Digital Product Management Specialist

New York Road Runners • New York, NY

1d • $80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

NYRR is seeking an entrepreneurial Digital Product Management Specialist who will drive the development, vision and growth of NYRR’s digital product portfolio, including virtual racing. This person will be the voice of the virtual runner and develop, launch and manage virtual products and experiences to give runners around the world access to racing, training and community no matter where they live.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ of Product Management Experience
• 2-3 years’ technical experience
• Experience working with development teams
• Familiarity with digital tracking and mobile apps
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Excitement about white space and creating new products
• Empathy toward the global running community
• Experience working collaboratively with both technical and business teams
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Experience managing product launches and integrations
• Analytical mindset and problem solver
• Ability to prioritize multiple workstreams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Passionate about NYRR’s mission and the virtual running space
• Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• All staff are required to work the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, and the TCS NYC Marathon.

Responsibilities

• Create products and solutions based on needs and understanding of existing virtual runners and potential runners throughout their lifecycle
• Incorporate data, research and market analysis to inform product strategies and roadmaps
• Manage NYRR’s virtual races, including the calendar, race launches, community groups, support and Strava partnership communication
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define digital product roadmap and enhance existing and new products and features
• Integrate partner technologies and other offerings seamlessly into NYRR’s digital product suite
• Create detailed documentation and communicate requirements to IT and development team
• Monitor and report on key metrics to track virtual product progress
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders throughout the organization to keep digital products in line with NYRR’s wider strategy
• Actively engage with the global running community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level