Senior Product Manager

Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products — Scribd®, Slideshare®, Everand™, and Fable — help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise.

CULTURE AT SCRIBD, INC.

We support a culture where our employees can be real and be bold; where we debate and commit as we embrace plot twists; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer.

We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration and culture. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location.

So what are we looking for in new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we hire for “GRIT.” Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee. For us, it also serves as a practical framework for how we work: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results within your role, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and strengthening the broader Team through collaboration and attitude.

This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization.

ABOUT THE TEAM AND ROLE

Scribd is evolving from one of the world’s largest document libraries into a platform where active knowledge building happens. With a library of 300 million human-powered documents and 250+ million monthly visitors, our next chapter focuses on helping users move from simply finding source material to building deep, actionable knowledge. As a Senior Product Manager, you will lead this zero-to-one transformation, leveraging ML and LLMs to create workflows that feel effortless while remaining grounded, attributable, and trustworthy.

You will partner closely with Design, Engineering, Machine Learning, and Data Science teams to turn advanced technical capabilities into intuitive experiences that users rely on and return to. We’re looking for a product leader with a sharp sense of craft and the ability to set a clear direction amidst ambiguity. Ready to invent the future of knowledge discovery and help millions of people turn information into understanding?

 

YOU WILL

• Develop and set the long-term product vision, strategy, and roadmap for core platform features, defining both future goals and immediate, multi-quarter steps.

• Define and track success metrics for core user journeys at the company level.

• Balance short-term wins with long-term vision, delivering incremental improvements while building an extensible platform aligned with the company's multi-year strategy.

• Enhance the experience users have both as prospects and as subscribers across devices.

• Construct a product roadmap using domain knowledge and partnerships to prioritize opportunities. This requires evaluating difficult trade-offs and making bets with partial information.

• Communicate with clarity and influence, aligning product, engineering, design, sales, marketing, and executive stakeholders on strategy, roadmap, requirements, and expected impact.

   

YOU HAVE

• Minimum of 5 years of product management experience.

• A drive to improve quality for users while achieving business goals.

• Exceptional UX design accumen and taste in order to be a great partner with designers

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

• Comfort in the unknown and a track record of thriving amid ambiguity, including shaping multi-year visions and delivering incremental wins.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without authority.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience building for the future while delivering today.

• Familiarity with both quantitative (e.g., AB testing and data analytics) and qualitative (e.g., user testing, interviews) research methods.

At Scribd, Inc., your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location. San Francisco is our highest geographic market in the United States.

 

In the state of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $139,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $216,500 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California].

In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $114,500 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $205,500 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California].

In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $145,000 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $185,000 CAD[maximum salary in our highest geographic market].

We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a competitive equity ownership, and a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

WORKING AT SCRIBD, INC.

Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance:

United States:

Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C.

Canada:

Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver

Mexico:

Mexico City

Benefits at Scribd, Inc.

• Scribd Flex (flexible work model)

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• Mental health support and disability coverage

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals

• Paid parental leave and family support benefits

• Retirement matching and employee equity

• Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities

• Wellness and home office stipends

• Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products

• Enterprise access to leading AI tools

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