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OCLC · 2 months ago

Senior Product Manager, Cataloging Applications

Dublin, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

OCLC is a technology company focused on connecting libraries and making knowledge accessible worldwide. The Senior Product Manager will lead the vision and strategy for foundational cataloging applications, balancing ongoing product management with innovation and strategic development.

Web Development

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for our cataloging applications

Lead the modernization of existing product lines, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our customers

Drive product discovery and delivery, working across the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch

Oversees market analysis and develops product strategy and business case

Defines strategic product goals

Produces product roadmap

Collaborates on release plans with Development

Collaborates with finance in the production of product budgets and forecasts

Develops pricing strategies and product positioning plans which contribute to maximizing product profitability

Provides leadership to cross-functional product workgroups

Leads Product management meetings

Resolves conflicts and drives consensus

Facilitates collaboration and communication and secures commitment between Development and Product Management workgroups towards achievement of common goals

Develops and monitors progress on product roadmap

Assists in the development of strategies for customer acquisition and retention; manages relationships with user groups and assists sales team in generation of marketing and awareness plans

Understands how and when to commission market research in order to develop and maintain expertise in markets served, alternative services, new technology, and related standards

Can generate appropriate information for market sizes by sector / territory and can generate market penetration statistics

Provides training and support to the sales and support team; may assist in significant sales calls

Analyses reasons for OCLC product wins and losses against competition and can provide meaningful information to aid product planning

Will work to define and rationalize user personas

Will produce market/sector white papers

Provides input into portfolio business plans, roadmaps, strategies, metrics, and progress reports and reviews

Serves as mentor and support as needed for less experienced Product Managers

Qualification

Library science knowledgeProduct roadmap developmentCustomer engagementFinancial planningMetadata standardsCollaborationProblem-solvingCustomer relationship skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skillsCross-functional leadership

Required

Deep Domain Knowledge: You must have a strong understanding of library science, metadata, and data standards. The ability to speak fluently to the technical requirements and challenges of the library community is essential

Strategic Thinking: A track record of developing product roadmaps and a desire to challenge the status quo to create new, innovative solutions

Customer Engagement: Experience in a customer-facing role, including direct engagement through activities like webinars, office hours, and on-site visits. You should be comfortable building strong relationships and gathering feedback directly from users

Collaboration: A natural collaborator and communicator who can work effectively with internal teams, including sales, marketing, technology, and other product groups

Problem-Solving: A proven ability to solve complex problems and a curious mindset that drives you to explore new technologies and approaches

Bachelors Degree

4 to 6 years experience in cataloging or metadata library services or systems

6 to 8 years experience in product, project or program management preferred in the library market

Knowledge of library systems and technologies and excitement for opportunities with AI

Well developed communication and presentation skills and demonstrated experience in presenting information at a senior management level

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional team environment and manage multiple priorities

Demonstrated ability with financial planning and financial forecasting

Extensive understanding of technical capabilities and market requirements needed to develop innovative market plans

Strong customer relationship skills

Preferred

Masters degree

Benefits

Best-in-class health coverage

Retirement plans with generous company contributions

Free use of our on-site ﬁtness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room

Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC

Health and wellness events

Paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships

Company

OCLC

OCLC, a non-profit cooperative of libraries, uses cloud-based infrastructure to connect libraries to manage and share the world’s knowledge.

Founded in 1967

Dublin, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.oclc.org

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