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POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager of Products is part of the team that helps to plan, co-design, and execute global programs (in-person and hybrid) within the products department including global learning, forum, and communities. This individual partners with top content providers and higher education institutions and vendors, develops and executes virtual programs (such as Nano Learning, Powerhouse speakers series), and forum events among other initiatives.
This team member adds value by acquiring and overseeing programs from start to finish including negotiating with vendors, advocating and negotiating new partnerships, prepping speakers, HEI and service providers for our unique audience, seeing tailor-made executive education programs through to execution, and conducting needs assessments for providing training opportunities according to member challenges.
Staying calm under stress and pressure, delivering on deadlines, demonstrating agility, creative thinking, a can-do attitude, a global mindset, and a thirst for continual learning are all musts. The Products Manager liaises with various member teams to deliver on action plans and works cooperatively with learning colleagues for a range of products initiatives from live to virtual events.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Product Program Management
* Manage assigned products and programs from needs assessment to execution and evaluation.
* Evaluate learning, forum, and community programs across the world, conduct RFPs, and manage the vendor selection process.
* Serve as product owner and event organizer requiring oversight of product data, financial records, marketing, etc.
* Liaise with the products team and portfolio to gather stakeholder input and adjust delivery accordingly.
* Co-design tailor-made programs fitting members' needs, including curriculum, agenda, content, and speakers.
* Conduct site visits as necessary.
* Negotiate partnerships with HEIs and content providers.
* Market products, oversee registrations, and member inquiries.
* Evaluate programs, conduct debriefs, and implement improvements.
* Track analytics and prepare reports.
* Maintain an active learning component, including industry analyses and emerging technologies.
1. Content Production and Management
* Plan and produce NanoLearning series from start to finish.
* Curate and contract speakers and video vendors, manage projects, and provide video editing feedback.
* Produce new content for the LMS as needed.
* Manage LMS and video content alignment with marketing initiatives.
* Support analysis teams for reports and reviews.
* Document program processes to ensure consistency across products.
* Participate in portfolio projects and meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE
* Experience with adult learning, event planning, instructional design, project management, and contracts; association experience is a plus.
* Strong teamwork, accountability, cross-cultural, and communication skills in English; fluency in a second language and international experience are advantages.
* Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
* Ability to travel up to 20%, domestically and internationally.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Professional workplace requiring business casual attire. Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
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