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Springer Publishing Company is hiring an eCommerce Product Manager. The role involves overseeing strategic development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the Adobe Commerce Cloud (Magento) platform to align with business goals, streamline workflows, and optimize customer engagement. The eCommerce Product Manager will lead cross-functional efforts, manage third-party vendors, and utilize data-driven insights to enhance eCommerce functionality and user experience.

Highlights

Oversee strategic development and enhancement of Adobe Commerce Cloud (Magento) platform.
Lead cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies.
Experience with Adobe Commerce Cloud, HTML, Git, and modern web technologies required.
Minimum 5+ years in eCommerce program or product management.
Compensation details not specified.
Requires exceptional project management and problem-solving skills.
Experience in managing vendors and third-party integrations.
Must be able to travel to the Princeton, NJ office as required.
No direct supervisory responsibilities.

eCommerce Product Manager Full Description

eCommerce Product Manager

Springer Publishing Company is seeking a eCommerce Product Manager to join the Information Services and Technology Team. Reporting directly to the VP, Client Facing Programs, this role is responsible for overseeing the strategic development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of our Adobe Commerce Cloud (Magento) platform. The ECommerce Product Manager will drive initiatives that align with business goals, streamline workflows, and optimize customer engagement.

This position requires a hands-on leader with strong technical acumen, exceptional project management skills, and experience in Agile methodologies. The eCommerce Product Manager will work closely with developers, designers, and key business stakeholders to ensure seamless platform performance while delivering impactful solutions. They will also be responsible for coordinating cross-functional efforts, managing third-party vendors, and leveraging data-driven insights to improve eCommerce functionality and user experience.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of successfully managing large-scale digital programs, a keen eye for identifying process improvements, and the ability to navigate complex technical environments while driving business value.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Development: Lead the strategic development and continuous improvement of our Magento eCommerce platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
Requirement Gathering: Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into actionable product specifications and technical deliverables.
Roadmap Management: Define and maintain the product roadmap, establishing clear priorities and timelines while balancing customer value, business impact, and technical constraints.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with developers (both in-house and offshore), designers, and stakeholders to execute product plans, meet delivery deadlines, and achieve project milestones.
Project Lifecycle Oversight: Oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, technical design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
Agile Implementation: Champion Agile methodologies to foster transparency, efficiency, and iterative development across cross-functional teams.
Data-Driven Enhancements: Utilize data insights, customer feedback, and competitive market research to identify and implement opportunities for improved digital experiences and enhanced functionality.
eCommerce Optimization: Drive engagement through improved eCommerce capabilities, including optimizing checkout processes, refining site navigation, and enhancing product discovery.
Site Performance Management: Troubleshoot and enhance HTML-based customer content layouts to improve site performance, responsiveness, and usability.
Vendor and Partner Management: Collaborate with third-party vendors and technology partners to implement and manage Magento integrations, extensions, and APIs.
Resource and Scope Management: Ensure effective product scope management and optimal resource allocation to deliver high-value solutions efficiently and on schedule.

Technical Skills:

Adobe Commerce Cloud Expertise: Expertise in Adobe Commerce Cloud (Magento), including platform architecture, customization, and extension development.
HTML & Front-End Development: Advanced HTML skills with the ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot custom content layouts and front-end elements.
Integration Management: Hands-on experience with Magento integrations, third-party extensions, and API connectivity to streamline functionality.
Search Optimization: Experience with Algolia search integration preferred, including configuring indexing and search relevance optimization.
Version Control: Strong knowledge of Git for version control, particularly in cloud infrastructure environments.
Modern Web Technologies: Understanding of modern web technologies, including JavaScript, CSS, and PHP, to facilitate collaboration with development teams.

Professional Experience:

Industry Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience in Program Management or Product Development, specifically in the eCommerce domain.
Leadership & Execution: Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in high-paced environments to deliver complex technical solutions.
Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage technical projects from ideation through execution, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with business goals.
Agile Methodologies: Experience working within Agile environments, leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Vendor Relations: Strong vendor management experience, including negotiating contracts and overseeing third-party development teams.

Key Attributes:

Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-starter mentality.
Organizational Excellence: Highly detail-oriented, organized, and motivated to drive innovation and operational efficiency.
Communication & Collaboration: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and align stakeholders across business and technical teams.
Adaptability & Prioritization: Ability to navigate complex challenges, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing business needs.

Travel:

Must be local and able to travel to our Princeton, NJ office as required.

Physical Requirements:

This role is primarily office-based with occasional travel to the Princeton, NJ office as required.

Management of Others:

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

About Springer Publishing Company

Joining Springer Publishing means working in an innovative, tech-driven, highly collaborative environment. Our culture is focused on supporting our customers from education to career. Our mission is to build and foster a team of individuals working together to learn, grow and deliver in an environment that empowers everyone to apply their experiences, knowledge, and skills. When you pair great people with our common purpose, amazing things are possible. Find your place, develop your passion, and build your future with us.

Named one of the fastest growing independent publishers in the United States by Publishers Weekly, we continue to grow our product portfolio in nursing, public health, healthcare administration, social work, counseling, and medicine.

Join us and grow your career at Springer Publishing!

Interested candidates can forward their letter and resume to: humanresources@springerpub.com
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Updated 2/14/2025

Original Job Description

eCommerce Product Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Development: Lead the strategic development and continuous improvement of our Magento eCommerce platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
Requirement Gathering: Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into actionable product specifications and technical deliverables.
Roadmap Management: Define and maintain the product roadmap, establishing clear priorities and timelines while balancing customer value, business impact, and technical constraints.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with developers (both in-house and offshore), designers, and stakeholders to execute product plans, meet delivery deadlines, and achieve project milestones.
Project Lifecycle Oversight: Oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, technical design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
Agile Implementation: Champion Agile methodologies to foster transparency, efficiency, and iterative development across cross-functional teams.
Data-Driven Enhancements: Utilize data insights, customer feedback, and competitive market research to identify and implement opportunities for improved digital experiences and enhanced functionality.
eCommerce Optimization: Drive engagement through improved eCommerce capabilities, including optimizing checkout processes, refining site navigation, and enhancing product discovery.
Site Performance Management: Troubleshoot and enhance HTML-based customer content layouts to improve site performance, responsiveness, and usability.
Vendor and Partner Management: Collaborate with third-party vendors and technology partners to implement and manage Magento integrations, extensions, and APIs.
Resource and Scope Management: Ensure effective product scope management and optimal resource allocation to deliver high-value solutions efficiently and on schedule.

Technical Skills:

Adobe Commerce Cloud Expertise: Expertise in Adobe Commerce Cloud (Magento), including platform architecture, customization, and extension development.
HTML & Front-End Development: Advanced HTML skills with the ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot custom content layouts and front-end elements.
Integration Management: Hands-on experience with Magento integrations, third-party extensions, and API connectivity to streamline functionality.
Search Optimization: Experience with Algolia search integration preferred, including configuring indexing and search relevance optimization.
Version Control: Strong knowledge of Git for version control, particularly in cloud infrastructure environments.
Modern Web Technologies: Understanding of modern web technologies, including JavaScript, CSS, and PHP, to facilitate collaboration with development teams.

Professional Experience:

Industry Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience in Program Management or Product Development, specifically in the eCommerce domain.
Leadership & Execution: Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in high-paced environments to deliver complex technical solutions.
Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage technical projects from ideation through execution, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with business goals.
Agile Methodologies: Experience working within Agile environments, leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Vendor Relations: Strong vendor management experience, including negotiating contracts and overseeing third-party development teams.

Key Attributes:

Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-starter mentality.
Organizational Excellence: Highly detail-oriented, organized, and motivated to drive innovation and operational efficiency.
Communication & Collaboration: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and align stakeholders across business and technical teams.
Adaptability & Prioritization: Ability to navigate complex challenges, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing business needs.

Travel:

Must be local and able to travel to our Princeton, NJ office as required.

Physical Requirements:

This role is primarily office-based with occasional travel to the Princeton, NJ office as required.

Management of Others:

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

About Springer Publishing Company

Join us and grow your career at Springer Publishing!

Updated 2/14/2025

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