Product Manager, Digital Experience Platforms

Job Title: Product Manager, Digital Experience Platforms

Area: Information Technology

Reports to: Lead Architect

Classification: Exempt

Location: Evanston, IL

This position is designated as Hybrid - Fully Flexible and expected to work from our world headquarters office once per month to several times a week. The specific days in the office are determined by managers based on business requirements. Rotary is under the jurisdiction of Illinois employment laws; we require all employees to live within reasonable daily commuting distance to Evanston.

Organization Overview

Rotary is a membership organization that unites people from all continents and cultures who take action to deliver real, long-term solutions to pressing issues facing our communities and the world. Each year, Rotary members expand their networks, build lasting relationships, and invest more than $300 million and 16 million volunteer hours to improve lives and create positive change in the world. In exchange for hard work and dedication in support of Rotary’s clubs, members and other participants, and their humanitarian service projects, our employees receive competitive salaries, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and job enrichment. To learn more, visit http://www.rotary.org.

Rotary’s Commitment to Belonging

At Rotary, we foster a welcoming environment where all employees are valued and empowered. We are dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities and supporting the growth and well-being of our team. Join us in building a world where everyone can unite, take action, and create lasting change.

Position Overview

The Product Manager position is responsible for managing and maximizing the value of our digital experience platform (DXP) umbrella, specifically focusing on our modern composable stack: Sitecore AI, Vercel, and RotaryUI. RotaryUI is our shared React component library.

Sitting uniquely within the IT Architecture team, this role reports to the Lead Architect and works closely with Business Owners, Architects, UX Design, and Development teams to manage the product backlog, understand competing priorities, and provide all necessary details for the development team to achieve their goals effectively and efficiently.

You Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• 7 years of professional experience as a product manager or technical product lead, ideally with experience managing multiple product lines or platform teams
• Familiarity with the product management lifecycle and modern web architectures (Headless CMS, APIs, Microservices, and Edge deployment)
• Experience managing Enterprise CMS/DXP platforms and/or frontend platform products (Sitecore highly preferred; experience with design systems or component libraries is a plus)
• Strong analytical and project management skills, with proven experience actively managing a board in an Agile/Scrum/Kanban environment
• Experience building consensus across groups with different priorities and leading diverse cross-functional teams
• Bonus: Certifications (CSPO, CSM) or direct experience with Sitecore AI, Sitecore Search, or Vercel/Next.js ecosystems
  
  

You Are Good At

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders and vice versa
• Team-oriented with a proven ability to build consensus across groups with different priorities (e.g., balancing Business Owner feature requests with Architecture's technical requirements)
• Tackling problems with creativity and a positive attitude
• Possessing strong analytical and decision-making skills to evaluate technical trade-offs
• Flexible and adaptable to change in a fast-paced, evolving technology landscape
  
  

You Will Be Responsible For

• Managing the product vision, strategy, and roadmap across both the DXP platform (Sitecore AI and Vercel) and Enterprise Web Services (RotaryUI component library and shared frontend infrastructure)
• Owning, grooming, and maintaining product backlogs across both DXP and EWS by translating high-level business goals and internal platform needs into actionable Epics, Technical User Stories, and clear Acceptance Criteria
• Facilitating daily Agile team ceremonies, including running the daily standup, leading Kanban/Scrum board walkthroughs
• Stewarding the RotaryUI design system and component library as a shared internal platform product—prioritizing the component roadmap, coordinating between consuming application teams, and ensuring EWS delivery aligns with DXP and design needs
• Balancing the prioritization of new business features with essential architectural tasks (e.g., paying down technical debt, platform upgrades, and infrastructure optimizations)
• Driving the internal adoption of Sitecore AI for personalization, intelligent search, and content optimization, helping the business understand the "art of the possible"
• Championing our Vercel / Headless Frontend architecture to advocate for fast, high-performing user experiences and excellent site performance
• Acting as the primary liaison between non-technical Business Owners and deeply technical Architects and Engineering teams to unblock development work
• Partnering with vendors (Sitecore, Vercel) to stay ahead of product roadmaps and proactively strengthen our digital experience capabilities
  
  

Leadership Attributes

• Communication: Be open to receiving ideas from diverse viewpoints and able to communicate messages so that they are universally understood.
• Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works jointly with others to meet shared objectives.
• Accountability: Have a clear sense of ownership and take personal responsibility for actions.
• Innovation: Move Rotary beyond traditional ways of thinking
• Adaptability: Respond to changes willingly and recognize when to adjust based on the situation.
  
  

Salary range

$139,500 - $155,000

Why Work For Rotary?

• Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits package
• Progressive 401k matching contributions
• Above market and generous paid time off package
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• On-site cafeteria and coffee bar with special pricing for Rotary employees
• Flextime-several different work schedules to choose from
• Close to CTA, Metra, a variety of stores, and many food options
  
  

Please Note

• Rotary does not provide VISA sponsorship or relocation assistance