Sr. Director Product, User Data, Versant News Job at NBCUniversal in Englewood C

Overview Sr. Director Product, User Data, Versant News at NBCUniversal. We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and technically savvy Senior Director of Product to lead the development and growth of all backend services (content management systems and content APIs) as well as the flow of user data from the front end (website, mobile apps and OTT apps) into downstream systems such as email newsletters, a customer data platform, and the integration of ads, analytics, and martech into front-end products. This role will be instrumental in defining how we leverage audience data, content intelligence, and service integrations to create a great user experience for free users, registered users and paying customers, while ensuring the right monetization in place.

Responsibilities Product Strategy & Vision : Define and lead the roadmap for the user data products for Versant’s news brands, namely CNBC, MSNBC and E!Online, aligning with company objectives and revenue opportunities.

Cross-Functional Leadership : Collaborate with engineering, ad sales, marketing, editorial, analytics, privacy and legal teams to ensure requirements are understood.

Use case definition and prioritization : Work with stakeholders to understand and document use cases and then help prioritize those use cases across multiple systems

Collaboration and Enablement : Understand what the front-end teams and product managers are trying to achieve and help guide and design the solution in order to enable their work

Innovation & Growth : Identify opportunities to turn system capabilities among our tech vendors into solutions to stakeholder problems and customer-facing solutions. Identify cross-cutting systems and joins of data held in various systems to come up with personalization, segmented experiences and delightful experiences

Testing and data-driven culture : Help enable a testing and outcomes based culture by using our data and analytics stack to inform stakeholders and product managers on what’s working

Execution & Delivery : Drive execution from ideation to launch, ensuring high-quality delivery by figuring out how to sequence work in our back-end systems and how to release value in the form of thin slices.

Qualifications 10+ years of experience in product management, including 3+ years in a leadership role.

Experience in the media, publishing, streaming, or advertising industries is highly preferred.

Deep understanding of data platforms, APIs, microservices, personalization systems, and audience targeting tools.

Track record of delivering outcomes by stitching together various data types such as user identity, analytics, 3rd party data integrations and content personalization

Proven ability to influence other product teams and stakeholders

Ability to take complex problems and to simplify, clarify and synthesize to get teams aligned and working in the same direction

Strong analytical mindset, with experience using data to drive decisions and communicate value.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a strong bias for action.

Preferred Experience Familiarity with privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and their impact on data strategy.

Experience in subscription, ad-tech, or content distribution platforms.

MBA or technical degree a plus.

Additional Information Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Salary Range : $195,000 - $235,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

Benefits : This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

NBCUniversal is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and / or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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