Pew Research Center · 2 weeks ago
Head of Product Management
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $135K/yr
8+ years expPew Research Center is a prominent organization focused on data and research, and they are seeking a Head of Product Management to lead product strategy and execution of digital media products. The role involves supervising a team, managing product development, and overseeing content management processes across various platforms.
AnalyticsConsumer ResearchSocial MediaSocial News
Responsibilities
Supervise and provide guidance for a team of five digital producers, overseeing long-term product roadmaps as well as daily content production
Serve as key liaison between editorial and engineering – ensuring CMS web apps are centered in overall product strategy
Work with producers, designers and engineers to create content appropriate for audiences on digital, social and emerging platforms
Help to streamline workflows between producers, researchers and other stakeholders
Lead end-to-end product development: define requirements, set priorities and partner with engineering on sprint planning
Design products with a systems mindset, building reusable tools and components within the CMS vs. one-off features
Ensure the timely completion of digital products by overseeing schedules and milestones, helping to coordinate meetings and reviews with project stakeholders
Coordinate internal and external resources for digital products and applications
Help select and manage vendors, making recommendations on solutions, cost and contracts, overseeing projects, and ensuring adherence to statements of work and other contract requirements
Lead content management system administration and publishing, working closely with the Head of Engineering and Associate Director of Design and UX on custom WordPress CMS
Work with enterprise team to review digital and social traffic using Google Analytics, Parse.ly and Hootsuite among other tools, providing clear narrative analysis for internal and external stakeholders
Work closely with the communications team, ensuring that projects align with brand identity and strategic objectives
Manage technical aspects and implementation of digital campaigns and AI initiatives, in close coordination with the Associate Director of Digital Outreach
Collaborate with audience team to measure product performance and identify user trends
Keep up with developments in online publishing, search, AI and digital marketing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field
Eight+ years digital media experience
Extensive experience in progressively responsible positions in product management and/or project management, including online strategy and operations, web development, and vendor management
Experience implementing, maintaining and using a CMS, preferably WordPress
Demonstrated skills in requirements-gathering, resource organization and schedule development
Must be proactive, collaborative and able to work in a cross-functional team, bridging technical and editorial skill sets
Ability to think through complex issues, leading to recommendations and action plans
Interest in emerging digital technologies and best practices including content management, publication workflow, user experience, digital marketing, audio/video, etc
Strong interest in Pew Research Center's diverse body of work and in exploring innovative ways of promoting data and research via social and digital channels
Strong written and oral communications skills
Experience with project management tools (preferably Asana) and various analytics tools
Preferred
Management experience preferred
Project management certification a plus
Benefits
Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.
Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans
Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
A 37.5-hour workweek.
Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.
Flexibility to telework a portion of each week, with an additional four telework “flex weeks” each year for most staff.
Company
Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center is an American research firm that conducts research related to social issues, demographics, social trends, and more.
51-200 employees
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Funding
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Jocelyn Kiley
Managing Director
Nikolas Wissmann
Director of Finance and Administration; Treasurer
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