodigy Search

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BACKGROUND

This organization is a burgeoning leader in the global sports technology market. With a presence in over dozens of countries worldwide, the company facilitates sports experiences through its advanced technology. The US headquarters serves both commercial and residential clients, offering award-winning products and services. Additionally, a newly established sports entertainment division has been formed as a joint venture with a leading management firm in the North American market.

SUMMARY

The product development center at this organization was established to complement the Global R&D and Product Development team at the organization's headquarters. Its specific charter is to lead software development projects targeted for regional markets outside of the company's home country, including the Americas. As the technical liaison between regional customers, the Sales & Marketing team, and the two development teams, you will serve as the product lead to ensure that new products, upgrades, and patches meet the evolving demands of the regional market, keeping the portfolio positioned ahead of the competition and as the top choice for regional customers.

You will act as the bridge between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that the software delivers value, meets the needs and expectations of users, and aligns with the organization’s business strategy. Your primary responsibilities will include defining and prioritizing the product backlog, communicating requirements to the development team, and making decisions regarding product features and functionalities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interface with the customer base and sales and marketing team to identify new product features and requirements to be developed and incorporated into the product roadmap, in order to advance the organization’s position in the marketplace.
• Work with program managers and the headquarters team to transform a high-level product vision into detailed functional requirements, create product user stories, and ensure the development team works on tasks aligned with the specific product scope and capabilities.
• Develop high-level design specifications and clearly articulate product requirements and user stories for the international development teams.
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to create an intuitive and user-friendly interface, ensuring a positive user experience.
• Work closely with the development team during the sprint planning, grooming, and review meetings to clarify requirements and provide guidance.
• Continuously prioritize and adjust the product backlog based on changing business needs, market conditions, and feedback from users and stakeholders.
• Act as the voice of the customer and the business, advocating for features and improvements for the product roadmap that align with the product vision and strategic goals.
• Plan and execute regional product releases, ensuring timely delivery of features and bug fixes. Coordinate with internal teams across the organization to ensure alignment and successful product launches.
• Continuously monitor the market, industry trends, and competitors' activities. Identify areas for product improvement to stay ahead of competitor’s offerings, identify opportunities and make data-driven decisions.
• Provide input to the product marketing team to create product messaging, product positioning strategies, value propositions, and go-to-market strategies. 
• Communicate project status, progress, and upcoming features to stakeholders and management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS Degree in computer engineering/computer science with 5 years engineering Software development experience
• Proven experience as a Product Manager or similar role in software development, with a track record of successfully launching and managing software products; software/hardware mix preferred.
• Familiarity with software development tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar
• Excellent customer interfacing skills
• Fluent in English and Korean in both writing and speaking required
• Detailed oriented, strategic thinker and customer focused
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership qualities, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams towards a common goal.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Founded in 2007, Prodigy Search, located in the New York City suburb of Freehold, NJ, boasts over 80 years of experience in the sports and entertainment business. As a renowned nationwide leader in senior-level executive search, Prodigy Search has honed its business principles and expertise, establishing itself as one of the largest boutique recruiting agencies in North America. Simply, Prodigy Search is Where the Best Brands Come for the Best Talent.

No phone calls please. For any additional questions, please email info@prodigysearch.net.

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