ESPN Mobile is seeking a Product Manager who will be responsible for the product planning and execution of ESPN mobile applications, across multiple mobile platforms. This includes gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with a cross-functional team throughout the product lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for an avid sports fan with product management and leadership skills to play a key role in shaping the future of ESPN’s leading mobile applications business and supporting the company’s overall strategy and goals.

ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation.

ESPN was founded by Bill Rasmussen and launched on September 7, 1979. Now with over 6,500 employees, each year ESPN televises more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of sports programming. The company’s mission is to serve sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere.

This is a project position with an estimated length of 1.5 years.

Responsibilities
- Drive all aspects of the entire product(s) lifecycle from ideation to planning and execution - Gather, specify and prioritize product requirements, ensure clear communication of those requirements to the business, developers, design and QA - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define and manage product strategy and roadmap - Join forces with the design team to create product wireframes, design and user interface - Manage internal technical resources and 3rd party vendors through the software development lifecycle - Cooperate with finance, sales and analytics teams to define key product performance indicators, including revenue forecasts and usage goals - Track product metrics, customer feedback, user research and usability surveys; report out on key findings, drive product evolution and decision making based on data - Team up with marketing to create product marketing and promotional plans - Help create customer care support documentation and troubleshoot reported issues - Work closely with Technical Lead and internal stakeholders to evaluate and select required vendors - Generate and evangelize new ideas based on new product and technology trends

Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of product management experience - Demonstrated success launching high quality digital and mobile products in a consumer-oriented company - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, a team player - Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority - Insightful, innovative and adapts well to a dynamic and fast-paced environment - Familiarity with 3rd party analytics and advertising platforms - Excellent understanding of great user experience (UE, UX) and how it’s enabled by underlying technology - Strong familiarity with mobile platforms (iOS, Android, etc) and development languages such as html5, CSS, etc - Strong passion for sports

Preferred Qualifications
- Computer science or engineering background - Development experience a strong plus

Preferred Education
- MBA degree

Required Education
- Marketing, Business or related Bachelor’s degree

Additional Information
Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for. ESPN, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.