What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at ANC?
ANC designs, installs and provides ongoing operations and services for digital media architecture which stimulates, entertains and engages consumers at special events, sports venues, and places all around us. ANC fuses art, commerce and technology to set the gold standard of the event experience for a distinguished client list that includes the Super Bowl, the Final Four, New York City Marathon, Los Angeles Dodgers, the Ryder Cup, and New York City’s Westfield World Trade Center. ANC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of sports marketing & multimedia rights leader Learfield IMG College.
As the Product Manager at ANC, you’ll be responsible for managing ANC’s proprietary broadcast technology and associated portfolio of software-based products. This includes all aspects of the product life cycle, from development to market research; generating product requirements; determining specifications, managing development timetables, generating pricing, product market fit/positioning, and developing robust training on the technology – for both internal and external stakeholders
The ideal candidate is a tech-savvy, product-minded problem solver with a background in product or platform management. They will be able to keep up with the most technically-proficient minds while bringing a sense of simplicity, clarity, and understanding to clients.
This is a full-time, exempt position that can be based remotely, however some domestic travel to both clients and ANC’s New York and Texas offices will be required. The role reports directly to ANC’s Chief Technology Officer.
What you’ll do…
- Gather feedback from the market (analyze market trends, perform market research, conduct customer visits & surveys, etc.)
- Own commercial success and viability (be the product evangelist, support sales with knowledge and materials, communicate a product strategy & roadmap, etc.)
- Partner with the CTO and other internal stakeholders to create the long-term vision and strategy of the technology as a scalable product
- Work with the Sales, Operations, and Services teams to gather customer-focused requirements and convert them into product specs.
- Develop, maintain, and publish the product roadmap, ensuring transparency and alignment across all internal stakeholders with respect to prioritization.
- Train employees and teach clients how to use the software, how to properly maintain the hardware, etc.
- Develop training & installation plans for our software packages.
- Create training collateral & documentation to ensure a successful deployment and integration of our systems.
- Work cross-functionally with Services to troubleshoot any ongoing technical issues with clients.
- Review and improve existing processes for software & technology.
What we’re looking for…
- Minimum 3 - 4 years’ experience as a Product Manager for B2B software and technology.
- Some knowledge of live broadcast technology or digital signage industry is preferred.
- Well-organized individual with experience in project or program management.
- Able to institute the function of product management largely from scratch.
- Self-driven and highly-motivated.
- Outstanding written & verbal communication skills.
- Flexible and willing to travel (post-COVID).
**This position can sit in a remote location**
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Learfield IMG College is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity