Product Manager, Linked Data & Library Tech

OCLC; Dublin (OH); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Job summary

OCLC is a nonprofit global technology company that connects libraries and their communities with cloud-based data and services. The Product Manager will lead product planning, strategy, and collaboration with Development and Marketing across markets to maximize value.

You will oversee market analysis, roadmaps, pricing, and cross-functional leadership, shaping portfolios and releases while aligning with business goals and customer needs. We offer a hybrid environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years experience in library services or library management systems.
• 2–4 years experience in product, project or program management.
• 2–4 years experience in supporting online/database services, preferably in the library field.
• Well developed communication and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of the Product Management Lifecycle model.
• Demonstrated ability with Financial planning and financial forecasting.
• Experience leading cross functional workgroups.
• Knowledge of OCLC products and services.

Responsibilities

• Oversees market analysis and develops product strategy and business case.
• Defines strategic product goals and produces product roadmap.
• Collaborates on release plans with Development and with Finance for budgets/forecasts.
• Develops pricing strategies and product positioning plans to maximize profitability.
• Provides leadership to cross-functional product workgroups and leads product management meetings.
• Resolves conflicts and drives consensus across Development and Product Management.
• Assists in market research to build expertise in markets served, technologies, and standards.
• Defines and rationalizes user personas and supports marketing with strategy and research.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Product lifecycle

Financial planning

Forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Library knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

OCLC is a nonprofit global technology company that connects libraries and their communities with cloud-based data and services. The Product Manager will lead product planning, strategy, and collaboration with Development and Marketing across markets to maximize value.

You will oversee market analysis, roadmaps, pricing, and cross-functional leadership, shaping portfolios and releases while aligning with business goals and customer needs. We offer a hybrid environment and comprehensive benefits.