Product Manager, Architecture & Engineering

Kaplan

1d • Remote

About The Position

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them. Since 1975, PPI, a Kaplan Company, has prepared over 4 million engineers and architects to pass their licensure exams. The Product Manager supports the strategic development of new products and maintenance of existing products. They engage with various cross-functional teams to ensure product launches/updates run smoothly and assist as needed in the product development cycle. The Product Manager creates and maintains reports used by all levels of management about the performance of the business unit. This role anticipates the needs of the cross-functional teams and provides connectors for them as they work on the product.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Architecture, Communications, Economics, Business, Project Management, or related fields
• 1-2 years of experience in project management, report creation and project/market analysis.
• Strong project management skills
• Intermediate in Gsuite products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to shift priorities rapidly
• Ability to perform self-directed work under little supervision
• Self-starter
• Reliable, tactful, and diplomatic
• Lifelong learner
• Growth mindset

Nice To Haves

• Engineering Degree
• FE License

Responsibilities

• Manage the product lifecycle from concept to retirement (requirement gathering, scoping, prototyping, launch, retirement) with cross-functional team input (subject matter experts, content specialists, editorial, production, and marketing).
• Manage, communicate, and document the needs of various relevant functional groups (i.e., sales, marketing, student support, etc.) to support the strategic goals of products and initiatives.
• Manage product setup process with cross-functional team to ensure all teams are prepared for product launches and changes.
• Perform quality assurance in preparation for launch.
• Request, maintain and manage reports for the business unit from shared services (requests, changes, QA).
• Research, analyze, and report on product data such as customer feedback and market changes.
• Support product team in assigned key initiatives on the product roadmap.
• Collaborate on the development of new and updated products.
• Create supporting documentation for sales and marketing the highlights key features and benefits.
• Provide training, support, and guidance for the student support team.
• Assist with marketing to promote products internally & externally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance
• Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
• Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
• Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees