Product Manager- WMS WorldCat Discovery

OCLC•Dublin, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

OCLC is seeking a Product Manager to lead product strategy and execution for Capira, OCLC's public library discovery and engagement platform. This role will drive enhancements that help libraries deliver seamless digital experiences for their patrons, from resource discovery and account management to community engagement. Working closely with engineering, UX, and library partners, the Product Manager will balance customer needs, market trends, and business priorities to advance Capira's roadmap and support OCLC's commitment to innovation in public libraries.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
2 to 4 years experience in library services or library management systems
2 to 4 years experience in product, project or program management
2 to 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

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing staff or team leadership
Experience leading cross functional workgroups
Knowledge of OCLC products and services

Responsibilities

Produces product strategy, roadmaps, annual product plans, business cases, and monthly product reviews, launch plans, white papers, product presentations, market messaging, event support, competitive write-up and user personas.
Contributes to the production of: Portfolio business plans, strategies, roadmaps, metrics, and operational plans; portfolio progress plans and reviews; user requirements and functional specs
Oversees market analysis and develops product strategy and business case. Defines strategic product goals.
Produces product roadmap
Collaborates on release plans with Development
Collaborates with finance in the production of product budgets and forecasts
Develops pricing strategies and product positioning plans which contribute to maximizing product profitability
Provides leadership to cross-functional product workgroups. Leads Product management meetings. Resolves conflicts and drives consensus.
Facilitates collaboration and communication and secures commitment between Development and Product Management and other divisional workgroups towards achievement of common goals.
Develops and monitors progress on product roadmap
Assists in the development of strategies for customer acquisition and retention; manages relationships with user groups and assists sales team in generation of marketing and awareness plans.
Understands how and when to commission market research in order to develop and maintain expertise in markets served, alternative services, new technology, and related standards.
Can generate appropriate information for market sizes by sector / territory and can generate market penetration statistics.
Provides training and support to the sales and support team; may assist in significant sales calls.
Analyses reasons for OCLC product wins and losses against competition and can provide meaningful information to aid product planning.
Will work to define and rationalize user personas
Will produce market/sector white papers
Provides input into portfolio business plans, roadmaps, strategies, metrics, and progress reports and reviews

Benefits

competitive compensation that reflects your unique contributions—performance, experience, and skills
exceptional benefits
best-in-class health coverage
retirement plans with generous company contributions
a commitment to your overall well-being
Free use of our on-site ﬁtness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room
Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC
Health and wellness events
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships