PRODUCT MANAGER, METADATA MANAGEMENT
This position will be located at the Innovative Headquarters office in Emeryville California.
Content Pro, Symposia, and harvested content in Encore rely on a variety of XML schema and/or crosswalks. Millennium Cataloging and the MARC format remain a focus as well, and RDA is on the horizon as a possibility. Support for various forms of metadata continues to be a focus of many of the products offered in the Innovative product suite. The MetaData Product Manager is responsible for developing and articulating a product vision in this area, and for providing expertise and direction in these areas. Also responsible for identification of functional enhancements throughout product life cycle these products. Provide input to inform decisions relative to product pricing, functionality, installation procedures and practices, product maintenance, production, support, and packaging issues.
Specific Responsibilities
This position will manage Content Pro, Symposia, Encore Harvesting Services, Millennium Cataloging and associated metadata areas for other products as necessary.
Principal Responsibilities
Manage multiple input streams to develop new and enhanced products. Implement tactical programs including product requirement documents, functional development, on-going enhancements, and end-of-life migration strategies. Develop 6 - 12 month product development schedule in conjunction with various departments and Software Development. Contribute actively to business planning process. Develop product-specific messaging and positioning.
Work with Marketing, Sales, and Operations to drive new revenue through continuing sales support, development of related sales and marketing materials that promotes product line features and benefits. Train sales force to ensure competency in product knowledge. Compose articles, product fact sheets and other informational materials. Contribute product specific information to RFP responses as appropriate.
Specify application level enhancements necessary to increase product sales and/or extend product life. Review product beta testing results and work with product development to determine appropriate actions. Compose and distribute ancillary product release notes.
Conduct business negotiations to support product development efforts including independent software vendors and other third party software providers. Prospect and negotiate strategic third-party relationships to support product plans.
Act as a central resource for expertise in assigned areas as well as function as "Product Champion" within company. Present product and market strategies and represent Innovative Interfaces at industry trade shows and forums.
Skills And Abilities
· Working knowledge of product management techniques and issues
· Working knowledge of metadata formats and the desire to stay current as this area grows and changes
· Familiarity with digitization projects a plus
· Good negotiation skills
· Working knowledge of library marketplace. Quickly anticipates key market conditions and develops strategies that add value for customers
· Possess solid self-management skills and is self-motivated
· Strong verbal and written skills. Capable of interacting with all levels of the company, customer base, and potential partners
· Actively negotiates with key stakeholders and functional counterparts to obtain required resources
· Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
· Possess professional and creative style to promote product line
Job Code: PMM
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