Senior Product Manager - mdpi.com (100%)

Das ist der Job

Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines.

Darum lohnt es sich

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.

This role requires working fully on‑site. /p h3Tasks Responsibilities /h3 h3Product Strategy and Roadmap /h3 ul liDefine and own the product strategy and roadmap for mdpi.com, aligned with MDPI’s publishing mission, business objectives, and technology strategy. /li liTranslate editorial, marketing, and organizational priorities into a prioritized and transparent product roadmap. /li liOwn roadmap communication and stakeholder alignment across all relevant departments. /li liDefine success metrics and OKRs for your product, tracking impact and proposing roadmap changes based on data. /li liBalance short‑term feature delivery with long‑term platform health, scalability, and content discoverability. /li /ul h3Stakeholder Management and Alignment /h3 ul liBuild and maintain strong relationships with editorial leadership, journal managers, marketing, legal, data teams, UX, and engineering. /li liNavigate competing priorities across MDPI’s portfolio and organizational units, building shared understanding of trade‑offs. /li liDrive alignment on feature scope and launch plans, managing change requests and preventing scope creep. /li liCommunicate product decisions, rationale, and outcomes clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences. /li liAct as the primary point of contact for mdpi.com product matters across the organization. /li /ul h3Discovery and Validation /h3 ul liLead product discovery processes: user research, analytics review, A/B testing, and competitive benchmarking. /li liSynthesize insights from researchers, authors, editors, and readers into validated product hypotheses. /li liCollaborate with UX designers to develop prototypes and evaluate user experience improvements. /li liDefine and track platform KPIs including content discoverability, reader engagement, content freshness, and conversion. /li /ul h3Delivery and Execution /h3 ul liPartner closely with the Product Owner and engineering team to drive rapid iterations, regular delivery cycles, and coordinated releases based on aligned roadmap understanding. /li liMonitor adoption and user satisfaction post‑launch, iterating rapidly based on feedback and data. /li liCoordinate cross‑team dependencies and ensure integrated delivery planning for major platform initiatives. /li /ul h3Mentorship and Standards /h3 ul liMentor junior and intermediate product managers, contributing to their growth and progression. /li liDefine standards and best practices for product management within the platform domain. /li liContribute to MDPI’s product management culture through documentation, reviews, and knowledge sharing. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 h3Education /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (required). /li liMaster’s degree or MBA (desired). /li liProduct management certification such as CSPO, PMC, or equivalent (desired). /li /ul h3Experience /h3 ul li5–10 years of product management experience. /li li2–5 years of experience with content‑heavy or publishing platforms. /li li2–5 years of stakeholder management across editorial, marketing, and engineering teams. /li li2–5 years of experience with product analytics, A/B testing, and data‑driven roadmap prioritization. /li li5–10 years of agile/scrum delivery in cross‑functional product teams. /li /ul h3Languages /h3 ul liEnglish at C1 level (mandatory). /li liGerman at B2 level (desired). /li /ul h3Hard Skills /h3 ul liProduct discovery techniques and application of user research methods. /li liStakeholder management, executive and cross‑functional communication. /li liProduct health metrics, KPI frameworks, success measurement, and A/B testing. /li liSEO, web performance, and accessibility for high‑traffic content platforms (intermediate level). /li /ul h3Soft Skill /h3 ul liEffective communication; translates complex matters to non‑technical audiences. /li liHuman‑centered collaborator who facilitates team collaboration. /li liAutonomous and self‑motivated; owns domain‑level outcomes. /li liAnalytical thinking; makes data‑driven decisions with consistent product quality standards. /li liAdaptability and continuous learning in a fast‑evolving publishing and AI landscape. /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liThe opportunity to contribute to the academic and scientific community. /li liFlexible working hours. /li liTeam bond strengthening through team‑building events. /li liProfessional growth opportunities with our global training system. /li liWorking in a collaborative and socially responsible team. /li liCompany retreat facility. /li liFull‑coverage insurance for accidents and daily sickness. /li liPrime location near Basel train station and city center. /li liAnd more. /li /ul h3About MDPI /h3 pA pioneer in scholarly open‑access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. ppWe're seeking a Senior Product Manager to own mdpi.com – our flagship publishing platform serving millions of researchers worldwide.

We operate more than 500 diverse, peer‑reviewed, open‑access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors.

We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available. /p pbMDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with additional offices in Europe, Asia, and North America. /b We are committed to ensuring that high quality research is made available as quickly as possible.

We also support sustainability projects, with sustainability as a key theme in many journals and through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation. /p h3Initiatives /h3 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr