BRAND MANAGER/PRODUCT MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES:Position is responsible for driving the operational performance of specific educational programs, including leading efforts to increase student retention and improve customer service. This position is an integral member of the brand team responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans to grow and service students. Responsibility also includes closely monitoring and driving business analysis, market research, and performance analysis as well leading collaborative efforts throughout program development, launch and delivery cycles to assure effective program performance, meeting established qualitative and quantitative standards. Specifics include:
1.Drive operational performance across assigned programmatic areasa.Reporting and analyzing results & trends
b.Developing and executing initiatives to increase performance
c.Student retention performance
d.Marketing and admissions performance
e.Competitiveness
2.Conduct market research to develop marketing plans, business strategies and program positioning
3.Identify trends and drivers, competitive analysis, program development and go-to market strategy (sizing, pricing, marketing, distribution…..) leading to new program offerings and improved service levels.4.Assists in the development of program building ideas and works with others to execute plans that meet investment and growth criteria. Manage and drive product management and service improvement projects with internal and external resources to achieve results.
5.Manages program rollouts & revisions including scheduling, budgeting, phase reviews, reporting status, recovery plans, etc.
6.Documents existing processes and recommends new processes leading to improved quality and on-time delivery.
COMPENSATION:
·Base $90,000 plus·Minimum 10% bonus
·Comprehensive health benefits
·401(k) with company match
·Life insurance
·Tuition reimbursementJ.T. Brady and Associates is an Executive Search Firm contracted to fill this dynamic role. Our client is a leader in the field of post secondary education. Specific details will be provided to the qualified candidate. Actual location of position is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. If you cannot commute or relocate to the area, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THE POSITION. If you wish to respond and possess the required background and experience, please contact us as listed below referencing Job Code BMED. QUALIFIED CANDIDATE RESPONSES ONLY. Resumes submitted by email must be in Word format. All responses will be held in strict confidence.NO PHONE CALLS PLEASECONTACT:
Jack Brady
[Click here for email]
10900 Perry Highway #12203
Wexford, PA 15090
REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE:·Minimum of 8 years progressive management experience in one or more of the following: Program Development for Education and/or Services, Program/Product Marketing, Finance and Operations
·Experience in building or creating businesses in a professional services industry (non-tangible in nature), direct to consumer; online environment experience a plus.
·Multifunctional skill base (financial, operations, as well as marketing)
·Knowledge of marketing, including marketing research, market sizing, pricing, communications and product launch processes.
·Financial acumen including ability to read, understand and produce product income statements, return on investment analysis, budgets and net-present value analysis
·Operational experience including scheduling, procurement and quality control.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:·Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree preferred