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OCLC

Product Manager – Public Library Discovery

OCLC

. Lead product strategy and execution for Capira, OCLC's public library discovery and engagement platform .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeDublin • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product strategy and execution, particularly within library services and management systems. Proficient in financial planning, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive product enhancements and community engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Product Management LifecycleFinancial PlanningMarket AnalysisCross-Functional CollaborationLibrary Services Experience

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Hard Skills
Product StrategyBusiness Case DevelopmentRoadmap CreationUser Persona DefinitionPricing Strategy DevelopmentMarket ResearchOperational PlanningMetrics MonitoringAccount ManagementCustomer Acquisition Strategies
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsConflict ResolutionFacilitation SkillsTeam Leadership
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
Library Management SystemsOCLC Products and ServicesDigital Resource DiscoveryCommunity EngagementUser Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead product strategy and execution for Capira, OCLC's public library discovery and engagement platform
  • Drive enhancements supporting digital resource discovery, account management, and community engagement
  • Produce product strategy, roadmaps, annual product plans, business cases, monthly product reviews, launch plans, white papers, product presentations, market messaging, event support, competitive write-ups, and user personas
  • Contribute to portfolio business plans, strategies, roadmaps, metrics, operational plans, progress plans and reviews, user requirements, and functional specifications
  • Oversee market analysis and develop product strategy, business cases, and strategic product goals
  • Collaborate with Development on release plans
  • Collaborate with Finance on product budgets and forecasts
  • Develop pricing strategies and product positioning plans
  • Lead cross-functional product workgroups and Product Management meetings
  • Resolve conflicts, drive consensus, facilitate collaboration, and secure commitment across workgroups
  • Develop and monitor progress on the product roadmap
  • Assist with customer acquisition and retention strategies and manage relationships with user groups
  • Assist Sales with marketing, awareness plans, significant sales calls, training, and support
  • Commission market research and analyze market sectors, territories, market penetration, product wins, and losses
  • Define and rationalize user personas
  • Produce market and sector white papers
  • Provide input into portfolio planning, roadmaps, strategies, metrics, progress reports, and reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
  • 2 to 4 years experience in library services or library management systems
  • 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
  • Demonstrated ability with Financial planning and financial forecasting
  • Experience in managing staff or team leadership (Desired but not Required)
  • Experience leading cross functional workgroups (Desired but not Required)
  • Knowledge of OCLC products and services (Desired but not Required)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package
  • Competitive compensation
  • Best-in-class health coverage
  • Retirement plans with generous company contributions
  • Overall well-being support
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Free use of 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