Lead Product Manager
Fieldguide- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and ideally have 5+ years of product management experience, with a focus on digital products or content platforms. Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving product strategy is essential. Strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of user behavior are also required, along with the ability to work effectively with volunteer communities.
As the Lead Product Manager, Reader Growth, you will lead the development of modern and engaging Wikipedia learning experiences on both the desktop and mobile websites, driving a cross-functional team to build and deploy features and experiments. You will also be responsible for designing lightweight experiments, applying standardized measurement practices, developing creative approaches to learn in a privacy-sensitive environment, tracking and communicating progress, maintaining planning artifacts, collaborating with Communications, Marketing, and Legal functions, and proactively gathering feedback from volunteer communities to adapt plans as needed. Furthermore, you will maintain an understanding of current developments in knowledge seeking and industry best practices.
Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects
The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.