Director of Product, Platforms - Remote

Overview

The Athletic is seeking a Director of Product for Platforms to lead product strategy and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enhancing user experience in a fully remote capacity.

In Short

• Lead the strategy and roadmap for product areas.
• Collaborate with tech executives and cross-functional teams.
• Manage and develop a team of Product Managers.
• Drive impact through strategic initiatives.
• Enhance organizational operations and efficiencies.
• Focus on consumer digital products across web, iOS, and Android.
• Emphasize data-driven decision making.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Engage with sports and journalism to inform product strategy.

Requirements

• 4+ years of product leadership experience.
• Strong strategic and communication skills.
• Expertise in consumer digital products.
• Technical knowledge to collaborate with engineering.
• Experience in leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven people management capabilities.
• Passion for sports and journalism.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven insights.
• User-centric approach to product development.
• Willingness to experiment and learn from failures.

Benefits

• 100% remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with a passionate team.
• Engagement with a diverse audience of sports fans.
• Access to a range of professional development opportunities.
• Collaboration with industry leaders in sports media.