Managing Director, Digital Product Management
Braven, United States
Job Description
Job Title: Managing Director, Digital Product Management
Team: Systems
Location: In-Person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC)
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Start Date: ASAP
About Braven
We believe that the next generation of leaders will emerge from everywhere. We empower promising college students with the skills, confidence, experiences, and networks necessary to transition from college to strong first jobs, which lead to meaningful careers and lives of impact.
Learn more about Braven’s impact:
https://impactreport.bebraven.org/
https://jobsreport.bebraven.org/
About the Role
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Managing Director, Digital Product Management to lead our digital product initiatives and drive the next phase of innovation and growth for Braven. As the leader of the digital product team, you will bring a strong background in digital product development, a passion for user-centric design, and working in partnership with the Chief Product Officer to steer cross-functional teams toward the realization of Braven’s product vision.
This role is on the Systems team and reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer.
What You’ll Do
- Strategy and Vision (25%)
- Working with the Chief Product Officer to align on the vision for digital products in line with Braven’s strategic objectives and participants’ program experience.
- Align internal and external stakeholders around that vision.
- Develop and prioritize digital product roadmap balancing the vision with engineering, UX, and business constraints.
- Leadership and Collaboration (25%)
- Lead and mentor the digital product management team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Work closely with key stakeholders, including the executive team, strategy, design, and engineering to ensure cohesive product development and go-to-market strategies.
- Product Development and Optimization (50%)
- Understand and represent user needs in product design.
- Make key product design decisions.
- Prioritize product features and capabilities.
- Incorporate user feedback and user-centric design principles into product development.
- Define and monitor key performance indicators for our digital products.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 7+ years of experience in product management/design roles
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree, MBA, or other advanced qualifications in Business, Computer Science, Design Thinking, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Director of Product, or similar senior product role.
- Track record of bringing innovative solutions or products to the market.
- In-depth knowledge and experience in education-focused and/or non-profit organizations
- Expertise with UX/UI design principles and tools
- Knowledge of modern product management software and tools
- Understanding of Agile, Scrum, or other product development methodologies.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop a team.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
- You have a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
- You exemplify Braven’s core values.
- Your experiences have informed your belief in Braven’s mission and have prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population.
Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.
Work Demands
- Ability to work in-person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC)
- Travel 2-3 times per year
Additional Requirements
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must be fully vaccinated and have received the Booster vaccination against COVID-19 and provide proof of such by the date of hire. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. Exempted individuals will be subject to weekly testing if they engage in any in-person work activities.
Application amp; Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
- Pho