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A new job is available at many companies that require inter-disciplinary skills: interactive product manager.

Here are excerpts from job descriptions since 2009:

nFusion is looking for an interactive product manager to lead the strategy and development of interactive marketing programs and technology solutions. The ideal candidate will be capable of combining business, technology and user experience disciplines to deliver effective, high-value Web-based products and programs. Candidates must be confident self-starters and team players who can lead multidisciplinary teams to create smart, innovative solutions for our clients. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with technical development team members, as well as key business stakeholders.

CBS Interactive: Product Manager

Experience requirements (excerpts):

- Must be a mobile expert – extremely knowledgeable and on the cutting edge of mobile applications, WAP, SMS/MMS technologies, mobile media, emerging mobile technologies, and mobile marketing

- 3+ years of experience in WEB or Wireless project management, product management, or product marketing with some understanding of consumer research, data mining, product strategy, pricing, and online promotion

- Experience writing Product Requirement Documents (PRD’s) and forecast models

- Experience working with and account managing wireless carriers, developers, and/or other mobile service partners

- Passion for and knowledge of interactive technology and platforms required

- Experience in XML, HTML, and Photoshop helpful

- Background working with music, entertainment, or news-related services preferred

Shubert Interactive Services Product Manager

(one of Broadway's leading theatrical management companies)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (excerpts):

•Manage revisions and improvements to Shubert Organization (and subsidiary) content websites, managing relationships with outside design and consulting firms and internal software development staff

•Maintain project schedule, requirements documentation, budget management, change control procedures and cost estimates with input from team members as needed; Resolve project-related issues; Escalate larger project issues and risks to management for resolution

•Participate on the team which manages Shubert Organization (and subsidiary) e-commerce websites in planning, implementation, and evaluation of both small and large improvements and revisions

•Analyze sales and usage trends and provide recommendations regarding the effectiveness of site content, marketing, search engine optimization and user interface

•Identify new marketing opportunities, including social networking, location-based marketing, etc.

•Participate in developing the vision and strategy for current and new consumer-facing technology

•Identify and target potential new affiliates, and areas for growth & improvement in the program

•Support the customer service department in customer service issues which arise from technology issues, including reviewing and responding to customer emails which have been escalated