Product Manager - Contract

Direct Agents is looking for a talented Product Manager- for a 2-3 month contract - to drive the development of our next-generation products and ensure they meet the needs of our users and stakeholders.

As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of our brand new media product, from ideation through launch. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, to create a product that resonates with our audience and aligns with our business goals.

Ways you’ll make an impact

You’ll be responsible for helping design and manage an AI Platform that can provide automated insights, performance analysis, and forecasting for a marketing firm. This platform will be used internally to guide key business decisions. You will be the primary owner responsible for leading the project, working closely with our Head of Data Analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate the product vision and strategy in alignment with overall company goals.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, user needs, and opportunities for product innovation.
• Gather and prioritize product requirements from stakeholders, translating them into actionable user stories and features.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery, facilitating agile development processes.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Monitor product performance through metrics and user feedback, making data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary point of contact for product-related inquiries, representing the product to internal and external stakeholders.

Desired Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA is a plus
• 4+ years proven experience as a Product Manager in the media, technology, or entertainment industry; startups are a plus 
• Strong understanding for AI (aka machine learning, deep learning, neural networks
• Strong understanding of product development processes and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven mindset.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Asana) and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel).
• Passion for media and an understanding of industry trends, audience behavior, and emerging technologies.

Technical Requirements

Must have familiarity with: 

• AI - OpenAI, Anthropic, LLMs, Perplexity

• Frameworks: Next js, React 
• Databases - Azure (mainly utilized), and GBQ
• Data Ingestion - Automated data ingestion using Improvado service (mainly utilized) or custom-built Python scripts
• Data Transformation - Using Power Query or custom-built Python scripts
• Javascript

This role is based in our NYC office and you must reside or be willing to relocate within commuting distance of the office for this role.

CLIENTS WE’VE WORKED WITH INCLUDE

Marvel, NBA, NYSE, WacoalCW, Morgan Stanley, and more 

WHY DIRECT AGENTS

We believe that personal success comes from the hard work that you put in. We skip the politics and bureaucracy and empower you to directly impact the speed of your growth. Below is just some of what sets us apart and the opportunities you’ll have to thrive:

Certified Minority Owned Business: We are one of the few agencies to be 48% BIPOC across the agency and 38% of senior leadership. Additionally, we celebrate our 60% Female representation, 40% of senior leadership.

Access to Cutting-Edge Practices: Stay at the forefront of the industry with forward-thinking practices across major technology platforms like Google AI search, Meta, TikTok, and Amazon

Future Forward AI: Future proof your career with access to AI research and best practices for AI powered Data analysis, efficiency and custom AI Chatbots

Personalized Career Development: Receive tailored support for your professional journey, including direct access to executive leaders who are invested in your success

Continuous Learning Opportunities: Engage in a variety of internal and external training programs and conferences covering technical skills, professional growth, leadership and management

Fast Paced Growth that speaks for itself with a 12 month average time to promotion and 9 month average time to compensation change with a standard to review annually. 

OUR AWARD-WINNING PEOPLE FIRST CULTURE

7x Winner of Crain’s Best Places to Work (2018 - present)

Most Dedicated to Employee Growth finalist in Digiday’s Work Life Awards

ESSENTIALS AND PERKS

• $50-60/hr, depending on experience 
• A new MacBook Pro laptop for ease of work
• A newly built and sun drenched penthouse office with incredible views over Flatiron 
  • Our ‘Acceleration Hub’ is our new NYC HQ located on 5th Ave in the heart of the Flatiron District
  • Each team member has a dedicated workspace with 2 large monitors and all the necessary peripherals (Jabra headset, keyboard, mouse)
• Happy Hours and our premier annual events including ‘Field Day’ and our annual themed Holiday party extravaganza
• Dog friendly office! 
• An inspiring atmosphere with supportive colleagues and innovative projects
• Future career development opportunities with internal and external opportunities for professional growth and networking
• Epic regular team building and celebrations
• An unwavering belief that we can build, create and grow together!