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Join to apply for theSenior Product Manager, Journalsrole atRoyal Society of Chemistry 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theSenior Product Manager, Journalsrole atRoyal Society of Chemistry CircaSalary - Salary Plan, 70,000.00 GBP Annual CircaSalary - Salary Plan, 70,000.00 GBP AnnualWe are currently looking for a Senior Product Manager who will be working within our product management and innovations team. This role is advertised on 18 - month fixed term contract, with the opportunity for a permanent role at the end of the contractIn this role you will focus on delivering strategic product management and innovation in support of our journal’s portfolio. As a member of the Product Management team, the role holder, in collaboration with the journal's senior management team, you will support the development and optimisation of journal products and services to meet the needs of researchers, authors, reviewers, editors, librarians and funders globally.While the core focus will be on supporting the journals product strategy and lifecycle management, experience in developing and launching new digital products, particularly in commercial context, is valuable and will contribute to our broader innovation initiatives.We are looking for someone who has previously developed a product management strategy with experience in developing new product or scholarly journals digital product strategy.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver a product management strategy for journals platforms, initially focusing on the Publishing Business Modernisation (PBM) programme, ensuring alignment with the Publishing Strategy and organisational goals. Own and coordinate the prioritise the author workstream backlog and roadmap, making strategic decisions that balance business value, customer needs, and technical feasibility. Ensure the long-term development and integration of off-the-shelf and bespoke functionality delivers superior user and business value. Collaborate with Journals leadership and subject matter experts, UX designers, and technology teams to create high-quality, engaging experiences. Develop product roadmaps and manage any adjacent project interdependencies, ensuring timely delivery of milestones. Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders across editorial, publishing, technology, sales, marketing, and customer services. Act as a trusted partner to the Head of Journals, Head of OA Journals, and other senior leaders to define, prioritise and implement platform and product strategies. Champion a customer-centric approach to product development, ensuring that stakeholder needs and user experience are central to decisions. Develop business cases and ROI analyses for new product initiatives. Ensure all platform and product enhancements reflect a clear understanding of user needs, pain points, and behaviours in the scholarly publishing domain. Lead the development of compelling product propositions and value communication for diverse journals customer segments.Main RequirementsGood degree level or equivalent in Business Administration, technology, science or a related field. (degree in chemical sciences or related subject is desirable but not essential) Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management. Proven track record of successfully launching and managing the lifecycle of digital products and services. Proven commercial and financial acumen, with understanding of various digital learning, licencing and packaging models. Experience working and managing relationships with third party platform providers.This role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, however we are currently embracing hybrid working, and therefore you will have the opportunity to also work mostly from a UK location other than this, as agreed with your line manager. Applicants should be aware that there is an expectation that employees will attend our Cambridge or London offices at least twice or month or more frequent if required.When applying, please provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your skills, knowledge and competencies match the requirements outlined in the job description.Visit ourWork For Uswebsite to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@ or on +44 (0) 1223 432229 and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.If you have any questions, please contact us at jobs@ Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Product Management and Marketing Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Royal Society of Chemistry by 2x Get notified about new Senior Product Manager jobs inThe Home, United Kingdom . 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