Company Overview is a venture-backed, for-profit business based in San Francisco whose mission is to accelerate the world’s research. Our platform enables researchers worldwide to effortlessly find and access academic papers, stay current with peers and relevant research areas, and enhance their ability to publish and distribute their work. With over 100 million academic papers, a vast user base of over 250 million and adoption by over half of the academic community, we're at the forefront of transforming the $25 billion academic publishing industry.
The RoleWe are seeking a Senior Product Manager (Sr PM) to lead our “Discovery Hub” product team. Our Discovery Hub team owns the “home experience” for both desktop and mobile. Your role will focus on determining how best to assemble and present the discovery hub experience to users to drive engagement. You’ll often leverage tools from other teams (such as our profiles, paper recommendations, and people recommendations teams), and figure out the correct arrangement of the various key actions and features that users must engage with to retain to our siteKey ResponsibilitiesStrategize, define, and prioritize the product roadmap for the Discovery Hub teamLead and coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, design, and dataIdeate and oversee the development, planning, and design of new features and techniques from concept to marketUtilize product metrics to guide decision-making and evaluate successCraft product requirements for MVPs and feature enhancementsContribute to the overarching product strategyDrive business impact; help us attract and retain our users!RequirementsMinimum 5 years of B2C online product management experienceProven expertise in working on B2C products serving millions of usersPrior work in social media or other B2C engagement-growth-focused product rolesExceptional communication skills, both written and oralTechnical understanding and ability to engage in high-level technical discussionsDemonstrated ability to make a significant business impactCustomer-centric approach with a knack for data-driven validationExtensive experience with A/B testingStartup experience is essentialNice to HavesExperience in Edtech or AcademiaA stint in growth-stage tech companies during a ‘high-growth’ periodPrevious experience working in growth (product) functions$190,000 - $230,000 a yearEnjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package - including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents, Generous Paid Time Off and Flexible Work Arrangements. Diversity and InclusionAcademia is a proud equal-opportunity employer and we are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.