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Product Manager

US (Palo Alto)

Shazam is seeking outstanding Product Managers to drive our Social, Shazam for TV and Ad Sales efforts. If you’re an amazing product leader come and talk to us. You'll be responsible for leading end-to-end product management, from product strategy and roadmap through product launch,  of our award winning product. It's a pretty big job but the potential rewards are massive; your work will be used and enjoyed by an enormous number of people all over the world.

The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, quick learner, and is passionate about mobile.

Role deliverables

The following are the key deliverables expected of the successful candidate.

  • Responsible for developing and aligning product strategy & roadmap with corporate KPIs

  • Write business and product requirements in sufficient detail to evaluate, build & market

  • Collaborate with the UI design, business development, marketing and engineering teams on PRDs, UI specs, development schedules and launch plans

  • Coordinate with external partners on product releases and represent the Shazam product with key partners

  • Coordinate the communication of launch feature scope and customer benefits and ensure they are clearly explained to internal stakeholders

  • Maintain a pulse on key product metrics and KPIs

  • Act as category expert within the company backed up with competitive and market analysis

  • Evaluate existing and new products to provide constructive ideas for change

Person specification

This opportunity will suit an ambitious individual who is keen to take on significant responsibility within an organisation during a time of significant expansion and be able to see the impact of you delivery.  He or she should be able to communicate at all

levels of the business, as well as being fluent in the terminology of marketers, project managers and developers. Due to the dynamic nature of the business, self-motivation and the ability to learn quickly are essential.

Shazam is looking for an individual with a strong track record in delivering to timescales and handling multiple products and projects at any one time..

Skills & Experience

 

Essential skills and qualifications:

  • Experience as product manager for a  global mass adopted consumer product

  • Deep understanding of prominent Web, TV, social and mobile  platforms

  • Capable of interacting with partners and other external parties in  a professional and polished manner

  • Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts

  • Education  to Degree standard – BSc, BA or equivalent, Computer Science preferred

  • Excellent command of English

Essential experience:

  • Outstanding  body of work demonstrating high quality, innovative deliverables and an  exceptional understanding of consumer behaviour

  • Strong  experience presenting and collaborating on product design with  cross-functional teams

  • Management of international / or multiple,  simultaneous product launches

Other desirable skills and experience:

  • Experience of working in SCRUM or other Agile  environments

  • Familiarity with  collaborative tools such as wikis and bug tracking systems

  • An interest in music, tv and technology

Shazam Offers

A fast-paced, fun environment with smart people and a great opportunity to learn, grow and succeed!

A great job in a cutting edge field at one of the largest and well-known mobile brand and properties in the world with a wealth of assets, opportunities and potential, yet a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the products and success of the business.

Competitive benefits package.

To apply please send your CV to recruitment@shazamteam.com

 

CAREERS CONTACTS

Shazam Recruitment team:
recruitment@shazamteam.com