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Vice President of Product Management
Barneys
New York, NY, United States
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SUMMARY:
Responsible for driving cross channel revenue growth, market share, conversion through technology development and enhancements for Barneys New York. The Vice President of Product Management oversees the Company’s vision and execution to establish Barneys.com as the leading E-Commerce site in the luxury market and the strongest editorial voice in on-line media.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Strong people manager that can lead and navigate change management.
• Develop, prioritize, and lead the execution for all digital platforms. Formulate strategies and identify necessary investments to support overall Barneys New York brand and growth objectives
• Partner with functional areas to evaluate and implement a true omni-channel strategy: strong integration with physical stores, more robust mobile platform and web platforms
• Establish strong relationships and interact daily with cross-functional partners from IT, Marketing, Merchandising, Distribution and Fulfillment, Store Operations, Customer Service and Finance to facilitate and prioritize product development initiatives
• Manage technology capital investment as it relates to overall strategy
• Stay abreast of industry trends and competitive challenges and identify and recommend emerging technologies
• Develop and continuously update underlying business processes and systems to ensure that the business is scalable for rapid growth and cross channel integration
• Build a sustainable development team that can support the business 24/7
• Determine key business performance metrics, develop reporting, and review results including but not limited to: website analytics, product sell through/merchandising/inventory management, etc.
• Collaborate and manage all third-party relationships
• Accountable for site operations and usability: website navigation, functionality, maintenance, design, usability, creative asset management, content development, and checkout funnel
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Dynamic leadership skills and the ability to influence and lead in driving change in the organization as well as the ability to delegate to direct reports appropriately
• Proven ability to set priorities and administer budget to established goals; tangible track record of driving business results and profitability and maximize ROI
• Experience in product development in addition to: analytics, web design, database/content management and CRM
• Strong project management skills - ability to lead projects from conception through execution and simultaneously manage multiple initiatives
• Expertise in vendor negotiations and management
• Desire and ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and creative environment
• Ability to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and able to make sound decisions
• Strategic consulting skills which move beyond adherence to specific analytical tools and methodologies; the ability to “think outside the box” generate alternative solutions for consideration, and provide comprehensive risk/benefit analysis on those alternatives
• Understanding of the impact and implications of decisions on other components of the organization
• Demonstrates a high level of time management, organizational skills, and is detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• Exercises flexibility and willingness in making necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Strong presentation, analytical, negotiating, listening, leadership, interpersonal, oral and writing skills
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Yes
Organization of over 20 people (including offshore resources) across: Development, QA and Product Management
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
• BS/BA Degree
• 10+ years of extensive technology and product management experience
• Experience from a "start-up" environment is welcomed