Senior Product Manager, Publishing (Mobile Apps)

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.

Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.

Our Purpose: We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.

We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments. Australia belongs here. We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.

This role is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, based out of Nine's North Sydney Office. We'd like someone who can come in at least 3 days per week. 

Job Description

As the Senior Product Manager for Mobile Apps, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end product lifecycle for mobile apps that deliver value to our audiences and drive business growth. You will work closely with the Head of Audience Product, other senior product managers, and cross-functional teams including product design, engineering and business to define and execute product strategies and roadmaps that meet the needs of our audiences and achieve business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding and expertise in mobile operating systems and devices, as well as the Apple App and Google Play stores and ecosystems. 

Product Strategy and Roadmap:

• Collaborate with the Head of Audience Product, other senior product managers, and cross-functional teams to develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps that align with business objectives and audience needs. 
• Conduct market research, analyse user feedback, and stay informed on industry trends to identify new opportunities and areas for innovation. 
• Prioritise features and enhancements based on business value, technical feasibility, and user feedback.

 Product Development and Execution:

•  Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and post-launch optimization, for our mobile apps on both iOS and Android platforms. 
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, content, marketing, and analytics to ensure the successful delivery of products. 
• Define and track key product metrics to measure the success and impact of products. 
• Analyse data to identify opportunities for product improvements and optimizations. 

Stakeholder Management:

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including editorial teams, sales teams, technology teams, and external partners. 
• Effectively communicate product plans, progress, and results to stakeholders. 
• Collaborate with other senior product managers to ensure that digital products align with overall product strategy

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in product management, with a focus on mobile apps and mobile operating systems and devices
• Proven track record of successfully delivering mobile apps that meet business objectives and audience needs, with expertise in the Apple App and Google Play stores and ecosystems.
• Deep knowledge of product methodologies, ways of working and processes including design thinking, customer research and discovery 
• Comfortable in Agile ways of working, collaborating with an Engineering Manager and Iteration Manager
• Experience championing an iterative, data driven approach to product development
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Additional Information

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.