Group Product Manager

Elsevier; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in information and analytics in Oxford is seeking a Group Product Manager to drive product strategy and enhance editor workflows. You will lead a talented team and collaborate with engineers and UX designers to deliver innovative solutions that impact scientific publishing. This role demands proven product management success and strong leadership capabilities. Competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Proven success in product management, leading end-to-end product lifecycle.
• Experience in building and coaching high-performing product teams.
• Strong ability to translate complex problems into innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product vision aligned with business goals.
• Lead and develop high-performing product teams.
• Translate research publication challenges into scalable solutions.
• Drive product success by setting KPIs and measuring impact.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align priorities and maximize value delivery.

Skills

Product management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Customer-centric approach

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

Are you a visionary leader passionate about shaping the future of scholarly publishing?

Do you have a knack for inspiring teams, driving innovation and delivering products that make a meaningful impact on science and society?

About the Business

Elsevier is a global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

About our team

Our Submissions product team is at the forefront of transforming the research publication landscape. Supporting researchers with the submission of millions of manuscripts annually, we enable peer review and editorial workflows for the largest, global scientific publisher. Our goal is to help researchers get their research published whilst safeguarding the integrity of knowledge.

We are a passionate data-driven team committed to delivering solutions that safeguard the integrity of knowledge and empower researchers worldwide. Collaboration, curiosity and customer obsession are at our core.

About the role

As a Group Product Manager, within Elsevier’s global Submissions, you will be a key driver of our product strategy, leading a talented team dedicated to enhancing editor workflows and advancing research integrity. Your strategic vision will shape innovative features and solutions that have a tangible impact on the quality and trustworthiness of scientific publishing.

In this leadership role, you will collaborate with cross-functional squads of engineers, UX designers, data scientists, and subject matter experts to deliver world-class products that empower researchers, editors, and publishers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a compelling product vision aligned with business goals
• Lead and develop high-performing product teams, fostering a culture of innovation, customer focus, and continuous improvement
• Translate complex research publication challenges into innovative, scalable solutions
• Drive product success by setting clear KPIs, measuring impact, and iterating based on data and customer feedback
• Collaborate with stakeholders across research, editorial, and technology domains to align priorities and maximize value delivery
• Cultivate a strategic mindset within your team, evaluating market opportunities and guiding product roadmaps

Requirements

• Proven success in product management, with experience of leading end-to-end product lifecycle in a fast-paced, data-driven environment
• Demonstrated leadership in building and coaching high-performing product teams
• Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex problems into innovative solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing across multiple domains
• Customer-centric with a passion for understanding user needs and delivering impactful solutions
• Analytical mindset, skilled in defining, tracking and leveraging KPIs to measure success

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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