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Our teams work with complex global datasets, AI and machine learning, hybrid cloud solutions, and other technologies that connect people and organizations to the information they need. We value the power of unique perspectives and experiences to unlock innovation. At OCLC, your ideas matter, whether you have two years of experience or 20. You’lllearn, create, and problem-solve with technologists, product developers, librarians, researchers, marketing pros, and support teams around the world.\nWhy join OCLC?\nOCLC is consistently recognized as a best place to work by several independent programs. We recognize and reward people and results with a comprehensive Total Rewards package. This means competitive compensation that reflects your unique contributions-performance, experience, and skills-along with exceptional benefits, including best-in-class health coverage, retirement plans with generous company contributions, and a commitment to your overall well-being.\nWe know the best ideas don’t always happen at a desk. Take a walking meeting around our 100-acre campus or enjoy lunch on the patio. We’re committed to your success-both personally and professionally. Hybrid work environment: For many roles, three days a week on-site, with occasional additional days based on business needs.\n\nFree use of our on-site fitness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room\n\nOnsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC\n\nHealth and wellness events\n\nWork environments with individual and team spaces and the latest technology tools\n\nPaid parental leave and adoption assistance\n\nTuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility\n\nCompany-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships\n\nJoin us in transforming how people everywhere access information and be part of a mission-driven team that makes a global impact.\nThe job details are as follows:\nOCLC is seeking a Product Manager to lead product strategy and delivery for library discovery within OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS) platform. This role will drive initiatives that give libraries more flexibility in how they configure, extend, and integrate their discovery experience across their institution. The Product Manager will balance customer needs, market trends, and business priorities to deliver current roadmap commitments while helping shape the future of AI-enabled discovery, search, and research experiences. Working closely with engineering, UX, and library partners, they will define product direction, drive customer value, and ensure OCLC remains competitive in the evolving library discovery market.Responsibilities\nProduct Strategy and Planning\nOversees market analysis and develops product strategy and business case. Defines strategic product goals.\nProduces product roadmap\nCollaborates on release plans with Development\nCollaborates with finance in the production of product budgets and forecasts\nDevelops pricing strategies and product positioning plans which contribute to maximizing product profitability\nLeadership and Management\nProvides leadership to cross-functional product workgroups. Leads Product management meetings. 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