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IEEE · 3 days ago

Marketing and Digital Solutions Product Owner (E6041)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

IEEE is a leading organization in advancing technology for humanity, and they are seeking a Marketing and Digital Solutions Product Owner to manage products across their marketing landscape. The role involves defining product vision, prioritizing backlogs, and ensuring high-quality feature delivery while collaborating with stakeholders and development teams.

Non-profit Organization Management

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Mariann Corin

Responsibilities

Define and communicate the product vision and strategy to stakeholders

Develop and maintain a product roadmap that aligns with business goals and customer needs

Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for product improvement and innovation

Assist in the planning and ongoing enhancement of IEEE’s flagship websites, including the main Drupal based platform and related digital properties

Translate user and business needs into clear requirements and collaborate with developers and IT teams to implement platform improvements

Monitor compliance with platform standards and help guide decisions about feature prioritization, infrastructure needs, and ongoing platform operations

Create, prioritize, and manage the product backlog, ensuring that it reflects the product vision and stakeholder priorities

Write clear and detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and requirements

Collaborate with the development team to refine and estimate user stories

Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team

Gather and incorporate feedback from customers, stakeholders, and team members to continuously improve the product

Communicate product updates, progress, and changes to stakeholders regularly

Work closely with the development team to ensure a clear understanding of the product backlog and priorities

Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

Make timely decisions to ensure the development team can progress without delays

Help create and scale governance frameworks covering areas such as content ownership, accessibility, compliance, branding, privacy, and technical standards

Work with Legal, IT, and organizational units to define implementation plans, compliance models, and intake or registration workflows that support digital accountability and operational clarity

Translate governance requirements into business process documentation, stakeholder playbooks, and success metrics

Ensure that the product meets the defined acceptance criteria and quality standards

Monitor product performance and user feedback to identify areas for improvement

Coordinate product releases and ensure that all necessary documentation and training materials are prepared

Support the development and delivery of enterprise-wide marketing governance initiatives that establish policies, standards, and lifecycle practices for IEEE marketing platforms

Facilitate change management and stakeholder engagement efforts to ensure consistent understanding and adoption of the Brand, Marketing & Communications pod principles across IEEE’s distributed community

Lead or contribute to digital projects using Agile methodologies, helping ensure transparency, alignment, and timely delivery

Coordinate project requirements, documentation, and roadmaps using platforms such as Jira, Smartsheet, and Teamwork

Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, QA testing, and post launch analysis to support continuous improvement

Track milestones and manage dependencies across stakeholders, resolving blockers and facilitating smooth handoffs

Serve as a liaison between the ExD team and all partners and stakeholders across the enterprise

Help unify efforts across departments by ensuring technical solutions meet governance goals and business objectives

Support engagement with volunteer stakeholders and external groups who manage or influence IEEE’s broader marketing impact

Identify opportunities to streamline product oriented model operations, improve stakeholder experience, and reduce risk

Qualification

Agile methodologyProduct managementStakeholder managementDigital governanceJiraScrumMarketing best practicesProject managementDetail orientationUser advocacyUX/UI principlesMultimedia creationCommunication skillsTime managementCritical thinkingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Computer Science, Information Systems, Communications, Project Management, Marketing, Technology, or a related field

4-7 years Business analysis, product management, project management in a marketing focused landscape

PMP, Scrum Product Owner, or other project management or agile delivery certification. Upon Hire

Proficient with deployment processes, stakeholder support models, and multi-team collaboration platforms

Strong understanding and hands on experience with Scrum, Kanban and/or SAFe agile frameworks and supporting software platforms such as Jira, Confluence, and/or Smartsheets

Strong understanding of marketing best practices and trends in analytics, email marketing, AI, and web platforms

Proficient in managing multiple projects, requirements, and communication streams in parallel

Proficient in understanding of internet architecture, content management systems, quality assurance procedures, digital governance, SEO, form design, and web development/programming tools

Experience supporting or delivering initiatives in a large and matrixed environment

Experience working across different digital platforms or tech stacks

Working knowledge of web governance topics such as content strategy, accessibility, and digital compliance

Demonstrated success working in Agile or iterative project delivery environments

Strong writing and communication skills, including the ability to prepare documentation, reports, and stakeholder briefs

Strong detail orientation and attention to accuracy and consistency

Strong personal project and time management skills; ability to manage multiple, diverse projects simultaneously in complex environments

Strong critical thinking, oral, and written communication skills

Must have a proven track record of delivering results and be a self-starter

Ability to strongly advocate for the user during all phases of the product enhancement/development process

Excellent time management and work prioritization skills

Ability to work collaboratively with team members, other IEEE partners, vendors, and contractors in order to achieve goals

Able to work off-site/remotely with proficiency and efficiency when required

Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office applications

Familiarity with UX/UI principles and practices

Familiarity with remote meeting tools such as WebEx, Google Meet

Preferred

Proficiency with multimedia creation including videos (using tools like Dreamweaver, Camtasia, SnagIt, etc.)

Experience in federated or matrixed organizations such as non profits, universities, or global associations

Understanding of IEEE

Company

IEEE

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IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization and is a public charity dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.

Founded in 1884

Piscataway, NJ, US

1001-5000 employees