Lead Product Manager
Fieldguide- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate at least 7 years of product management experience, with a strong preference for experience in data platforms or knowledge graphs. Proven leadership skills and the ability to guide product strategy and roadmap development are essential, along with experience working with open-source technologies and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Familiarity with data access infrastructure and query services is highly desirable.
As the Lead Product Manager, you will be responsible for the product lifecycle management of the Wikidata Query Service (WDQS) and related successor services, collaborating with technical stakeholders to define system requirements and prioritize them based on user needs and intended outcomes. You will also develop and guide the short- and long-term roadmap for Wikidata Platform, ensuring stable, reliable, and sustainable data access, and working closely with Wikimedia Deutschland (WMDE) product management and engineering counterparts to modernize data access infrastructure and improve self-service capabilities for communities.
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.