Senior Product Innovator - Publishing Partnerships

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Press in Cambridge, MA seeks an experienced Senior Manager of Product Development to identify, incubate, and scale new revenue-generating initiatives across its portfolio, blending partnership development with practical product thinking and project management.

The role will move fluidly between shaping a business case, scoping partnerships, and coordinating a pilot launch, working closely with the Head of Technical Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, the editorial and journals staff,

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in product development or related field with hands-on delivery.
• Track record of moving products or partnerships from concept to launch.
• Strong understanding of digital publishing, platform businesses, and knowledge products.
• Ability to collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers without leading technical execution.

Responsibilities

• Identify, incubate, and scale new revenue-generating initiatives across the MIT Press portfolio.
• Shape a business case, scope partnerships, and coordinate pilot launches.
• Collaborate with Head of Technical Innovation and Strategic Partnerships and cross-functional teams.
• Engage with editors, marketing, and external partners across academia and industry.

Job description

MIT Press in Cambridge, MA seeks an experienced Senior Manager of Product Development to identify, incubate, and scale new revenue-generating initiatives across its portfolio, blending partnership development with practical product thinking and project management.

The role will move fluidly between shaping a business case, scoping partnerships, and coordinating a pilot launch, working closely with the Head of Technical Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, the editorial and journals staff,