Product Manager

Bright Horizons Children's Centers•Newton, NE

12d•Remote

About The Position

The Product Manager is dynamic, high-energy, and brings strong business acumen with a passion for building great software. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is motivated by delivering products that support families in accessing reliable care when they need it most. This role requires a proven track record of identifying product opportunities, proposing effective solutions, and driving delivery of strong outcomes. The Product Manager partners closely with cross-functional teams and must communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively. This is a remote position based in the United States. Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care , elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you’re the difference .

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
In lieu of a degree, an additional 3 years of relevant experience will be considered
3+ years of experience in a Product role or equivalent experience within a software delivery or operational environment (e.g., Engineering, Business/Systems Analysis, UX, Support, or relevant domain experience within Back-Up Care or similar services)

Nice To Haves

Experience with B2B and/or SaaS-based solutions
Experience in healthcare, benefits, or service-based/outsourcing environments preferred
Experience with software project management tools
Experience working with APIs, integrations, or connected systems preferred
Strong ability to define functional requirements and translate business needs into product solutions
Track record of delivering high-quality, customer-focused products
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to identify risks and opportunities
Self-starter with the ability to drive decisions and lead initiatives end-to-end
Strong prioritization, organization, and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across teams and organizational levels
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Responsibilities

Gather and prioritize product requirements in support of the product roadmap; translate market and business needs into clear, actionable user stories and functional specifications.
Partner closely with Engineering to drive the product vision and continuously define and refine requirements across a broad set of features and use cases.
Own and prioritize the product backlog to ensure alignment with business goals and customer needs.
Manage the product lifecycle end-to-end—from discovery and requirements through release, implementation, adoption, and ongoing iteration.
Lead development of APIs and integration capabilities, partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure scalable, well-documented, and reliable solutions.
Drive alignment across interconnected products and systems, balancing the needs of multiple user groups and stakeholders.
Communicate effectively with engineering, sales, marketing, implementation teams, and leadership to ensure alignment and delivery against business and customer objectives .
Leverage data and insights to understand customer needs, behaviors, and business outcomes; translate insights into product improvements and new features.
Conduct competitive research and analysis to inform product strategy and positioning.