The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge platforms. It is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization committed to global knowledge equity. With a remote-first, globally distributed workforce and a strong focus on multilingual content access, Wikimedia reaches over 1 billion users monthly and is supported by over 200,000 volunteer editors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Vision:
• Lead strategy for improving user experiences across Wikipedia and related projects.
• Contribute to the Foundation’s long-term multilingual and knowledge equity goals.
• Product Management:
• Build and manage the product roadmap, from ideation through launch and iteration.
• Own the full product lifecycle using both data and user feedback for decision-making.
• Develop and refine user-facing features, especially around translation tools and content localization.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Work with engineers, designers, researchers, and community members.
• Partner across departments including Marketing, Communications, and Partnerships.
• Community Engagement:
• Engage with Wikimedia’s global volunteer editor base to align on product needs.
• Ensure products are accessible and useful for users across regions and languages.
• Data & Decision-making:
• Use analytics, A/B testing, and qualitative feedback to evaluate product impact.
• Make data-informed decisions about prioritization and iteration.

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience as a product manager or similar role with user-facing products.
• Proven success in:
• Launching new products
• Growing a new user base
• Managing mobile-first experiences
• Strong skills in writing product requirements, prototyping, and working in agile environments.
• Experience working with users or communities in Asia, Africa, Latin America, or the Middle East.
• Familiarity with data analytics, A/B testing, and understanding technical documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Preferred/Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with:
• Volunteer or open-source communities
• Remote, globally distributed teams
• Machine learning-supported tools
• Multilingual content platforms
• Wikipedia editing or other wiki projects
• Fluency in languages other than English
• Understanding of regulatory/geopolitical impact on product design
• Experience in digital marketing or community growth strategies

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

• Deeply mission-aligned with knowledge equity and open access.
• Strong communicator, able to engage stakeholders and volunteers across cultures.
• Multilingual-aware with a sensitivity to global diversity and inclusion.
• Capable of leading with empathy, driving strategy, and executing effectively in a collaborative, iterative environment.
• Compensation & Benefits:
  Salary Range (U.S. based applicants): $108,565–$167,564/year, adjusted based on location.
• Inclusive of multiple factors like skills, experience, and cost of living.
• Comprehensive support for international and remote staff, including equity, diversity, and non-discrimination values.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range (U.S. based applicants): $108,565–$167,564/year, adjusted based on location.
• Inclusive of multiple factors like skills, experience, and cost of living.
• Comprehensive support for international and remote staff, including equity, diversity, and non-discrimination values.