Business Insider is hiring a Vice President of Product to join our User Journey Group, serving as the groups head of product and a key executive responsible for guiding the overall product direction that integrates seamlessly with our broader business goals.
Business Insider is for people who are driven, optimistic and always looking forward. Our mission is to inspire action through thought-provoking stories. We tell our audience what they want and need to know to improve their lives and the world with storytelling that is accessible, smart, sometimes unexpected, and always helpful. Our team members embody and uphold Business Insider’s three core values: we are all one team, we are effective, and we strive to get better every day.Our User Journey Group is a dynamic team at the forefront of digital innovation, responsible for creating seamless and engaging user interactions from first click to loyal subscription.
By leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep industry insights, we address complex challenges with fast, simple and effective solutions that drive user engagement and growth. This group is responsible for engagement, brand, and subscriptions.
The Role & Team:
As the Vice President of Product, you will lead the strategic product vision and execution for the User Journey Group, aligning product initiatives with the company’s broader objectives. You will work very closely with the Chief Subscriptions Officer and Editorial Leads to ensure alignment, shared vision and achieve business and editorial goals.This role reports directly to the Chief Product Officer and sits on the Product User Journey Group.This role will be based in our New York City headquarters with flexibility for partial remote work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage extensive product portfolios, leveraging your advanced understanding of market trends and competitive landscapes to drive innovative solutions.
- Shape the User Journey strategy and lead large, cross-functional teams to significant business impacts through strategic product improvements and operational excellence.
- Foster innovation within product teams, champion effective change management, and lead high-level initiatives that enhance Business Insider’s market position.
- Influence company-wide strategies, represent the company in public speaking engagements, and drive initiatives that lead to industry-leading KPIs.
- Develop and execute a forward-looking product strategy aimed at achieving meaningful KPI growth through smart product enhancements and exceptional user engagement.
- Define and drive the User Journey product roadmap, ensuring alignment with the strategic business goals and market demands.
- Build and scale high-performing product and UX design teams, establishing a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Monitor KPIs and adjust strategies as needed to enhance product performance and user satisfaction.
- Engage with external partners and stakeholders to maintain Business Insider’s competitive edge and visibility in the market.
- A cultural example and leader for the whole Product and Tech team. You will be visible, collaborative and always leading with good intent.
The Ideal Candidate Has:
- Proven expertise in digital media, with a strong track record in managing product portfolios and driving user-centered product innovations.
- Exceptional leadership skills, capable of managing large teams and influencing company-wide initiatives.
- Strong analytical abilities and experience in utilizing consumer insights to guide product development.
- Excellent communication skills, adept at high-level negotiations and public speaking.
- Experience and proven ability to build and maintain positive and progressive team culture in a remote/hybrid environment.
Salary &
Benefits:
- Base salary: $225,000 - $260,000 (dependent on skills, experience, and competencies)
- Unlimited PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 16 weeks of parental leave
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Matched and vested 401k plan
- Access to resources for financial planning guidance, family planning services, mental health reachout and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Additional benefits include commuter benefits, phone reimbursement, gym membership discounts, and more
Business Insider is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and, when making employment decisions, does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality or national origin, religion, disability, familial status, and military or veteran status. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.Are you passionate about this opportunity, but worried that you don’t have 100% of the experience we’re looking for? We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to the Insider community.
About Business Insider
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Business Insider is a global journalism company that covers the world of business, tech, innovation, and beyond. With headquarters in New York and offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, Belfast, and Singapore, we reach an audience of more than 375 million with storytelling that’s fascinating, unexpected, and always helpful.As a company, we strive to be inspiring and effective, we value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Our company motto is “get better every day,” which means we value all people.
Diversity reflects the different life experiences, identities, and perspectives that make each of us unique. For more information on our DEI mission click here.Business Insider supports a distributed workforce that allows for varied work locations. Many roles are eligible for 100% remote or hybrid remote/office work unless otherwise noted.
