Lead Product Manager

Product Leader, Syndication Offerings

Driving Cross-Functional Innovation in Licensing and Partnership Programs

Job Title and Reporting Structure

Position: Product Leader, Syndication Offerings

Reports to: General Manager, Legal Markets

Dotted Line: General Manager, Partnerships

Role Overview

The Product Leader for Syndication Offerings is responsible for spearheading the development, evolution, and execution of licensing and partnership programs. This role requires strategic collaboration with editorial, product, technology, and partnership teams, as well as engagement with third-party vendors and partners. The Product Leader will play a pivotal role in defining requirements, driving business cases, securing necessary approvals, and ensuring successful program delivery. The position is central to establishing high-value syndication offerings that meet business objectives and deliver positive experiences for all partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams—including editorial, product, technology, and partnerships—to launch and optimize syndication offerings.
• Define clear and actionable program requirements in alignment with organizational goals.
• Drive the creation and presentation of business cases to secure internal approvals and resources.
• Execute approved plans, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and compliance with quality and security standards.
• Establish and monitor success metrics, including deadlines, budget, quality, and security benchmarks.
• Continuously assess and refine offerings based on market trends, partner feedback, and performance data.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B leadership experience, preferably within licensing or content-driven businesses.
• Understanding of licensing models and the dynamics of content partnerships.
• Demonstrated success in matrixed organizational environments, navigating multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Experience in establishing and scaling new business functions or initiatives.
• Exceptional influence, negotiation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to foster alignment across diverse teams.
• Strong business acumen, including financial analysis and strategic planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly and persuasively.

Success Metrics

• Achievement of program milestones and deadlines.
• Effective management and allocation of program budgets.
• Delivery of high-quality, secure syndication offerings.
• Consistent partner satisfaction and positive feedback.
• Demonstrated growth and impact of licensing and partnership programs.

Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

 

Compensation:

$128,900.00 - $226,050.00 USD

 

This role is eligible for Bonus.

Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position.  Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process. 

Additional Information:

Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.