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

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race (including, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, and protective and treated or untreated hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates.