Party Earth is looking for a Web Product Manager to be the visionary and thought leader of the Party Earth website (http://www.partyearth.com) and web-related applications. The Web Product Manager will be responsible for driving the visual, functional, and technical delivery of PartyEarth.com. This person should be passionate about utilizing the latest web technologies, have a detailed eye for visual design and interfaces, and be driven to deliver an exceptional user experience revolving around Party Earth content.

Responsibilities:
• Drive the vision and document the roadmap of PartyEarth.com and related applications (including mobile sites and applications)
• Manage the site delivery through all phases of the system development lifecycle to deliver the visual design, user interface and navigation, site functionality, marketing and advertising components, search engine optimization, and online store functionality
o Lead requirements gathering sessions and work with the team to define and document site requirements
o Lead site design sessions and work with the team to document the wireframes, design, and user experience
o Work with the technical team to bring the vision to life
o Lead the testing process and work with the team to document and conduct testing and ensure all requirements are tested and functioning properly
o Manage the ongoing maintenance of the site and ongoing issues and bugs
o Monitor and analyze key metrics in order to continually optimize the site and to report to senior management
• Lead cross-functional teams including functional analysts and the technical team (including a technical lead) to plan and launch projects on time, on budget, and to spec
• Continually assess the balance of the product, content, marketing, and advertising components of the website to ensure a valuable experience for users and maximum opportunities for sponsors and advertisers
• Track industry and marketplace trends to continually assess and enhance site functionality and the user experience
• Participate in the ongoing evaluation of new technologies and services
• Solicit feedback from all levels of the organization, including senior management, and prioritize and incorporate relevant feedback into the site development process
• Monitor user feedback and incorporate into site recommendations
• Develop and document workload estimates as part of the planning and budgeting process
• Collaborate with the content team in maintaining effective methods to load, display, and maintain content
• Collaborate with the marketing team to help build the user base and grow the audience

Qualifications
• Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant web experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing web development professionals
• Experience managing, producing, and/or developing web technologies – ideally in the media and entertainment industry – including:
o Content-focused websites (written, photo, video, and user-generated content)
o User communities/Social networks
o Content management systems
o User-generated content
o Mobile sites and mobile applications
o Search Engine Optimization
o Marketing and advertising components
o E-commerce/store/shopping cart
o Use of third-party sites, tools, and functionality (i.e. Google Maps, You Tube)
o E-mail marketing
• Results-oriented self-starter with a high level of initiative, ability to work independently, and strong sense of ownership
• Demonstrated experience in generating ideas for new features and enhancements and the ability to execute on those ideas
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects
• Excellent leadership skills that inspire others and embrace teamwork and collaboration
• Proven track record driving cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Understanding of web development best practices, current trends in the marketplace, marketing aspects of websites, and the latest user technologies
• Experience leading and executing all phases of the system development lifecycle including analysis/requirements, design, development, testing, and maintenance/operations
• Ability to drive an exceptional visual design and user experience
• Ability to translate business and functional concepts into detailed requirements documents
• Extreme attention to detail
• Strong business and marketing acumen
• Strong work ethic
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a “start-up” environment
• Ability to present concepts, ideas, strategy, and metrics to senior management
• Experience with Visio, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• BA/BS (preferably in technology, business, or a related field)

To apply, please submit your resume to careers@partyearth.com.