EBSCO Information Services (EIS) provides a complete and optimized research solution comprised of e-journals, e-books, and research databases - all combined with the most powerful discovery service to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EIS employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, most now working hybrid or remotely. We are the leader in our field due to our cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking philosophy, and outstanding team. EIS is a company that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. Our mission is to transform lives by providing relevant and reliable information when, where, and how people need it. We are looking for bright and creative individuals whose unique differences will allow us to achieve this inclusive mission around the world.
The Agile Product Manager (APM) is an expert on a subset of EIS software products or services that make up the EBSCO Books Portfolio and understands how those products fit into the overarching product strategy.
They are responsible for the effective translation of business objectives into clearly defined product capabilities and features and will serve as the point person for those features as they are implemented and released. They will partner with stakeholders across Sales, Marketing and Customer Service to refine requirements, support product positioning, launch, and release to market. This position requires leadership and collaboration across the organization to align priorities, gain consensus, and remove impediments with the goal of a continuous flow of valuable enhancements to our products and services.
As a member of the Books Program Team, you will be involved in key business initiatives including the design and development of a new ordering platform and user interface for academic librarians world-wide. The APM will utilize a unique blend of business and technical savvy to make the company vision a reality. You will participate in customer user research and will take an active role in amplifying the voice of your customer and the product line strategy to Agile Product Owners, and development teams. You will work with closely with systems architects and technologists to stay apprised of technology trends and key technologies utilized by the program.
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COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: As directed by Executive Order 14042: Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, all current and newly-hired EIS employees in the United States are required to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by their date of hire.
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