Position Description

As a Digital Product Manager, you will work closely with senior product managers to gain experience in designing, launching, and managing scalable digital products.

Responsibilities Include

Assist in gathering and documenting user requirements and product specifications under the guidance of senior product managers.
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to provide insights for product strategy.
Help define and prioritize features for the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Collaborate with engineering, design, and data science teams to ensure requirements are understood and products meet user needs.
Participate in user testing and feedback sessions to improve product usability and functionality. Prepare and deliver status updates on product development progress to stakeholders.
Support the development of training materials and user documentation for new product features.
Monitor product performance using key metrics and identify areas for improvement.
Responsible for other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of five years? post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Additional Required Qualifications

Bachelor?s degree or equivalent work experience.
An additional 1+ year of experience in product management, digital marketing, technology, or related roles (internship experience counts)
Strong communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Basic understanding of Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management.
Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel or Google Sheets; experience with SQL, Tableau, or similar tools is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in and basic understanding of AI, digital tools, and emerging technologies.
Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams and adapt to fast paced environments.
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) or familiarity with digital project management tools like Jira or Trello.
Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn and grow in the product management field.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
Proactive and detail-oriented approach to managing tasks and deadlines.
Analytical thinking and curiosity to understand complex workflows.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position which we consider to be a combination of remote and onsite work at our Boston, MA based campus. HBS expects all staff to be onsite 3 days per week, and departments provide onsite coverage Monday ? Friday. Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice.

We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role.

A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore more about HBS work culture here https://www.hbs.edu/employment

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website ( https://hr.harvard.edu/benefits-wellbeing ) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify this excellence while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

Minimum of five years?
post-secondary education or relevant work experience
Bachelor?s degree or equivalent work experience
An additional 1+ year of experience in product management, digital marketing, technology, or related roles (internship experience counts)
Strong communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail
Basic understanding of Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website ( https://hr.harvard.edu/benefits-wellbeing ) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers
Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits
Most coverage begins as of your start date
Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more
Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service
Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools
Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions
Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning
Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more
Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston

Responsibilities

As a Digital Product Manager, you will work closely with senior product managers to gain experience in designing, launching, and managing scalable digital products
Assist in gathering and documenting user requirements and product specifications under the guidance of senior product managers
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to provide insights for product strategy
Help define and prioritize features for the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals
Collaborate with engineering, design, and data science teams to ensure requirements are understood and products meet user needs
Participate in user testing and feedback sessions to improve product usability and functionality
Prepare and deliver status updates on product development progress to stakeholders
Support the development of training materials and user documentation for new product features
Monitor product performance using key metrics and identify areas for improvement
Responsible for other duties as assigned
Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice
We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role

Digital Product Manager, Digital Transformation

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