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Job Description
We are seeking a strategic and user-focused Product Owner to lead the ongoing development and optimization of our newly redesigned public-facing research website. This platform serves a diverse audience including researchers, faculty members, clinicians, and external users seeking authoritative information—particularly in areas like cancer research. The ideal candidate will champion personalization, usability, and relevance, ensuring the site evolves to meet the needs of its users. Key Responsibilities : ->
Product Vision & Strategy - Own and evolve the product roadmap for the research website, aligning with institutional goals and user needs. - Collaborate with the library team and cross-functional stakeholders to define and prioritize features that enhance user experience and engagement. ->
User Experience & Personalization - Drive initiatives to personalize the website experience, moving beyond generic content to deliver tailored research pathways and recommendations. - Conduct user research and usability testing to understand the needs of researchers, clinicians, and other public users. ->
Content & Information Architecture - Ensure the website's structure supports intuitive navigation and efficient access to research materials, especially in high-interest areas like cancer research. - Work with content creators and librarians to maintain high-quality, relevant, and accessible information. ->
Stakeholder Collaboration - Serve as the primary liaison between the library team, IT, UX designers, and external partners. Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives. ->
Analytics & Optimization - Monitor site performance and user behavior using analytics tools.
Product Owner • New York, NY, United States