Product Manager
Core
Shape the future of the Financial Times mobile app, translating strategy into requirements and delivering a premium mobile experience for a global subscriber base.
Role type
Senior Product Manager (Mobile Apps)
Builds
Native iOS and Android mobile applications for a global news and information platform.
Domain
Digital Media / Publishing / Mobile Technology
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Mobile app product management, Native and cross-platform mobile development knowledge, Mobile ecosystem expertise (App Store policies, push notifications, device capabilities), Product roadmap management, Cross-functional collaboration, Data-driven decision making, Customer discovery and research, Experimentation and A/B testing, Stakeholder influence without formal authority, Ambiguity management
Preferred skills
Subscription-based digital products experience, Publishing or media industry background, Personalization and content discovery features, Offline functionality, External development partner management, Mobile product discipline establishment
Technologies
iOS, Android, Native development, Cross-platform frameworks, Mobile analytics tools
Responsibilities
Translate long-term app strategy into clear product requirements and a deliverable roadmap, Own and prioritize defined areas of the app roadmap balancing customer value and technical dependencies, Work day-to-day with engineering, design, and editorial teams to take initiatives from discovery through release, Establish success measures and use experimentation to optimize the experience, Act as a source of specialist mobile product knowledge for colleagues, Share best practices in app product management and release management, Stay informed about mobile technology developments and emerging capabilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC