IEEE Spectrum Product Manager (Education)

Job Summary
IEEE Spectrum seeks a dynamic Product Manager to drive its audience growth and advertising revenue. This role requires at least 5-7 years of product management experience, ideally within digital media or publishing, combined with strong analytical skills and expertise in Google Analytics, BI tools, A/B testing, and SEO. The ideal candidate will craft and execute a digital product roadmap that enhances user engagement and ad performance while efficiently managing cross-functional teams using Agile and Lean methodologies. Proficiency in direct advertising and audience targeting is essential to innovate and optimize IEEE Spectrum's omni-channel offerings.


Key Responsibilities

• Analytical & Technical Skills
• Proficiency in Google Analytics (GA4), Google Tag Manager, and other reporting tools to track user behavior, ad performance, and content engagement.
• Ability to analyze traffic sources, audience demographics, and conversion rates to inform product decisions.
• Experience with A/B testing, knowledge of SEO optimization (qualitative and technical), and data-driven decision-making to improve user experience and monetization.
• Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker) for advanced data visualization and reporting.
• Understanding of HTTP - how the web works and some knowledge of HTML and CSS
• Product & Business Strategy:
• Develop and execute a product roadmap aligned with IEEE Spectrum's digital growth strategy including business case development, forecasting, and budgeting
• Identify new revenue opportunities, including premium content, subscriptions, sponsored content integrations, and bundled product packaging with other IEEE business unit subscription products.
• Ensure the product experience aligns with both user expectations and advertising revenue goals.
• Work closely with editorial, sales, and engineering teams to enhance digital products, ad placements, and content distribution.
• Project Management & Collaboration
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple stakeholders across design, marketing, editorial, and back-office functions for multiple simultaneous projects competing for resources and prioritization.Excellent com
• Excellent communication skills that span the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements for developers and designers to the ability to create executive-level presentations.
• Experience with Agile / Lean methodologies; experience with Kanban boards and Gannt charts in developing and managing project timelines and critical path determination.
• Digital & Advertising Expertise
• Knowledge of direct ad sales, programmatic advertising, and audience targeting in a media environment.
• Understanding of ad tech platforms like Google Ad Manager (GAM).
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and user experience best practices.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Req
• Master's or other advanced degree Pref

Work Experience

• 4-7 years Experience in product management in digital media, publishing, or advertising-driven businesses, preferably in digital publishing, journalism, or a media organization; strong understanding of omni-channel publishing models, advertising strategies, and audience engagement metrics for products that include websites, newsletters, social media, and sales funnels. Req
• Bonus: Passion for technology and engineering content; experience working with subscription models, paywalls, or membership businesses and programs. Pref

Other Requirements:
As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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