What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Product Manager position at Washington Post?

Job Description

The Washington Post is seeking a Senior Product Manager to join the Subscriptions product team and lead the development and growth of WP Intelligence, a B2B product aimed at helping businesses leverage policy, regulatory and data-driven insights for decision-making. As the Senior Product Manager, this person will contribute to WP Intelligence's product strategy, maintain the product roadmap, and drive execution, ensuring that WP Intelligence meets the needs of our customers and stays ahead of industry trends. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, sales, content and marketing, to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences, foster business growth, and maximize product value. This role reports to the Product Management Lead, Subscriptions.

Motivation

You are passionate about building B2B offerings and want to define and develop a differentiated product experience for business users of The Washington Post
You are energized by problem-solving and love to work alongside engineers and designers to create user flows and technical diagrams that ensure solutions are scalable, performant, and meet our business and user goals.
You are organized, driven, and committed to getting the details right.
You are comfortable working with partners across the company and enjoy translating complex, technical information into plain language that anyone can understand.

Responsibilities

Define and communicate a compelling vision for WP Intelligence, ensuring alignment with company goals and market opportunities.

Develop and maintain a long-term roadmap that meets the evolving needs of our B2B customers.

Oversee the full product lifecycle from ideation to launch and beyond. Ensure smooth transitions between product phases, and manage product iterations based on feedback and evolving market needs.

Conduct market analysis to identify customer pain points, emerging trends, and competitive landscape. Regularly engage with customers to gather feedback and validate product ideas.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, prioritize the backlog, and plan development that results in meaningful improvements for your users.

Set product KPIs and partner with engineering marketing, finance, and analytics to ensure product performance is properly monitored and that dashboards and alerts are accurate and actionable.

Use analytics and research to generate actionable insights and to identify opportunities and evolve your product area to meet user needs.

Lead through influence by building trust and alignment with clear, proactive communication about your plans, progress, successes, and setbacks.

Qualifications

5 years of product management experience, preferably in digital subscriptions.

A proven track record of critical thinking and problem solving in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.

A collaborative spirit and ability to build strong partnerships across disciplines that result in better product outcomes.

Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills.

Comfortable using quantitative and qualitative data to identify user needs and inform solutions.

Experience shaping product methodology, technical solutioning, and the software development process.

Experience using industry standard software such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Jira, and Confluence.

Preferred qualifications

Experience creating and managing B2B digital subscriptions

Passion for The Washington Post or the journalism industry at large

Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey :

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

Nine paid holidays and two personal days

20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

Robust mental health resources

Backup care and caregiver concierge services

Gender affirming services

Pet insurance

Free Post digital subscription

Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is :

119,700.00 - 199,300.00 USD Annual

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post . We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow ?

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Salary : $119,700 - $199,300

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