New Balance Athletics, Inc.
Digital Product Manager
New Balance Athletics, Inc., Brighton, Massachusetts, us, 02135
Who We Are:Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.JOB MISSION :New Balance is currently seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial thinker, to join the DTC Digital Product Management team as a Digital Product Manager. This individual will play a critical role in driving our digital ambition. This person will collaborate with global business leaders to create and execute the digital roadmaps that drive the growth of New Balance's Direct to Consumer business through the implementation of new technologyMAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:Develop and maintain a business proposal that makes a compelling case for continued investment into your products.
Champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap product goals and objectives.
Lead the ideation, development, and launch of Minimum Viable Products and scale them when validated.
Manage the entire product life cycle from discovery through creation and validation to production and repeat.
Become a resident expert in our software solutions, asking the right questions to fully understand the what and the why
Breakdown the product vision into user stories, create storyboards, write specifications, prioritize features, build consensus, and coordinate product schedules with a team of engineers and designers. - Define and analyze metrics that inform the success of products.
Facilitate communication throughout the development process between internal stakeholders and customers while protecting the freedom and autonomy of the teams.
Coordinate and build strong working relations with various internal stakeholder groups, including IT, Engineering, and Legal *Know why we are winning and losing in the market, and drive changes to our product and processes to create improvement.
Keep a finger on the pulse of our competition, and develop strategies and tactics to reduce the threat.
Develops organizational talent and develops team skillsets.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:A natural decision-maker who inspires the confidence of those they work with. Has the ability to present their case with confidence.
Excellent product judgment: You have an in-depth understanding of what makes a user experience good or bad, and strong intuition for what people want to do.
Appreciation for detail: You easily recognize aesthetic and functional details and can make pragmatic decisions about what details are actually important.
Strategic insight: You understand the industry in depth, and can use your knowledge to predict the behavior of key players.
Must possess strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies
Leadership: Others naturally look to you for guidance. You understand group dynamics and can organize chaotic situations.
Terrific communication skills: You've got a high signal-to-noise ratio. You're persuasive and sensitive to nuance.
Creativity: You love to solve problems large and small.
Writing ability: You could write final text for UI strings, marketing copy, or press releases. Your writing is pithy, clear, and in command of tone.
Agile Champion: You seek ways to make the team more efficient and productive.
Business case: You understand evaluating business needs and can build a case for products. * Nimble to deliver for customers: You know how to navigate hurdles and stay focused on great customer experiences working in a lean / agile product development environment.
Multi-Channel and Multi-Platform savvy: You know how to focus and deliver great experiences across mobile, tablet and web as well as with interactive voice and other modern systems
Bachelor's degree in business or technical field. MBA is a plus.
Regular Associate BenefitsOur products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.Flexible Work ScheduleFor decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.Equal Opportunity EmployerNew Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.
Champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap product goals and objectives.
Lead the ideation, development, and launch of Minimum Viable Products and scale them when validated.
Manage the entire product life cycle from discovery through creation and validation to production and repeat.
Become a resident expert in our software solutions, asking the right questions to fully understand the what and the why
Breakdown the product vision into user stories, create storyboards, write specifications, prioritize features, build consensus, and coordinate product schedules with a team of engineers and designers. - Define and analyze metrics that inform the success of products.
Facilitate communication throughout the development process between internal stakeholders and customers while protecting the freedom and autonomy of the teams.
Coordinate and build strong working relations with various internal stakeholder groups, including IT, Engineering, and Legal *Know why we are winning and losing in the market, and drive changes to our product and processes to create improvement.
Keep a finger on the pulse of our competition, and develop strategies and tactics to reduce the threat.
Develops organizational talent and develops team skillsets.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:A natural decision-maker who inspires the confidence of those they work with. Has the ability to present their case with confidence.
Excellent product judgment: You have an in-depth understanding of what makes a user experience good or bad, and strong intuition for what people want to do.
Appreciation for detail: You easily recognize aesthetic and functional details and can make pragmatic decisions about what details are actually important.
Strategic insight: You understand the industry in depth, and can use your knowledge to predict the behavior of key players.
Must possess strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies
Leadership: Others naturally look to you for guidance. You understand group dynamics and can organize chaotic situations.
Terrific communication skills: You've got a high signal-to-noise ratio. You're persuasive and sensitive to nuance.
Creativity: You love to solve problems large and small.
Writing ability: You could write final text for UI strings, marketing copy, or press releases. Your writing is pithy, clear, and in command of tone.
Agile Champion: You seek ways to make the team more efficient and productive.
Business case: You understand evaluating business needs and can build a case for products. * Nimble to deliver for customers: You know how to navigate hurdles and stay focused on great customer experiences working in a lean / agile product development environment.
Multi-Channel and Multi-Platform savvy: You know how to focus and deliver great experiences across mobile, tablet and web as well as with interactive voice and other modern systems
Bachelor's degree in business or technical field. MBA is a plus.
Regular Associate BenefitsOur products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.Flexible Work ScheduleFor decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.Equal Opportunity EmployerNew Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.