Product Manager-Public Library Discovery

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Hybrid work environment:
For many roles, three days a week on-site, with occasional additional days based on business needs. Free use of our on-site fitness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room. Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC Health and wellness events. Work environments with individual and team spaces and the latest technology tools. Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility. Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships.

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The job details are as follows: OCLC is seeking a Product Manager, Public Library Discovery, to own strategy and growth for OCLC's patron-facing discovery portfolio in public libraries, including Capira Mobile, public library web visibility, and new offerings that help libraries reach patrons where they search. This role will shape how patrons find and engage with their library across web, mobile, and emerging AI-assisted channels.

It also owns market analysis, competitive positioning, and new revenue opportunities for the product line. Working closely with engineering, UX, sales, and library partners, the Product Manager will balance patron needs, market trends, and business priorities to set the roadmap, drive adoption and engagement, and support OCLC's footprint in the public library market.

• Product Strategy and Planning Oversees market analysis and develops product strategy and business case. Defines strategic product goals. Produces product roadmap. Collaborates on release plans with Development. Collaborates with finance in the production of product budgets and forecasts. Develops pricing strategies and product positioning plans which contribute to maximizing product profitability.
• Leadership and Management Provides leadership to cross-functional product work groups. Leads Product management meetings. Resolves conflicts and drives consensus. Facilitates collaboration and communication and secures commitment between Development and Product Management and other divisional work groups towards achievement of common goals. Develops and monitors progress on product roadmap.
• Product Marketing Oversight and Consultation Assists in the development of…