Product Manager II

Savvas Learning Company

12d • Remote

About The Position

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.
Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today’s classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.
Our award-winning, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline, from evidence-based, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college and career readiness solutions — all designed to meet the needs of every learner.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the product strategy and drive development of Savvas Learning eText application, as well as key features on the Realize Roadmap.
Own the product strategy and work to translate strategic business objectives into actionable development initiatives that drive value for the business.
Define the platform product requirements and lead the development teams through the Agile product development process.
Stay close with customer and market needs, so as to ensure that the strategy is grounded in a deep understanding of the k-12 context in which the product is purchased and utilized.
Perform frequent competitive analyses and reviews market offerings in comparison to our products. Serve as lead product evangelist, working at internal sessions (summer sales meetings) and external industry events (trade shows) to demo and promote the value proposition offered by the product.
Remote work permitted.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field of study.
• Five (5) years of experience as a Product Manager, Engineer, Education Development Manager, or related role where required experience gained.
• Defining or sourcing, launching and managing profitable products
• Engaging the target market: prospective and existing customers, partners and other stakeholders
• Negotiation, collaboration and teamwork skills
• Understanding of K-12 School Systems and the K-12 education technology market: Talking and presenting to key stakeholders and providing quality inputs to development team and reviewing completed work to see of any unknown requirements that emerged through the development process
• Influencing and working effectively in cross-functional teams
• Building and managing the product development roadmap
• Managing a complex roadmap that supports a wide variety of competing objectives and priorities and burndown charts and other development team metrics
• Managing software product development, including privacy requirements, accessibility requirements, and other considerations that are unique to the Education Technology space by reviewing volume of reworks and missing requirements between ideation and delivery of a feature.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product strategy and drive development of Savvas Learning eText application, as well as key features on the Realize Roadmap.
• Own the product strategy and work to translate strategic business objectives into actionable development initiatives that drive value for the business.
• Define the platform product requirements and lead the development teams through the Agile product development process.
• Stay close with customer and market needs, so as to ensure that the strategy is grounded in a deep understanding of the k-12 context in which the product is purchased and utilized.
• Perform frequent competitive analyses and reviews market offerings in comparison to our products.
• Serve as lead product evangelist, working at internal sessions (summer sales meetings) and external industry events (trade shows) to demo and promote the value proposition offered by the product.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Choose from three distinct medical plan options. HSA/FSA options available.
• Prescription Drug Benefits: Automatically included when you enroll in any medical plan.
• Dental & Vision Coverage: Available to all benefits-eligible employees.
• Time to Recharge: Vacation time and 10 paid holidays.
• Time to Recover: Sick time and leave programs.
• Financial Wellness: Employees can start securing their financial future without any delay with a 401(k) match and immediate vesting.
• Wellness Programs: We recognize the importance of emotional and mental well-being, both in our work environment and in our personal lives. We are committed to providing resources and support to promote overall well-being and a healthy work-life balance.
• Extra Perks: Discounted gym memberships, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, volunteer opportunities, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees