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 experience in product management, with a focus on data platforms or knowledge graphs. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills are essential, along with experience in defining and executing product roadmaps. Familiarity with database technologies and data access patterns is preferred, and experience working with open-source software development environments is beneficial.
As the Lead Product Manager, you will shape the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Wikidata Platform, guiding the development and maintenance of stable, reliable, and sustainable data access. You will collaborate with technical stakeholders to identify user needs and translate them into prioritized system requirements, as well as modernize the data access infrastructure and improve self-service capabilities for the Wikidata community. Additionally, you will work closely with Wikimedia Deutschland (WMDE) product management and engineering counterparts to ensure alignment and drive strategic roadmap development, and serve as a thought partner to senior leadership.
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.