NEJM Group · 3 days ago

Product Development Manager

Waltham, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Works with Managing Director, R&P to ensure priority work is managed according to business needs and timelines.

Works with General Managers and SMO’s office to lead new products/initiatives through the stage gate process.

Defines and documents business and product requirements, with support from Business Analysts and other SMEs as appropriate.

Works with all appropriate stakeholders, including Project Managers, to define project structure, project plans, and facilitate meetings and communications.

Works with internal technology SMEs to define and document technology architecture and evaluate and on-board vendors as needed.

Supports ideation and discovery of new product concepts via market, competitive, and user research.

Drafts proposals and presentations outlining the opportunities, risks, and other considerations related to new product concepts.

Coordinates the design, development, and launch of prototype tests of new product concepts, working with stakeholders and capabilities teams across the organization.

Estimates ROI of new product concepts, with input from internal and external SMEs.

Works with General Managers and finance to develop financial models and business plans.

Other responsibilities as required.

Qualification

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Product ManagementProduct DevelopmentProduct LaunchesProduct MarketingProduct AnalyticsMarket ResearchPublishing TechnologyInformation SynthesisProblem-SolvingCommunicationCollaborationFlexibility

Required

A BA or similar degree or equivalent experience.

At least 5 years' experience in the publishing industry with a focus on product management or development.

Must have demonstrated experience with product launches as well as a basic understanding of product marketing, product analytics, market research, and publishing technology.

Ability to synthesize information across editorial, technology, and business, and to communicate information in a way that facilitates collaboration and decision-making across groups.

Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, as well as the flexibility to take on a range of tasks based on project needs, are essential.