At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the transformation of research communication and drive content discoverability on major platforms.
- Company: Join Springer Nature, a leader in academic publishing and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on innovation and cross-functional teamwork.
- Why this job: Shape the future of research with AI tools and make a real-world impact.
- Qualifications: Proven product management experience and strong collaboration skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 68205 £ per year.
Overview
The way that academic research is being communicated to audiences around the globe is changing rapidly. Increasingly, validated research data can be consumed at scale through AI tools and machine intelligence, creating a moment of transition in research communication, and an inspiring opportunity to shape how millions discover, trust, and apply research, accelerating the translation of insight into real‑world impact faster than before. Springer Nature is seeking a Senior Product Manager to help drive the business through this transition.
Responsibilities
- Drive discoverability of Springer Nature research journal and book content outside of Springer Nature’s research platforms.
- Drive content reading sessions from widely‑used discovery platforms (e.g. Google, PubMed).
- Establish and evolve partnerships with trusted partners in the research communication system (e.g. Google Scholar).
- Evolve and deliver Springer Nature’s strategy around how content is used in new AI‑powered tools (e.g. Chat GPT, Claude).
- Evolve and deliver the strategy for content protection, working with colleagues across the organisation (e.g. anti‑piracy, Legal).
- Prioritise roadmaps for these initiatives and work closely with a cross‑disciplinary team of engineers, designers, UX researchers and data analysts toward execution.
- Drive metrics associated with the core business models of Springer Nature, demonstrating clear value to Subscription, Transformative Agreement and Open Access publishing revenue lines.
Qualifications
- Proven Product Leader with a strong history of turning business objectives and user insights into clear, actionable product roadmaps.
- Demonstrable success managing customer‑focused digital products and delivering outcomes across commercial, behavioural, qualitative and quantitative measures.
- Skilled in agile delivery environments, with the ability to influence engineering teams and support the development of technical capability.
- Experience managing products across the full lifecycle, from inception through optimisation to retirement.
- Deeply user‑centred, with a strong ability to understand customer needs and translate them into valuable product outcomes.
- Highly collaborative, with a track record of working effectively with cross‑functional delivery teams and a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, able to tailor messaging for senior leaders, delivery teams and external partners.
- Data‑driven and confident in using quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform decisions and articulate rationale.
- Effective at navigating ambiguity and complexity, maintaining clarity of direction and supporting team alignment.
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and facilitation skills to enable timely and effective decision‑making.
- Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working with content to drive off‑site visibility (e.g., SEO, GEO strategies).
- Experience designing and delivering content protection policies and strategies (e.g., Web Application Firewalls).
- Experience working in research communication or media/publishing.
Senior Product Manager employer: 1267 Springer Nature Limited
Springer Nature is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, where employees are empowered to drive meaningful change in the academic research landscape. With a strong focus on professional growth, team collaboration, and cutting-edge technology, employees can thrive in an environment that values their contributions and encourages continuous learning. Located in a vibrant hub of research and development, Springer Nature offers unique opportunities to engage with industry leaders and shape the future of research communication.
Contact Details:
1267 Springer Nature Limited Recruitment Team
