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Job Description

The Product Manager is a direct report to the Vice President, ProQuest Publishing. This individual directs the research, analysis, evaluation and development of ProQuest products for the corporate market.

Essential Functions

• Manage product ideas from conceptualization, through market verification, business plan development and release per the new product development process.
• Initiate new product ideas and submit concept documents to the Publishing Approval Team.
  
• Lead sales, marketing, production, publisher relations and finance teams in creating viable business cases for new products.
  
• Justify and present business cases for new products to the Publishing Approval Team.
  
• Develop product narrative requirements for all new and sustaining products.
  
• Accountable for the delivery of all product requirements for all products for which they have responsibility.
  
• Identify, evaluate, and secure new content distribution rights with key institutions, publications, and libraries to enhance the value of ProQuest products. This work will be coordinated with Publisher Relations.
• Work with sales and marketing managers to define sales opportunities within the Library markets. Support sales effort directly with customer sales calls.
• Work with marketing managers to create supporting collateral material, including competitive analysis and customer feedback.
• Evaluate existing product lines to ensure they are properly configured and optimized for all appropriate markets. Maintain and enhance their overall profitability.
• Create detailed publishing plans that support stated annual revenue targets.
• Understand basic financials such as product P&L's; ROI; ROS; and manage products within budget to achieve stated goals.
• Provide training and support to sales personnel and distributors regarding product attributes, and competitive positioning.

Experience and Skills

Required

• 5 or more years experience in electronic publishing • Content knowledge in technology, computing, and similar fields.
• Experience with product integrations.
• Experience with defining new product opportunities.
• Experience in the information and/or library industries.
• Experience in the marketing and/or product management experience.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a dynamic, fast paces environment.
• Must be able to translate customer requirements into detailed specifications for product creation activities.
• Must have a general understanding of content use within the library setting.
  
• Understanding of web technologies.
  
• Proficiency in online searching, reference and information access tools.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management, sales, marketing and customers.
• Must be an independent, self motivated individual capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Travel estimated to be approximately 20%.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Very strong analytical skills including financial modeling and forecasting.
• Proficient with MS Project, Excel, and Word, and PowerPoint.

Education

Required

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
  

Preferred

• Masters Degree or Equivalent Experience

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