Associate Product Manager, Research Applications

Job Summary

At Getty Digital, the Associate Product Manager (APM) will play a key role in shaping and delivering products across Getty’s Research Products portfolio. This is a 3-year limited term position, reporting to the Product Manager of Getty research applications within the Collection Platforms and Data team. The APM will work closely with project managers, engineers, designers, and subject-matter experts to translate complex research and organizational needs into clear, actionable product decisions.

About the Role

The APM is responsible for taking ownership of defined areas of work within the product lifecycle, contributing to product discovery, delivery, and continuous improvement. This is a hybrid work environment opportunity; the successful candidate must be a California resident and work at least one day per week on Getty’s campus in Brentwood.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Support roadmap development and execution across one or more Research Applications
• Analyze existing processes and workflows to identify opportunities for system and service improvements
• Collaborate with engineering and design to deliver high-quality features and improvements
• Develop detailed requirements, user stories, and functional documentation using established standards
• Track progress, dependencies, and risks across initiatives
• Apply IT service management (ITSM) practices to support the design, delivery, and improvement of products and services
• Maintain user-facing documentation and knowledge resources
• Document decisions, track requirements, and preserve system and institutional knowledge over time

User Research & Discovery

• Develop an understanding of Getty’s diverse user base (researchers, curators, staff, and the public)
• Synthesize user research, feedback, and usage data
• Auxiliary in defining problem spaces and evaluating potential solutions
• Document insights and contribute to discovery artifacts

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders across Getty programs and departments
• Facilitate alignment conversations and communicate product decisions clearly
• Create presentations, product updates, documentation, and internal communications
• Contribute to training, change management, and adoption efforts

Data & Systems

• Work with structured and unstructured cultural heritage data (metadata, vocabularies, collections data)
• Contribute to system configuration, testing, and validation to ensure requirements are met
• Support testing efforts, including developing test plans, validating system behavior, and coordinating user acceptance testing
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, interoperability, and usability
• Contribute to efforts that streamline and automate internal processes where appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and relevant experience
• Master's or advanced degree in domain specific area preferred (e.g. MLIS, Data Science, MIS)
• 2-5 years experience with IT systems
• Experience in cultural heritage, research, or knowledge systems

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage
• 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
• Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
• On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
• Community service opportunities