Sr. Director of Product for Next Gen Search, Yahoo Search
Yahoo
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Sr. Director of Product for Next Gen Search, Yahoo Search
Yahoo Search is seeking an innovative, strategic and results-driven Senior Director of Product to lead the evolution of our search products. As we implement new technologies to evolve search; this leader will influence the product strategy, development and delivery for our consumer products and experiences. We are looking for folks that are looking to push beyond the status quo to change the way folks interact and use search.
The ideal candidate will be an inventive and a creative problem solver who loves to build and lead high-performing teams. You are a strategic thinker who understands what motivates users to consume and engage with search and you have strong execution skills that help bring your unique vision to life. You are passionate about the work you do and motivated to create the next evolution of search that harnesses the power of technology and pushes the boundaries with where search can go. You are a collaborator who loves working with others to solve complex problems and discover fresh solutions. You love exploring ideas, anticipating what users need before they realize they need it and moving quickly. You have a relentless drive to create high-quality work and the ability to inspire others to raise the bar and deliver more than they ever thought possible.
If this opportunity excites you -- come and join us!
Responsibilities:
Developing a clear product vision for next generation Yahoo Search products and ensuring that vision is translated into roadmaps that communicate strategic priorities through specific initiatives that have tangible, measurable outcomes
Maintain strong working relationships with key business & technology stakeholders at every level of the organization
Collaborate closely with other product leaders; especially to drive and define a vibrant product culture
Take a customer-focused and evidence-based approach to defining, executing, and delivering a product roadmap and product strategy
Be accountable for driving key business metrics including user engagement & growth
Assist in guiding significant technical investment and architectural decisions, to support long-term product initiatives
Qualifications:
Product experience in launching consumer experiences, preferably in AI or search experiences that combine editorial and technology inputs.
Track record of driving consumer internet product growth through product creation or improvement (growth tactics + substantial increase in core product value)
Experience defining a product strategy, with deep understanding of how investments will ladder up to that strategy through initiatives and roadmaps
Prioritize ruthlessly, using data and tapping into the experience of a broader team, to optimize velocity.
Demonstrated user empathy
Keep your word on commitments
End-to-end ownership mindset
Passionate about redefining the search space
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The compensation for this position ranges from $172,645.00 - $375,285.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don’t require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you’ll be given notice to make arrangements.
If you’re curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.
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