About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain product roadmaps for publishing systems, prioritizing enhancements and development initiatives based on business impact and user needs.
- Lead end-to-end implementation of workflow improvements, system configurations, and software updates, including planning, testing, deployment coordination, and stakeholder communication.
- Manage product backlogs and collaborate with editorial, production, finance, and technology teams to define priorities and deliver effective solutions.
- Identify workflow challenges and opportunities for improvement, developing scalable solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
- Coordinate user acceptance testing activities and ensure successful adoption of new features and platform enhancements.
- Establish and maintain system quality assurance processes, including testing programs to identify performance issues and prevent platform regressions.
- Analyze usability data, user feedback, and system metrics to generate actionable insights and guide future product development.
- Ensure publishing platforms meet accessibility, privacy, and regulatory requirements, including relevant digital standards and compliance expectations.
- Provide technical guidance and operational support to internal teams, serving as a subject matter expert for publishing systems.
- Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including performance reviews, service agreements, and enhancement coordination.
- Monitor system performance, budgets, and project progress while communicating updates and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Partner with technology teams and external providers to troubleshoot issues, evaluate solutions, and support system improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Six or more years of relevant professional experience in product management, digital platforms, publishing technology, or related areas.
- Experience developing and managing product strategies for complex digital products or information systems.
- Strong knowledge of publishing technologies, digital workflows, industry trends, and technology implementation practices.
- Experience managing product lifecycles, roadmaps, backlogs, system enhancements, and platform improvements.
- Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Experience working with electronic publishing platforms, peer review systems, or content management technologies preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence teams and present complex concepts clearly.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage projects with significant ownership.
- Strong collaboration skills and experience building effective relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
- Experience with usability analysis, reporting tools, accessibility standards, or compliance requirements is a plus.
Conditions
- Estimated compensation range of $92,040 - $126,550, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Fully remote work opportunity with occasional travel for meetings or organizational events.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Retirement and savings benefits.
- Paid holidays and paid personal leave.
- Transportation subsidies.
- Education assistance opportunities.
- Benefits-eligible position with a competitive overall compensation package.
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful digital transformation initiatives within a mission-driven environment.