Together we make breakthroughs possible.
At OCLC, we build technology with a purpose: to connect libraries and make knowledge accessible worldwide, because we believe that what is known must be shared. Our teams work with complex global datasets, AI and machine learning, hybrid cloud solutions, and other technologies that connect people and organizations to the information they need. We value the power of unique perspectives and experiences to unlock innovation. At OCLC, your ideas matter, whether you have two years of experience or 20. You’ll learn, create, and problem-solve with technologists, product developers, librarians, researchers, marketing pros, and support teams around the world.
The job details are as follows:
Responsibilities:
Product Strategy and Planning:
- Produces product roadmap
- Collaborates on release plans with Development
- Technology Assessment:
- Assesses new technology and adds value to existing products by improving features to create best in class solutions and/or reduce costs
Leadership and Management:
- 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
Consultation on Portfolio Planning:
- Provides input into portfolio business plans, roadmaps, strategies, metrics, and progress reports and reviews
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related fields
- 2-4 years experience in software design, software development, system analysis, data architecture, or data modeling
- 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
- Strong customer relationship skills
Desired but not Required:
- Experience in managing staff or team leadership
- Experience leading cross functional workgroups
- Knowledge of OCLC products and services
- 2 to 4 years experience in library services or library management systems
- Extensive understanding of technical capabilities and market requirements needed to develop innovative market plans
Working Conditions: Normal office environment.