Role : Technical Product Manager 

Location : US (Remote)

The Product Manager is a key member of the Higher Ed Courseware Product Management team. Reporting to the Director, Product Management, Learning Tools and Assessments, the Product Manager is a strong individual contributor that collaborates with colleagues across Higher Education and beyond to manage a small portfolio of related applications that underpin our approach to open form assignments.

What You’ll Do:

Drive growth for our existing Writing Solutions, MediaShare, and Freehand Grader applications  Partner with the Director of Product Management to refine a strategy for owned applications rooted in customer research, performance analysis, competitive analysis, and market data Champion product vision and strategy with stakeholders at all levels Translate the strategy into an actionable roadmap by sizing opportunities, defining the work, and aligning with key stakeholders during go-to-market periods Work closely with Engineering, UX, and Program management to bring product roadmap to life Work with stakeholders in Portfolio, Content Production, Customer Success, and Marketing to ensure the product strategy is continually informed by their needs as well as Customer needs Serve as a subject matter expert on the capabilities of assigned tools, and their place in the market and competitive landscape.   Collaborate with relevant teams to identify, track, analyze, and communicate key performance metrics that drive strategic business and product decisions Regularly lead and update product research and experimentation, focused on customer preferences and market dynamics Engage in end-to-end ownership, becoming a subject matter expert in all issues your customers and stakeholders face  Inform go-to-market strategy and ensure successful enablement of product launches and feature updates, in partnership with Marketing, Sales, Portfolio, and Customer Success
 

Requirements

5 years of product management experience working on educational technology products (or significant experience in roles with equivalent responsibilities) Have an obsession with discovery and connecting with the customer Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, adept at evaluating market opportunities and prioritizing work based on strategic importance and relevant data Results-oriented and self-motivated, skilled at executing projects and proactively adapting to a dynamic work environment Skilled at influencing, building relationships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across the organization Comfortable navigating ambiguous or complex issues and outlining effective solutions Global mindset with excellent communication skills, effectively connecting with team members and customers worldwide Experience gathering, analyzing, and making decisions based on user feedback Experience assessing market opportunities and prioritizing based on impact.  Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships Experience analyzing and communicating product performance and insights to stakeholders using analytical and presentation tools