Senior Product Manager

About our team

Elsevier is a global information analytics company that helps institutions and professionals progress science, advance healthcare and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. We serve the research, academic and clinical communities through the application of technology and analytics to content. Our portfolio of solutions brings together extensive Scientific, Technical and Medical content, powerful analytics, and technologies. We help our corporate customers, R&D professionals, engineers, scientists and commercial marketing leaders, to innovate and commercialize ideas, products and processes.

About the role

The Senior Product Manager will take full ownership of a product or a set of complex product features. This individual is responsible for crafting and executing a commercially successful product strategy, informed by both qualitative and quantitative customer insights. Operating with minimal supervision, the role involves leading cross-functional project execution and driving measurable product outcomes. They will build strong relationships with technology teams to identify and implement solutions that address customer needs. They will be recognised as a key stakeholder in evaluating and providing feedback on new feature proposals. Works in partnership with Technology to build prototypes and solve complex design challenges using agile methodologies. This position demands strategic thinking, a strong customer focus, and the ability to deliver impactful product solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Understands customer needs and market trends through direct engagement and analysis.
• Liaises with stakeholders and users of the system to understand and prioritize requirements
• Develops and subsequently owns the short- and long-term roadmap for the product
• Aligns team efforts to deliver customer-centric solutions and segment-specific strategies.
• Uses data and metrics to guide product decisions and measure impact.
• Develops and executes go-to-market plans in collaboration with marketing and sales teams.
• Creates clear product requirements and manages delivery across the full lifecycle.
• Works in partnership with Technology to builds prototypes and solve complex design challenges using agile methodologies.
• Contributes to strategic planning and supports commercial growth through data insights.
• Communicates product vision and roadmap aligned with business goals.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of experience owning and delivering product features or full products.
• Proven track record of launching products from concept to post-release management.
• Strong analytical skills; comfortable working with data even in ambiguous contexts.
• Experience engaging with customers to drive positive commercial outcomes.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle and agile practices.
• Ability to write clear, actionable product documentation and business cases.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science or Engineering) is preferred but not required.

Work in a way that works for

you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits in the UK we are delighted to offer:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life Assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.