Manager of Mobile Operations

The Associated Press seeks a Manager of Mobile Operations for AP Mobile at its New York Headquarters.

The Manager of Mobile Operations for AP Mobile will ensure the effective and timely delivery of all AP Mobile products including web-based applications and client apps. The successful candidate will be capable of managing external vendors to product timelines and will be knowledgeable in the mobile industry and carrier requirements.. This person will work closely within a team to maintain complete life cycles of our WAP, mobile client and SMS solutions. The applicant should be detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple product development projects at one time. Strong communication and organization skills are also highly valued.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

* Manage the efficient and effective launch of mobile products to the global marketplace.
* Liaise with, manage and coordinate multiple engineering and development teams to ensure timely deliver of the products.
* Work with external partners and Mobile Product Director to define requirements, manage resources, and oversee external development cycles for mobile products, enabling full content distribution to a variety of wireless devices.
* Establish roadmap and oversee ongoing maintenance/cycles of all consumer-facing mobile products.
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including vendor management, project management, and business case development against competing priorities.
* Responsible for product success, market share, sales/service success, market and competitive analysis, including product profitability, scalability, serviceability and manufacturability.
* Work with Mobile Product Director to develop launch timelines and key milestones.
* Build a marketing plan to effectively communicate the benefits of the product to external customers.
* Ensure all milestones meet their due dates in order to achieve the go-to-market date by driving the process end-to-end. Resolve all timeline issues and negotiate with appropriate departments and develop tactical plans when missed due dates occur to bring project back on track.
* Act as liaison between product development, marketing, technology, legal, and sales in all areas relating to the product-to-market timeline.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* At least three year’s product or project management experience, at least a portion of that time working with wireless carriers and mobile technology.
* Clear understanding of content distribution systems and content management.
* Demonstrated track record of involvement with successful large-scale, full life-cycle WAP or mobile project implementations.
* Familiarity with premium SMS, J2ME, WAP and/or Brew as well as emerging mobile technologies.
* Strong presentation, written and oral communication skills including ability to work between technology and business.
* Working knowledge of data networking, wireless networks, enterprise software/hardware solutions.
* Bachelor¹s degree in related field required. Master’s degree desirable.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Project, MS Visio, Sharepoint and Project Server a plus.

Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers.

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable nondiscrimination laws.

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