Product Manager, Digital Experience Platforms

Rotary International

Evanston (IL)

On-site

USD 139,500 - 155,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Flexible schedules (Flextime)

On-site cafeteria

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Rotary International is seeking a Product Manager for the Digital Experience Platforms umbrella, focusing on a modern composable stack including Sitecore AI, Vercel, and RotaryUI. This role sits within IT Architecture, reporting to the Lead Architect and collaborating with business owners, architects, UX, and development teams to manage the product backlog and deliver solutions efficiently.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in product management with experience in headless architectures and

Qualifications

Must have degree or equivalent experience and 7+ years in product management or tech lead roles.
Experience with Enterprise CMS/DXP and frontend platforms; Sitecore preferred.
Proven Agile/Scrum/Kanban leadership and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Define and drive product vision, strategy, and roadmap for DXP and Enterprise Web Services.
Own and groom backlogs; translate goals into Epics, stories, and acceptance criteria.
Lead daily Agile ceremonies and coordinate cross‑team delivery.
Steward RotaryUI design system and component library to align with DXP and business needs.
Balance new features with technical debt and platform upgrades.
Promote Sitecore AI personalization, intelligent search, and content optimization.
Champion Vercel and Headless Frontend for fast, high‑performing UX.
Serve as liaison between Business Owners and technical teams to unblock work.
Partner with Sitecore/Vercel to stay ahead of roadmaps.

Skills

7+ years product management

Headless CMS

APIs

Microservices

Agile/Scrum/Kanban

Sitecore CMS

Vercel/Next.js

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Sitecore AI

Vercel

RotaryUI component library

React

Front-end architecture

Job description

Job Title: Product Manager, Digital Experience Platforms

Area: Information Technology

Reports to: Lead Architect

Classification: Exempt

Location: Evanston, IL

This position is designated as Hybrid - Fully Flexible and expected to work from our world headquarters office once per month to several times a week. The specific days in the office are determined by managers based on business requirements. Rotary is under the jurisdiction of Illinois employment laws; we require all employees to live within reasonable daily commuting distance to Evanston.

Organization Overview

Rotary is a membership organization that unites people from all continents and cultures who take action to deliver real, long‑term solutions to pressing issues facing our communities and the world. Each year, Rotary members expand their networks, build lasting relationships, and invest more than $300 million and 16 million volunteer hours to improve lives and create positive change in the world. In exchange for hard work and dedication in support of Rotary’s clubs, members and other participants, and their humanitarian service projects, our employees receive competitive salaries, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and job enrichment. To learn more, visit http://www.rotary.org .

Rotary’s Commitment to Belonging

At Rotary, we foster a welcoming environment where all employees are valued and empowered. We are dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities and supporting the growth and well‑being of our team. Join us in building a world where everyone can unite, take action, and create lasting change.

Position Overview

The Product Manager position is responsible for managing and maximizing the value of our digital experience platform (DXP) umbrella, specifically focusing on our modern composable stack: Sitecore AI, Vercel, and RotaryUI. RotaryUI is our shared React component library.

Sitting uniquely within the IT Architecture team, this role reports to the Lead Architect and works closely with Business Owners, Architects, UX Design, and Development teams to manage the product backlog, understand competing priorities, and provide all necessary details for the development team to achieve their goals effectively and efficiently.

You Will Have

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
7+ years of professional experience as a product manager or technical product lead, ideally with experience managing multiple product lines or platform teams
Familiarity with the product management lifecycle and modern web architectures (Headless CMS, APIs, Microservices, and Edge deployment)
Experience managing Enterprise CMS/DXP platforms and/or frontend platform products (Sitecore highly preferred; experience with design systems or component libraries is a plus)
Strong analytical and project management skills, with proven experience actively managing a board in an Agile/Scrum/Kanban environment
Experience building consensus across groups with different priorities and leading diverse cross‑functional teams
Bonus: Certifications (CSPO, CSM) or direct experience with Sitecore AI, Sitecore Search, or Vercel/Next.js ecosystems

You Are Good At

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders and vice versa
Team‑oriented with a proven ability to build consensus across groups with different priorities (e.g., balancing Business Owner feature requests with Architecture's technical requirements)
Tackling problems with creativity and a positive attitude
Possessing strong analytical and decision‑making skills to evaluate technical trade‑offs
Flexible and adaptable to change in a fast‑paced, evolving technology landscape

You Will Be Responsible For

Managing the product vision, strategy, and roadmap across both the DXP platform (Sitecore AI and Vercel) and Enterprise Web Services (RotaryUI component library and shared frontend infrastructure)
Owning, grooming, and maintaining product backlogs across both DXP and EWS by translating high‑level business goals and internal platform needs into actionable Epics, Technical User Stories, and clear Acceptance Criteria
Facilitating daily Agile team ceremonies, including running the daily standup, leading Kanban/Scrum board walkthroughs
Stewarding the RotaryUI design system and component library as a shared internal platform product—prioritizing the component roadmap, coordinating between consuming application teams, and ensuring EWS delivery aligns with DXP and design needs
Balancing the prioritization of new business features with essential architectural tasks (e.g., paying down technical debt, platform upgrades, and infrastructure optimizations)
Driving the internal adoption of Sitecore AI for personalization, intelligent search, and content optimization, helping the business understand the "art of the possible"
Championing our Vercel / Headless Frontend architecture to advocate for fast, high‑performing user experiences and excellent site performance
Acting as the primary liaison between non‑technical Business Owners and deeply technical Architects and Engineering teams to unblock development work
Partnering with vendors (Sitecore, Vercel) to stay ahead of product roadmaps and proactively strengthen our digital experience capabilities

Leadership Attributes

Communication: Be open to receiving ideas from diverse viewpoints and able to communicate messages so that they are universally understood.
Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works jointly with others to meet shared objectives.
Accountability: Have a clear sense of ownership and take personal responsibility for actions.
Innovation: Move Rotary beyond traditional ways of thinking
Adaptability: Respond to changes willingly and recognize when to adjust based on the situation.

Salary range

$139,500 - $155,000

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