Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Prod Mktng Mgr, IT service mgmt, Compuware, Detroit, MI, USA, relo=no

Prod Mktng Mgr, IT service mgmt, Compuware
Detroit, MI, USA
relo=no

Reports To: Director of Product Mktg


Reporting to the Director of Marketing, IT Service Management, this position is responsible for defining marketing strategy and content for IT service management solutions and facilitating these efforts globally. This position will collaborate closely with Field Marketing on program planning and work with Corporate to ensure the effective execution of marketing strategy and evaluate program success. This position will help enable sales and professional services teams to evangelize product capabilities, position and message. Selected candidate will work with Product Management and Field Sales teams to identify, prioritize and create collateral and tools to support the sales process. Further, this position is responsible for the creation of key content that drives marketing programs. 

Primary Roles/Responsibilities:
• Drive development of key messages for marketing initiatives.
• Develop strategic marketing plans in support of product or product line objectives.
• Perform buyer and market research to ensure resonant messages.
• Develop, produce and deliver content to be leveraged in marketing activities to be used for demand generation and thought leadership.
• Create and execute go-to-market product launch plans.
• Work with internal and external resources to manage projects through creative cycles and implementation while meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
• Drive market visibility through public relations and analyst engagement.
• Monitor execution of marketing programs to ensure success.
• Communicate project status, issues and results. 

Required Skills/Competencies:
• BA in marketing, communications, business, computer science or related
• 5+ years experience preferably in high tech marketing
• Proven track record of developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and strong presentation skills
• High energy and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner
• Self-starter with the ability to manage several projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well with multiple levels of management
• Willingness to travel

Desired Skills/Competencies:
• Background in IT service management
• Experience with international markets

Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ: CPWR) maximizes the value IT brings to the business by helping CIOs more effectively manage the business of IT. Compuware solutions accelerate the development, improve the quality and enhance the performance of critical business systems while enabling CIOs to align and govern the entire IT portfolio, increasing efficiency, cost control and employee productivity throughout the IT organization. Founded in 1973, Compuware serves the world's leading IT organizations, including more than 90 percent of the Fortune 100 companies. Learn more about Compuware at www.compuware.com.

Additional Information

  • Local candidates only, no relocation (Greater Detroit Area).
  • No third party applications.



If you're interested in this opportunity, please send a current résumé to:

Rich Bentley
Director of Marketing
Compuware
rich.bentley@compuware.com


Friday, May 16, 2008

Sr Prod Mgr, i'net revenue models, Big Tent Design, Inc., San Francisco, CA, USA, relo=no

Sr Prod Mgr, i'net revenue models, Big Tent Design, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
relo=no

Reports To: VP prod dev - Mike Schwartz


Big Tent Design

Sr. Product Manager for Revenue Products

May 2008

 

About Big Tent:

Big Tent provides a free, secure online platform for community groups. From parents clubs, to alumni associations and neighborhood groups, we're where trusted groups connect online. Group leaders are free to lead and inspire while Big Tent takes care of group administration such as member registration, payment processing and task delegation. Group members enjoy a one-stop-shop for their groups’ discussions, calendars, events, classifieds, photos, profiles and more. Groups on Big Tent tend to grow larger and stronger, fueling Big Tent’s rapid growth.

Big Tent employees are inspired by the opportunity to help our groups achieve their social missions, while we also build a powerful technology solution and a thriving business. We're looking for a creative, organized and energetic product leader to join us.  We recently closed our series B funding with two top-tier venture capital firms. This is a permanent position based in San Francisco. 

Job Description:

Big Tent is taking a thoughtful and creative approach to revenue generation – one that respects our users’ precious time and attention and constructs a new ecosystem of trusted relationships between the groups we serve, our company and the advertisers and sponsors we engage.  Our users are a highly sought after audience (i.e. busy adults) and there are many opportunities to design and implement a new breed of revenue-generating products – from advertising, to sponsorships, referral fees, opt-in programs, special services and more.

Your role: You will work closely with product developers, designers and the executive team to drive Big Tent’s revenue strategy and product development.

-       Research and explore existing and new products and programs that will generate revenue for Big Tent and our groups

-       As a team with developers and designers, define product functionality and user interface in detail

Test and evaluate revenue product concepts in experiments to prove viability and results prior to full development and broad roll out

Evaluate various revenue generation options and make recommendations based on business cases

Roll out revenue products to Big Tent user base

Measure results and make adjustments to programs quickly so as to maximize revenue results

Skills required:

Innovation and creativity to invent new revenue and fund raising products

Passion for Big Tent’s mission – genuine care and excitement about helping community groups grow and achieve their goals, and the entrepreneurial spirit to creatively deliver on our vision

Attention to detail to define, evaluate and deliver revenue products

Teamwork to involve and motivate others to bring world class products to market quickly

Strong understanding of customer behavior and advertiser behavior

Analytical approach to problem solving

Ability to build a business case to evaluate different product options and make business decisions

Qualifications:

Knowledge of various internet advertising and revenue models

Experience in product design and/or product management and a proven ability to deliver world class products to market starting from scratch

Proven ability to work well in and lead cross-functional teams

Demonstrated ability to innovate yet make decisions using an analytical and business-oriented framework

Participation in community group of some kind, like the groups Big Tent currently serves (preferred)

Engineering/design+business degree(s) preferred

Energized by opportunities and challenges of start-up life

About the Big Tent Team:

We're a smart, fun a team based in San Francisco - we come from all walks of life and experiences.  The culture at Big Tent is intense and fast-paced, but always open to amusement. We're motivated by building a great business with a tangible impact on how real world groups communicate and support each other every day.

 

If this sounds like the right kind of opportunity for you, send your resume and cover letter to:  donna@bigtent.com.  Full time applicants only.




If you're interested in this opportunity, please send a current résumé to:

Donna
CEO
Big Tent Design, Inc.
dnovitsky@bigtent.com


Thursday, May 15, 2008

Sr Prod Mgr, Hardware Platforms, Crimson Consulting Group, Foster City, CA, USA, relo=no (CONTRACT)

Sr Prod Mgr, Hardware Platforms, Crimson Consulting Group
Foster City, CA, USA
relo=no (CONTRACT)

Reports To: Director


As part of Crimson’s Interactive Services, Consultants are needed to a) help develop and ship new consumer hardware products that incorporates clients place-shifting technology and related home media networking functionality and b) help develop and ship an exciting new television set-top box that incorporates DVR technology, home media features and place-shifting technology. Our clients products are focused on networked multi-media with an emphasis on high-quality streaming video.  They are developing and shipping great products and a strong intellectual property portfolio with several products in the marketplace already.  They have a world-class leadership team with extensive pedigree. 

Consultant will be responsible for but will not be limited to: 
  • Develop the product requirements, product roadmap, product positioning and competitive analysis for direct-to-consumer hardware products, including set-top boxes and accessories 
  • Assist in coordinating the go-to-market strategy and to support our short and long-term deployment goals: will need to understand the needs of the customer as well as be knowledgeable with any relevant competitive offerings 
  • Work closely with the various engineering teams, local and out-sourced, to develop these products
  • Work with various internal groups, including product management, marketing, customer support, engineering, and QA on product feature deliverables, primarily to ensure that the internal teams are working against a master schedule, identifying important cross-functional dependencies and prioritizing product development tasks accordingly
  • Work with outside vendors and suppliers, business and content partners and international deployment partners 
  • Assist in the development of formalized beta programs
 
Must Have:
 
  • 5+ years experience in a product marketing or product management capacity, preferably for consumer oriented products and services
  • Deep technical understanding of consumer technologies, including audio/video, mobile and Internet media
  • Proven business, communications, project management and operational skills
·         BA/BS Business/Engineering, Marketing or related
 
Location: Peninsula, On-site required
Duration: 3+ months (long term potential), Full time   

Please send your resume to pwootten@crimson-consulting.com
 



If you're interested in this opportunity, please send a current résumé to:

Paula Wootten
Consultant Services Mgr
Crimson Consulting Group
projects@crimson-consultant.com


Prod Mgr, Media Applications, Crimson Consulting Group, Foster City, CA, USA, relo=no (CONTRACT)

Prod Mgr, Media Applications, Crimson Consulting Group
Foster City, CA, USA
relo=no (CONTRACT)

Reports To: Director


#3471 Product Manager, Media Applications
 
 
As part of Crimson’s Interactive Services, Consultant needed to drive and own the development of our clients applications and services.  The Product Manager works closely with Product MKTG, Biz Dev and senior mgmt to turn requirements into (tangible) products and services.  This critical position works with Engineering, developers, UI design, research, QA, Beta and third party outsourcers to create and turn PRDs and functional specs into reality.  This position requires a passion for user-experience and first-hand experience in the design and launch of native and hosted apps.
 
Consultant will be responsible for but will not be limited to:
 
  • Lead product development for native and online consumer-oriented applications and services (ideally entertainment focused)
  • Continuously improve product quality and user-experience in a highly-competitive and dynamic business environment
  • Work closely with development teams to develop world-class, user-facing software
  • Work closely with Program Managers, Product Managers, and executives to shape and guide products, both existing and new
  • Aggressively explore new technologies enabling the client to maintain and advance its position as a leader in place-shifting products
  • Work at multiple organizational levels and across numerous projects simultaneously, in a hands on capacity
  • Intuitively understand products and services, what they do, and what benefits user derive
  • Work closely with the technology teams (Dev, QA, Ops) to help improve quality and user-experience
    Work closely with product management, research, and senior leaders to provide input into the next generation software
  • Both strong team leadership and hands-on execution (e.g., creating wireframes, functional specs, process/user flows, etc.)  
  • Work closely with our IT, development and marketing teams, other business units and outside vendors
  • Work closely with other User Experience professionals, including information architects, designers and developers
  • Be proficient with MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Project
 
Must Have:
  •  4+ years successful experience in product management/development with experience developing entertainment-focused software  
  • ·         Experience in rapid design and development processes
  • Experience with an Agile development, XP, Scrum, or a similar methodology desirable
  • Demonstrated success in the field of product design and development
  • Deep understanding of consumer technologies, including audio/video, mobile and Internet media
  • Knowledge of software infrastructure/architecture, streaming media, mobile products,
  • General understanding of key platform technologies including, .NET, C#, C++, WPF, web services (REST), video streaming, codecs, etc
Location: Peninsula, On-site required
Duration: 3+ months (long term potential), Full time   

Please submit your resume to pwootten@crimson-consulting.com



If you're interested in this opportunity, please send a current résumé to:

Paula Wootten
Consultant Services Mgr
Crimson Consulting Group
projects@crimson-consultant.com


Sr Marcom Mgr, CRM, Cust. Retention, Dash Navigation, Sunnyvale, CA, USA, relo=maybe

Sr Marcom Mgr, CRM, Cust. Retention, Dash Navigation
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
relo=maybe

Reports To: Dir. Marketing


Manager or Sr. Manager of Customer Retention (CRM) and Loyalty

About Us
We are the new GPS kid in town - our name is Dash Navigation and our goal is to revolutionize in-car navigation (www.dash.net).  In our recent product release (March 2008) we made some rather remarkable impact on the industry with the launch of our and the world's first full-time internet connected GPS device, the Dash Express.
We feel that it is only a start of something that is going to be big, very big!  We take GPS from a "Get me from here to there" paradigm, or from “Where am I”?, “You are in your car”..., to a paradigm in which GPS is integrated into one's daily life and becomes a dynamic tool to access relevant information and make all sorts of travel and non-travel related decisions.
The challenge is thrilling. The rewards are potentially big. Our Company has been funded by BOTH Sequoia and Kleiner and if you have been around Silicon Valley, then you probably KNOW (or should Google) what it means when BOTH of them join forces together...

For now it also means that we offer full array of benefits, including health insurance, 401K etc.
 
About the Work
We are looking for that exotic skill of someone who knows how to increase customer satisfaction, increase loyalty and reduce customer churn through marketing programs. Your primary goal will be to increase customer satisfaction, increase loyalty and reduce customer churn by informing, educating, enticing and all the secret voodoo, charm and magic that only you know how to weave.
You will be expected to both create and launch a variety of programs, as well as monitor, track and report on the results. You will also build the department from scratch. This will be your baby and you’ll take ownership for customers and serve as the single point of contact to the customer. You will be working extensively with cross-functional teams in order to obtain program buy-off as well as to launch and measure the program results. 
 
About You

You are a passionate person that has lots of experience in retention and loyalty programs, particularly in service oriented products. And by lots we mean at least a couple of years. You are also smart enough to know, that if you do not have this experience you don't need to answer this ad.  You are a churn czar or czarina. You're ready to work elbow deep with some the brightest people in consumer electronics an
d have a reputation for speaking plainly, for taking risks, for being creative, and for being secure enough in your intelligence to some times admit ignorance. You are a pillar of reliability and crave success.

Interested?

Email resume to  kbretz AT Dash DOT net .

No phone calls, please. (recruiters, this means YOU!).



If you're interested in this opportunity, please send a current résumé to:

Katherine Bretz
Staffing
Dash Navigation
kbretz@dash.net


Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Sr Prod Mktng Mgr, Ecommerce, WebCollage, Manhattan, NY, USA, relo=some

Sr Prod Mktng Mgr, Ecommerce, WebCollage
Manhattan, NY, USA
relo=some

Reports To: VP Marketing - Jed Alpert


Company:       WebCollage, Inc

Position:         Product Marketing- Sr. Manager/Director

Department:  Marketing

 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

·         Go-to-market Strategy:  Develop and direct go-to-market activity to achieve planned business objectives and growth.  Drive marketing strategy. Analyze existing and potential routes to market and recommend successful strategies for maximizing revenues across the product portfolio.   Provide guidance on optimal marketing activities mix.

·         Positioning and Messaging: Create portfolio and solution messages that differentiate WebCollage from point-product vendors.  Synthesize multiple discrete messages into higher-level themes and represent these concepts to both business and technical buyers.

  • Solution Launches: Work across functional groups to plan the launch of solution initiatives.

·         Pricing/Packaging: Research and make recommendations for changes to pricing and packaging.

·         Product Evangelism: Communicate product/solution messaging to customers, prospects, analysts, journalists, other market influencers.   Evangelize WebCollage vision through series of speaking engagements and high-impact written communication.

·         Competitive Analysis: Closely monitor marketplace for competitive moves.  Sets strategic and tactical priorities derived from competitive intelligence, consumer feedback and emerging technologies to match business objectives.

·         Market research:  Utilize both secondary and primary research tools to understand customer segmentation and customer buying processes

 ·         Leadership:  Provides company thought leadership and manages product roadmap.  Demonstrates leadership, particularly in the areas of vision setting, influencing and maximizing the skills of a direct team and resources.

 

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

·          Minimum 7 years experience in technology product marketing with progressively increasing responsibilities and a proven track record of success.

·          Proven proficiency in solutions-focused marketing – the ability to pull succinct messaging together from a broader portfolio to meet the needs of a specific market - for governments, rather than point-product messaging. 

·          Experience managing and launching product from inception to launch.

·          Experience developing solutions-focused messaging

·          Experience presenting in front of customers and prospects.

·          Experience working with, training and supporting sales team selling high-ticket products or solutions to Fortune 1000 companies.

·          Be driving force behind the creation of sales tools including sales powerpoints, data sheets, competitive analysis, flash overviews, etc.

·          MBA or equivalent experience.




If you're interested in this opportunity, please send a current résumé to:

Lauren Dukes
Director, Business Ops
WebCollage
lauren.dukes@webcollage.com


Sr Prod Mktng Mgr, public safety SW, Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville, AL, USA, relo=yes

Sr Prod Mktng Mgr, public safety SW, Intergraph Corporation
Huntsville, AL, USA
relo=yes

Reports To: Senior Technical Manager


Description: Develops long-term product strategy & road maps and short-term product release plans . Manages release readiness checklist. Works with customers, analysts and partners to gather and write requirements. Approves all product changes/enhancements. Participates in appropriate standards bodies. Other duties with respect to overall management of assigned products.
Job Requirements: 6 or more years experience in Product Management, Project Management, Pre-Sales, or Professional Services involving complex software systems. Experience with Intergraph's Computer-Aided-Dispatch (CAD) system a plus.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Technical or Business Field
Travel %: 25-50
Security Clearance Required: No
Position Type: Full
Relocation Offered? Yes-Continental US only
Reference Number: 51292
Business Unit: SG&I



If you're interested in this opportunity, please send a current résumé to:

Jessica Hall-Jones
Human Resources Representative
Intergraph Corporation
jessica.hall@intergraph.com


Sr Prod Mktng Mgr, application sw, Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville, AL, USA, relo=yes

Sr Prod Mktng Mgr, application sw, Intergraph Corporation
Huntsville, AL, USA
relo=yes

Reports To: Vice President of Business Development


Description: Intergraph is seeking a Product Manager with the ability to apply extensive expertise as a specialist in the development of business plans, marketing strategies, and forecasts for company product lines. Self-direction and decision making is expected in the evaluation and recommendation of marketing opportunities consistent with product line objectives. Functions as a key contributor to the marketing strategy of the company. Provide consultative direction to management and co-workers towards pre-determined long-range goals. Perform other reasonable related duties including requirements gathering; release scheduling, pricebook maintenance and updates, and coordination with corporate marketing organization or other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements: 10 + years experience with developing business plans, product marketing strategies, forcast for product lines. Must be a self starter and have the ability to work independently or in a team setting. Must be able to pass and maintain a favorable background check.
Education: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Marketing, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 10 or more years of applicable experience.
Travel %: 15-25
Security Clearance Required: No
Position Type: Full
Relocation Offered? Yes-Continental US only
Reference Number: 51580
Business Unit: SG&I



If you're interested in this opportunity, please send a current résumé to:

Jessica Hall-Jones
Human Resources Representative
Intergraph Corporation
jessica.hall@intergraph.com


Sr Prod Mktng Mgr, SW products, Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville, AL, USA, relo=yes

Sr Prod Mktng Mgr, SW products, Intergraph Corporation
Huntsville, AL, USA
relo=yes

Reports To: Executive Technical Manager


Description: Intergraph is seeking a Product Manager to will develop plans and strategies for SG&I GeoSpatial products and communicates these plans both internally and externally. Considerable experience and excellent skills at requirements gathering and writing are necessary. The ability to take market data and use it to build ROI analyses for investments in products is required. The job requires good relationship building and negotiation skills as the desires and needs of several organizations have to be successfully blended. The job requires some ability to travel, both to Intergraph sponsored events and to customer sites, typically less than 10 trips per year. A security clearance may be necessary at some point. Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements: Experience in software industry with 2-3 years minimum experience with Defense Industry or related contractual work is a must. Must be skilled in preparing and giving presentations. Excellent communication skills is mandatory. Understanding the GeoSpatial industry concepts and government use of them is highly preferred. Must be able to pass and maintain a favorable background check.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in technical or technical marketing field with 10+ years experience or Master’s degree in technical or technical marketing with 5+ or more years.
Travel %: 5-10
Security Clearance Required: No
Position Type: Full
Relocation Offered? Yes-Continental US only
Reference Number: 51618



If you're interested in this opportunity, please send a current résumé to:

Jessica Hall-Jones
Human Resources Representative
Intergraph Corporation
jessica.hall@intergraph.com