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Hearst Communications, Inc.

Content Development Director

Hearst Communications, Inc., Troy, Michigan, United States, 48083


The Content Development Director role at MOTOR delivers products on-time to quality standards leveraging resources under their supervision within multiple teams. The products delivered are comprised of parts, labor and service information for the automotive industry.

Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.The Content Development Director, through effective leadership, will oversee one or more teams who are responsible for the day-to-day team activities. This is a leadership position in which the incumbent manages projects, organizes and coordinates daily workflow of team members, and is responsible for team performance and human resource concerns. Duties include project management, coaching, training, and customer support.

Objectives of this Role

Align Content Development objectives with strategic goals of the organization

Develop and deliver automotive content according to requirements provided by Content Development leadership

Develop performance goals and operational plans to drive improvements in production efficiency and quality outputs

Manage team members to achieve goals and objectives

Maintain organizational awareness of Content Development activity and performance towards strategic goals

Ensure cross-functional communication and support with all functions, Product, Application Development, Sales & Finance

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes that provide visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles for our key initiatives

Directly manage staff of managers/supervisors & content analysts

Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for the day-to-day performance of the operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks

Provide regular reporting of team performance related to deliverables, productivity and quality

Meet or exceed Customer performance SLA’s

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Resolve problems and disseminate advisories and warnings

Maintain customer satisfaction by providing problem-solving resources

Achieve content development objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews.

Accomplish content development human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, training, and coaching employees.

Build and maintain relationships with department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals.

Ability to travel as needed for conferences, events or customer visits (Up to 10%)

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar leadership role

Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, demonstrated by previous professional success

Automotive industry experience, including an understanding of vehicle components as it applies to parts and servicing at repair facilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrates strategic thinking skills

Creates an environment of strong collaboration

Delegates and empowers effectively

Demonstrates experience in large scale change management initiatives

Drives Talent Development as a priority

Excellent presentation skills

High competency in project planning and execution

Effective negotiation skills in both internal and external settings

Effectively manages development workflow

Strong literacy in the use of Microsoft office applications interaction

Maintain calm under pressure

Strong decision-making skills

Influence without authority

Understanding of system design and data relationships

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the automotive eco-system either in the Aftermarket, OEM or component supplier

Understanding of AutoCare standards used in the Aftermarket

Proven ability to develop innovative solutions for increased productivity

Data services delivery experience

Experience using Salesforce (or equivalent CRM) for delivery & customer support

Strong working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics using business management software

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