Executive Management Professional
The successful candidates will have at least five years of e-commerce and interactive marketing experience and Project and/or Product Management experience BA/BS degree REQUIRED. The assignment is with Verizon Wireless for 6 months but will be extended based on performance of selected worker and budget.
Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for managing online marketing for Web properties on www.verizonwireless.com including Messaging, IM, Mobile Web, Mobile Email, Alerts, Media Management, Location-based Applications, and new product introductions.
• Internet Sales and Marketing lead for products and services including Verizon Video, Cloud services, Messaging, VZ Navigator, and Family Locator.
• Develop marketing requirements and implement them as superior online experiences for new products and product line enhancements.
• Implement marketing initiatives to support sales and utilization of portfolio sites.
• Drive Verizon Wireless revenue and KPI performance through product adoption and content sales. Identify new opportunities for enhancement and improvement.
• Manage the strategy and development roadmap for the Verizon Wireless Media Store http://mediastore.verizonwireless.com
• Serve as the usability and customer experience subject matter expert on cross-functional teams that include staff from the product management, content programming, project management, customer service, legal, IT, and Internet Sales and Marketing teams.
• Manage external agencies including writing project briefs and reviewing interactive designs.
• Project-manage and align the resources required for the flawless product launches.
• Serve as a liaison to IT organizations and Web developers for the purpose of translating marketing requirements into technical approaches.
• Lead core teams to align stakeholders and bring Websites to market.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis before and after Website launches to ensure usability and technical feasibility.
• Prepare internal communications for the customer service organization to use when answering customer inquiries.
• Compile project status, sales, and web traffic reports.
• Manage project delivery to designated milestones.
Qualifications:
• BA/BS degree required, MBA in Marketing preferred.
• 7+ years of marketing or sales experience required.
• 5+ years of online marketing experience required.
• 5+ years of wireless experience preferred.
• Project management experience required.
• Usability Expert Certification preferred.
• Experience working with creative agencies and visual / interaction designers.
• Proven ability to handle a fast paced environment with frequently shifting priorities and keep track of multiple concurrent projects.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and complete important time-sensitive tasks.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Must be able to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must have experience negotiating with outside vendors.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel