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Product Management Assistant, EBSCO, Ipswich MA

Posted May 12, 2014

Position Overview 

Product Management Assistant

Primary Responsibilities:

    • Applies knowledge and skills to manage and ensure the quality, relevance and completeness of the content and features in specific database products and related products
    • Interacts with various EP departments on a variety of workflows and schedules, including Content Management, PM Ops, Marketing, Technology and Proprietary Publishing
    • Initiates and completes any and all projects and processes assigned, including, database cleanup, database creation, database management, product quality, value-add processing, research and log analysis
    • Conducts market research, competitive research and proposes product enhancements based on market needs and subject matter knowledge
    • Meets timeframes and rates required for Production and Development
    • Engages in long-term strategy planning and roadmap priorities
    • Assists with the marketing/communication plans
    • Completes any other tasks assigned by the Product Manager
    • Reports on activities in weekly reports and meetings to the Product Manager Skills 

Requirements:

    • Bachelors Degree in area of product/project development
    • Computer literate; 2 -4 years experience using Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, Access, PPT, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:

    • Excellent verbal communication; Excellent written communication
    • Positive attitude & team player
    • Knowledge of Online Research Resources
    • Knowledge of Library Market (North America, plus if Int’l)
    • XML
    • SQL

About EBSCO Information Services: What We Offer

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is the leading provider of resources for libraries worldwide including EBSCONET®, and EBSCOhost®, the world’s premier for-fee online research service. Through a library of tens of thousands of full-text journals and magazines from renowned publishers, EBSCO serves the content needs of all researchers (Academic, Medical, K-12, Public Library, Corporate, Government, etc.). EBSCO is also the provider of EBSCO Discovery Service™ (EDS), which provides institutions with a fast, single search box for its entire collection. EBSCO Information Services is a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the United States.

The EBSCO Information Services headquarters is located in Ipswich, MA along the banks of the Ipswich River. We are just minutes from the MBTA train stop and provide 75% commuter rail reimbursement. EBSCO offers a competitive employee benefits package including Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, dental insurance, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, and a retirement savings & profit sharing plan. Considered one of the top places to work in Massachusetts, EBSCO also offers a subsidized cafeteria, free coffee, an on-site fitness center with classes, and tuition reimbursement.

About the Product Management Department

When you join EBSCO as a Product Management Assistant, you will contribute your skills to the Product Management Department in Ipswich, MA. The Product Management department develops strategies for product lines, evaluates competition, identifies revenue opportunities for products, and selects the product portfolio on EBSCOhost®. Other professionals working in this department include editors, product managers, product management analysts, royalty management specialists, contract administrators, collections management specialists, research analysts, account managers and more.

EBSCO is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. EOE M/F/H/V