Mobile Product Manager – New Motion – Irvine or Los Angeles, CA

Authored by dmw on October 10, 2006 - 12:10pm.

New Motion, Inc. is one of the fastest growing direct-to-consumer mobile entertainment companies in the U.S. The Product Manager will be responsibility for developing and managing the product offerings in a specific channel (e.g. Sports, Entertainment, Lifestyle, etc). This position is geared towards individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset and the desire to run their own show. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to create a business strategy, clearly illustrate that strategy to upper management, and then execute on the plan. This individual will also be an integral part and interface with other departments within the organization to create the end-product marketed and sold to consumers. When applicable, this individual will be client facing, working with Intellectual Property owners on a day-to-day basis and evangelizing the brand/product internally.

Position Overview
The Product Manager will have responsibility to develop and manage the product offerings in a specific channel (ie Sports, Entertainment, Lifestyle, etc). This position is geared towards the individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and the desire to run their own show. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to create a business strategy, clearly illustrate that strategy to upper management, and then execute on plan. This individual will also be an integral part and interface with other departments within the organization to create the end product marketed and sold to consumers. When applicable, this individual will be client facing, working with Intellectual Property owners on a day-to-day basis and evangelizing the brand/product internally.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for product schedule and budget as it affects the product P/L.
Responsible for getting product out on schedule.
Lead product ideation and creation process. Manage workflow and project management for different teams of graphic artists, programmers, QA testers, and product marketing team.
Create wireless service level packaging, pricing and value propositions for target markets.
Competitive analysis.
New idea and content generation within the product vertical.
Negotiate third party distribution deals for products under supervision within product vertical.
Monitor key metrics of partner programs and implement methods of improving revenue and streamlining each business.

Qualifications
The Product Manager is a key player in managing the success of our products and will have the ability to significantly influence the success of the greater organization. A thorough understanding of the wireless industry, consumer trends, entertainment, sports and lifestyle products, or some combination, is important. Previous account or business unit management experience as well as online experience is desirable.

Other Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience
Minimum of 2 years as key contact directly managing programs
Excellent organizational skills
Superior communications skills, both written and verbal
Superior business judgment, and problem solving capability
Strong background in account management
Exceptional understanding of business processes and product profitability
Experience with product development, sales or marketing and online desirable
Bachelors Degree
Some travel is required

Compensation
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and achievement.

Contact
Please send your resume and contact information to:
jobs@newmotioninc.com

Company Description
MobileSidewalk™, one of the fastest growing U.S. based direct-to-consumer mobile entertainment company in the United States, is dedicated to realizing the full potential of cell phones as an entertainment and promotional medium. MobileSidewalk includes sports, entertainment, games, fan clubs and lifestyle content, thousands of ringtones and wallpapers, and exclusive promotions and licenses. A rich interactive experience is assured with MobileSidewalk’s state-of-the-art applications. Consumer groups are reached with interest-specific campaigns via the Internet, print ads, radio and other marketing mediums. Launched in June 2005, MobileSidewalk is owned and operated by digital entertainment company New Motion, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, California. For more information, please visit www.mobilesidewalk.com or www.newmotioninc.com.