We are the world's largest university press. That means we serve the academic community as no other publisher can. We work in partnership with institutions and learned societies to bring a world of knowledge to the fingertips of students and researchers worldwide. The digital revolution is bringing enormous change and in a fast-moving technology and publishing landscape OUP welcomes the inquisitive and the inventive to help drive impact from our publishing and services. Together with our academic communities, we curate and seamlessly connect the ideas that push their fields forward. And because we are a part of the academic community and guided in everything we do by our mission, we re-invest in our people, our publishing, and the world-leading research institution of which we are part. About the Role In this role you will lead on the overarching strategy for a product or range of products in the successful Oxford Academic portfolio including legal and medical practitioner, cutting-edge research journals and books, advanced subscription databases, AI tools and author services, and other offerings catering to institutional, commercial and individual customers. You will build compelling business cases for product and service development that solve validated market problems and meet strategic and business objectives at a time of rapid technology change. You will work collaboratively with other functions through the product lifecycle, developing and refining strategy and converting it into actionable roadmaps that maximize the impact and commercial success of Oxford's unique assets and capabilities. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Manage products and services through the entire product lifecycle, from strategic planning to bringing new products to market, leading on continuous improvement, and overseeing product transition or retirement Develop compelling business cases aligned to divisional goals and capable of delivering long-term commercial success at a time of technology change Work collaboratively to define, communicate, and iterate an active and innovative product roadmap that allows for market differentiation and solves user problems Monitor the market and competitive landscape seeking insights into buyer and user problems to inform product development and contribute to positioning and marketing strategies Ensure that product propositions are clearly positioned so that customers as well as internal stakeholders can easily understand the value and purpose of each product, tool, or service Contribute to wider divisional strategy, through collaboration and participation, and help to establish industry best practice in Product We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office. About You The role of Product Portfolio Manager requires a high-performing individual, experienced across commercial proposition development, innovation, insight, and team-building. You'll need to be a problem solver and collaborator, able to define, implement and communicate digital and AI solutions across a multi-function knowledge environment and out to our global markets. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES: Experience of managing a product portfolio across a variety of markets including practitioner or adjacent services Demonstrated understanding and application of product development methods and practices Track record of prioritizing activity based on horizon scanning, external research and analysis of user needs Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail Familiarity with the Pragmatic product management framework or equivalent Benefits We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days' holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies. We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts. This role comes with the added benefit of private medical insurance and management bonus. Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information. Queries Please contact tobi.ogunnaikeoup.com with any queries relating to this role. We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.