Senior Digital Product Manager

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in a quantitative discipline such as computer science, accounting, operations, finance, statistics or engineering.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience leading large web or digital application projects with complex stakeholder landscapes and governance structures to successful outcomes, on time and on budget.
• Track record of synthesizing many opinions and inputs into a clear product strategy, set of goals and deliverables--and then communicating the plan back to stakeholders in a succinct way. Requiring skill in conducting interviews and facilitating group meetings.
• Experience seeking opportunities to innovate, simplify and create intuitive user interfaces that improve user experience and increase adoption.
• An eye for detail in user experience and visual design, leveraging best practices and existing design systems. Experience partnering with senior design staff.
• Current knowledge of rapidly changing web and web application technologies.
• Experience with enterprise applications and understanding of database-driven applications, and strong understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Proven problem solving, analytical thinking and ability to approach problems logically and systematically.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to bridge functional and technical resources by communicating effectively with individuals of varying systems expertise and business needs.
• Strong listening, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated experience engaging and motivating groups of diverse individuals.

 In addition, preferred requirements include:

• Experience evaluating and revising strategies based on KPIs that leverage analytics, qualitative and quantitative user research.
• Project management skills.
• Basic front-end development skills, allowing you to stand up simple API-driven prototypes.
• Experiencing partnering with agencies and vendors.

Physical Requirements*:

• Sitting in place at computer for long periods of time with extensive keyboarding/dexterity; occasionally use a telephone; rarely writing by hand.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Why Stanford is For You:

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.