Senior Product Manager - mdpi.com (100%)

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You'll shape the strategy and evolution of one of the world's largest open-access journal portfolios, balancing content discovery, user experience, and platform scalability while navigating a complex landscape of editorial, engineering, marketing, and data teams. /p pbAs part of our commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment, this role requires working fully on-site. /b /p h3Tasks Responsibilities /h3 pbProduct Strategy and Roadmap: /b /p ul lipDefine and own the product strategy and roadmap for mdpi.com, aligned with MDPI's publishing mission, business objectives, and technology strategy /p /li lipTranslate editorial, marketing, and organizational priorities into a prioritized and transparent product roadmap /p /li lipOwn roadmap communication and stakeholder alignment across all relevant departments /p /li lipDefine success metrics and OKRs for your product, tracking impact and proposing roadmap changes based on data /p /li lipBalance short-term feature delivery with long-term platform health, scalability, and content discoverability /p /li /ul pbStakeholder Management and Alignment: /b /p ul lipBuild and maintain strong relationships with editorial leadership, journal managers, marketing, legal, data teams, UX, and engineering /p /li lipNavigate competing priorities across MDPI's portfolio and organizational units, building shared understanding of trade-offs /p /li lipDrive alignment on feature scope and launch plans, managing change requests and preventing scope creep /p /li lipCommunicate product decisions, rationale, and outcomes clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences /p /li lipAct as the primary point of contact for mdpi.com product matters across the organization /p /li /ul pbDiscovery and Validation: /b /p ul lipLead product discovery processes: user research, analytics review, A/B testing, and competitive benchmarking /p /li lipSynthesize insights from researchers, authors, editors, and readers into validated product hypotheses /p /li lipCollaborate with UX designers to develop prototypes and evaluate user experience improvements /p /li lipDefine and track platform KPIs including content discoverability, reader engagement, content freshness, and conversion /p /li /ul pbDelivery and Execution: /b /p ul lipPartner closely with the Product Owner and engineering team to drive rapid iterations, regular delivery cycles, and coordinated releases based on aligned roadmap understanding /p /li lipMonitor adoption and user satisfaction post-launch, iterating rapidly based on feedback and data /p /li lipCoordinate cross-team dependencies and ensure integrated delivery planning for major platform initiatives /p /li /ul pbMentorship and Standards: /b /p ul lipMentor junior and intermediate product managers, contributing to their growth and progression /p /li lipDefine standards and best practices for product management within the platform domain /p /li lipContribute to MDPI's product management culture through documentation, reviews, and knowledge sharing /p /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 pbEducation: /b /p ul lipBachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (required) /p /li lipMaster's degree or MBA (desired) /p /li lipProduct management certification such as CSPO, PMC, or equivalent (desired) /p /li /ul pbExperience: /b /p ul lip5-10 years of product management experience /p /li lip2-5 years of experience with content-heavy or publishing platforms /p /li lip2-5 years of stakeholder management across editorial, marketing, and engineering teams /p /li lip2-5 years of experience with product analytics, A/B testing, and data-driven roadmap prioritization /p /li lip5-10 years of agile/scrum delivery in cross-functional product teams /p /li /ul pbLanguages: /b /p ul lipEnglish at C1 level (mandatory) /p /li lipGerman at B2 level (desired) /p /li /ul pbHard Skills: /b /p ul lipProduct discovery techniques and application of user research methods /p /li lipStakeholder management, executive and cross-functional communication /p /li lipProduct health metrics, KPI frameworks, success measurement, and A/B testing /p /li lipSEO, web performance, and accessibility for high-traffic content platforms (intermediate level) /p /li /ul pbSoft Skill: /b /p ul lipEffective communication; translates complex matters to non-technical audiences /p /li lipHuman-centered collaborator who facilitates team collaboration /p /li lipAutonomous and self-motivated; owns domain-level outcomes /p /li lipAnalytical thinking; makes data-driven decisions with consistent product quality standards /p /li lipAdaptability and continuous learning in a fast-evolving publishing and AI landscape /p /li /ul h3What we offer /h3 ul lipThe opportunity to contribute to the academic/scientific community; /p /li lipFlexible working hours; /p /li lipTeam bond strengthening through team-building events; /p /li lipProfessional growth opportunities with our global training system; /p /li lipWorking in a collaborative and socially responsible team; /p /li lipCompany retreat facility; /p /li lipFull-coverage insurance for accidents/daily sickness; /p /li lipPrime location near Basel train station and city center; /p /li lipAnd more. /p /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr ppWe're seeking a Senior Product Manager to own mdpi.com - our flagship publishing platform serving millions of researchers worldwide.