VP, Product Management

About Sotheby's

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.

THE ROLE

Sotheby’s is looking for an experienced product leader for all front-end experiences that drive demand on Sothebys.com and the mobile app. The role encompasses all affiliated Sotheby’s websites and business formats including auctions, private sales and marketplace businesses.

This role leads the long term product strategy, roadmap and execution for Sotheby’s during this critical stage of transformation. You will work closely with your team of product managers on scope and roadmap, partner with designers on user experience, engineering leadership on resource planning, and, most critically, partner with our business teams to execute the roadmap and drive our product transformation. You will also work with other product disciplines to build unique experiences for our clients. You will leverage research, data and metrics to understand our clients’ preferences and make critical product decisions/tradeoffs.

The ideal candidate is someone who excels at delivery, is passionate about user experience, has experience working on front-end consumer facing products, and has worked closely with design and data teams to build consumer products.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of Sotheby’s core business lines

Create a product vision for our client facing applications by conducting market research, user interviews and data analysis

Define a roadmap by generating/collecting product ideas and assessing impact-based priorities

Work closely with engineering leadership on resource planning

Work closely with the design team to develop mockups and conduct user research

Work with the data science team to understand key user/business metrics, testing plans and define measurement for individual projects

Drive project execution to meet its timeline by leading agile scrum sessions with development teams

Lead executive updates and stakeholder meetings

Write concise product requirements and summaries for new feature releases

Develop strong partnerships with both product and business teams

Lead working group meetings to make key decisions, remove obstacles, and raise risks ensuring business goals are met and support the strategic vision of each associated product.

Ideal Experience & Competencies

15+ years product management experience, with at least seven years of management experience

Experience in a consumer technology environment

Experience building websites and apps that were successfully launched in the market

Ability to set and drive the big picture strategy for a cross-functional team, while also providing detailed guidance on individual projects

Demonstrated interest in user experience or art

Proficient in common product design and management frameworks

Organized, collaborative and flexible, able to work calmly and professionally under time sensitive deadlines

Logical problem solver and decision maker with strong attention to details and clear assessment of tradeoffs

Listens well to stakeholders and business owners while remaining focused on finding a path to delivering delightful experiences.

Analytical, with a data first mindset

Functions well in an agile environment

Excellent written and communication skills

Experience working in eCommerce, Lifestyle, Luxury or Arts is a plus

A degree in a technical or quantitative major is strongly preferred

Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus

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