Vindigo: Product Manager, New York, NY
Product Manager
New York, NY
Department:
Product Development
Role:
• Assist in the development of new products for the company.
Why We Want You:
Vindigo has recently restructured and is returning to its core strengths that first made it the leading U.S. innovator in 2002. We are looking for thought leaders across all divisions with experience and passion for the wireless industry who can be an integral team member that defines the vision for 2009 and beyond. Unlike larger media organizations, we remain nimble to react to market changes and offer roles which will directly impact the company's overall strategy and success. We want talented individuals who want to contribute to our growth and help evangelize the positive things currently happening at Vindigo.
About this Role:
We are looking for well-rounded and responsible individuals who knows how to get the job done while having fun all at the same time. We partner with leading brands such as Mapquest and Plaxo, as well as develop our flagship products like Vindigo City Guide, Celebrity Now! and MovieGoer. We offer the freedom of a startup with the stability of a profitable and growing company.
Key Responsibilities:
We are currently seeking a Product Manager to execute on our product strategy, develop our products with innovation and continue to create the best mobile applications in the marketplace. Overall primary job functions include:
Setting strategy for Applications & Services group
• Identify and analyze industry direction
• Identify and engage in new mobile opportunities
• Create product roadmap and tactical direction
Production of all mobile product offerings
• Create compelling products that are fun and easy to use.
• Lead product team in development and distribution of all product lines
• Manage a handful of own products
• Understand the risk and returns for each product
• Full P&L responsibility for all existing and new product lines
Qualifications include:
• Bachelors Degree, 3 -5 years of experience. Mobile experience a huge plus
• Highly passionate for well thought out products
• First rate problem solving skills
• Great attention to detail
• Proven track record and interest in managing consumer facing products
• Motivating attitude and engagement
• Excellent communication skills
About the Company:
Vindigo, headquartered in New York, is the leading provider of mobile products and services in North America. Founded in 1999 and owned by For-Side (JASDAQ), Vindigo offers the largest carrier distribution network in the U.S. and the top-selling application catalog-including MapQuest Mobile and Vindigo City Guide. Vindigo provides mobile marketing and advertising services to Fortune 500 companies, and has launched over 500 campaigns-ranging from SMS and WAP to custom downloadable applications. Uniquely positioned in the industry, Vindigo is a financially strong company with a long track record of success, coupled with prestigious partnerships and consumer brand awareness.
Compensation & Benefits:
• Base salary with performance-based bonus; commensurate with experience.
• Vindigo offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes 401K matching.
To apply, please send your resume indicating the position of interest and salary requirements to: vindigojobs@vindigo.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
Please reference MobileWirelessJobs.com when responding.
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Vindigo: Project Manager, New York, NY
Project Manager
New York, NY
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing key software and technology-related projects and developing a scalable set of processes and tools to help Vindigo execute projects more efficiently.
Why We Want You:
Vindigo has recently restructured its management team and is returning to its core strengths that first made it the leading U.S. innovator in 2002. We are looking for thought leaders across all divisions with experience and passion for the wireless industry who can be an integral team member that defines their departmental vision for 2009 and beyond. Unlike larger media organizations, we remain nimble to react to market changes and offer roles which will directly impact the company's overall strategy and success. We want talented individuals who want to contribute to our growth and help evangelize the positive things currently happening at Vindigo.
About this Role:
This position will be responsible in helping Vindigo organize and build the infrastructure required to manage projects more effectively. In addition, the Senior Project Manager will manage his/her own set of projects that are critical to the development of Vindigo's next generation of products and services.
Responsibilities:
• Engage with stakeholders to plan and execute product and nfrastructure development projects
• Facilitate Vindigo's design, development, testing, and release process
• Establish and maintain internal processes and tools to ensure projects are completed efficiently
• Help define and drive Vindigo's product and technology roadmap
• Work with Product Management, Engineering, and QA teams to ensure products are developed according to business requirements
• Manage cross-functional development teams of approximately 5-15 people
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, and baselines
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree. Computer science or related degree is a plus.
• 5+ years experience in software project management
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform effectively in a demanding, team-oriented environment
• Working knowledge of agile development methodologies
• PMP or related certification is a plus
• Wireless experience is a plus
Compensation & Benefits:
•Base salary with performance-based bonus; commensurate with experience.
• Vindigo offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes 401K matching.
To apply, please send your resume indicating the position of interest and salary requirements to: vindigojobs@vindigo.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
Please reference MobileWirelessJobs.com when responding.
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June 04, 2008
USAconnectors.com: Product Manager, San Mateo, CA
Product Manager
Type: Contract-to-hire or Fulltime – you MUST be authorized to work full-time in the US to apply for this position
Locations: San Mateo, Los Angeles, CA
Job Code: 0608-W04
One of the top Mobile Games Producers in the USA. Comprehensive employee benefits including Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) Plan, Full Medical, Vision, Dental Coverage, 10-12 Company Paid Holidays and a fun work environment.
Responsibilities:
• The product manager is responsible for both product & brand management functions across multiple titles and/or brands.
• Primary responsibilities include strategic planning, product guidance, marketing plans, partner relations, channel marketing and sales support.
• Develop and control market research. Work closely with the Sales Team to provide information and help improve support with major carriers.
• Generate product positioning, selling points/features.
• Partner with Product Development to meet market needs. Develop and execute marketing plans/promotional materials.
• Work with International Teams and International Marketing for execution of worldwide launches.
• Design Marketing and Communications Strategies.
Key Skills:
• Four to five years of marketing experience (preferably in entertainment/mobile/games area) with product management/marketing experience.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the company.
• Great work ethic and communications skills.
• Ability to work on your own in a startup environment.
• Business or Marketing Degree (MBA)
About USAconnectors
We are a group of Consultants working with the TOP Mobile Games Publishers.
USAconnectors.com is a new; customer focused Mobile Consulting Company, placing Engineers, Developers, Quality Assurance and Project Managers into key positions at the top Games Companies - either as FULLTIME or on CONTRACT. Our contracts range from short term to multi-year, typically on-site throughout Southern California. Some positions are off-site.
Positions posted as: FULLTIME - you will become an employee of one of the Top Games Publishers.
Positions posted as: CONTRACTOR - for USAconnectors.com you will be placed on-site on a project-by-project basis. We are looking for people who can commit anything from 3 months to 1 year to our company as a Contractor.
To apply, please send your MS Word resume indicating the position of interest, JOB CODE: 0608-W04 and salary requirements to: jobs@usaconnectors.com
For more information please visit our website:
http://www.usaconnectors.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please reference MobileWirelessJobs.com when responding.
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USAconnectors.com: Server Applications Engineer, Los Angeles, CA
Server Applications Engineer
Type: Contract-to-hire or Fulltime – you MUST be authorized to work full-time in the US to apply for this position
Locations: Orange County, Los Angeles, CA
Job Code: 0608-W03
A leading US based Mobile Applications Company. Comprehensive employee benefits including Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) Plan, Full Medical, Vision, Dental Coverage, 10-12 Company Paid Holidays and a fast paced work environment.
Responsibilities:
• Design/develop/maintain the server side applications and service products.
• Create and contribute to system architecture.
• Work with developers, enhance system performance.
• Translate customer and product requirements into design specifications and ultimately real applications.
• Work with other developers to set standards and define best practices for coding and design.
Key Skills:
• Two to three years of development experience in a commercial software server development environment.
• Strong experience in C or C++, Postgres/Oracle, UNIX and Linux.
• Experience with all phases of product development lifecycle, including prototyping, test and product release and sustaining engineering.
• Working knowledge of XML, threads/debugging.
• Proactive self-starter!
• Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree.
About USAconnectors
We are a group of Consultants working with the TOP Mobile Games Publishers.
USAconnectors.com is a new; customer focused Mobile Consulting Company, placing Engineers, Developers, Quality Assurance and Project Managers into key positions at the top Games Companies - either as FULLTIME or on CONTRACT. Our contracts range from short term to multi-year, typically on-site throughout Southern California. Some positions are off-site.
Positions posted as: FULLTIME - you will become an employee of one of the Top Games Publishers.
Positions posted as: CONTRACTOR - for USAconnectors.com you will be placed on-site on a project-by-project basis. We are looking for people who can commit anything from 3 months to 1 year to our company as a Contractor.
To apply, please send your MS Word resume indicating the position of interest, JOB CODE: 0608-W03 and salary requirements to: jobs@usaconnectors.com
For more information please visit our website:
http://www.usaconnectors.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please reference MobileWirelessJobs.com when responding.
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USAconnectors.com: Mobile Games Programmer BREW J2ME, San Diego, CA
Mobile Games Programmer BREW / J2ME
Type: Contract-to-hire or Fulltime – you MUST be authorized to work full-time in the US to apply for this position
Locations: San Diego, San Mateo, Los Angeles, CA
Job Code: 0608-W02
One of the top Mobile Games Producers in the USA. Comprehensive employee benefits including Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) Plan, Full Medical, Vision, Dental Coverage, 10-12 Company Paid Holidays and a fun work environment.
Responsibilities:
• Develop cutting edge games and applications for J2ME and BREW from concept to completion
• Participate in a team environment to develop the best in mobile content
• Assist in the full cycle development of mobile games
• Development, writing and debugging of code
• Work with pre-existing platform API’s and tools
Key Skills:
• 2+ years of programming experience (Either BREW or J2ME)
• Highly motivated, with a passion for video games
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to respond well under pressure
• Must possess strong game programming skills
• Have Developed Games for J2ME/BREW
• Good communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Other Skills:
• Strong knowledge of video games
• 2D/3D programming on GBA/NGage/PDA
About USAconnectors
We are a group of Consultants working with the TOP Mobile Games Publishers.
USAconnectors.com is a new; customer focused Mobile Consulting Company, placing Engineers, Developers, Quality Assurance and Project Managers into key positions at the top Games Companies - either as FULLTIME or on CONTRACT. Our contracts range from short term to multi-year, typically on-site throughout Southern California. Some positions are off-site.
Positions posted as: FULLTIME - you will become an employee of one of the Top Games Publishers.
Positions posted as: CONTRACTOR - for USAconnectors.com you will be placed on-site on a project-by-project basis. We are looking for people who can commit anything from 3 months to 1 year to our company as a Contractor.
To apply, please send your MS Word resume indicating the position of interest, JOB CODE: 0608-W02 and salary requirements to: jobs@usaconnectors.com
For more information please visit our website:
http://www.usaconnectors.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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