Common App

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Senior Product Manager

Product ManagerProduct ManagerFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 1975H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Virginia

Posted

7 days ago

Salary

$115K - $123.4K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Play a leading role in shaping enhancements to Common App’s first-year and transfer applications. • Drive significant new and enhanced features designed to increase ease of use. • Lead cross-functional teams in identifying, defining, and prioritizing product features. • Determine metrics for success and capture/analyze results. • Present findings for additional discovery and consideration.

Job Requirements

  • Candidates must live in the United States.
  • Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 5-7 years of product management experience or a combination of experience in technology solution design, agile delivery, business analysis, or strategy consulting.
  • Familiarity with competitive analysis and development of business cases.
  • Experience working in or around the college admissions process with a firm understanding of education technology trends and practices.
  • Visionary thinker; the ability to develop and articulate a compelling product vision aligned with organizational goals and mission.
  • Strategic mindset; the ability to anticipate industry trends, user needs, and technological advancements to shape a forward-thinking product strategy.
  • Analytical acumen; the ability to use data-driven insights to inform decisions and solutions.
  • Agile or other project management methodology experience with the ability to manage initiatives that span several areas of the organization.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate product updates and milestones to key stakeholders and the ability to gain support for strategic initiatives in a collaborative and diverse environment.
  • An innovative mindset and the ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement while leading teams through organizational changes and transformations.
  • Proficient in using collaboration tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, and Atlassian (e.g., Jira).
  • Experience in college counseling, postsecondary enrollment management, or an enrollment management-focused technology role is ideal.
  • Certifications or coursework relevant to product management, including Agile Certified Product Manager and Product Owner, Human-Centered Design, or Pragmatic Certified Product Manager are a plus.
  • Subject matter expertise in application platforms, student pathways, and/or community college enrollment is a plus.
  • A passion for higher education is a plus.

Benefits

  • Work-Life balance
  • Virtual-first office
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Seven company-wide holidays
  • Nine floating holidays*
  • Sick leave
  • Monthly mental health day
  • Choice of PC of MAC laptop
  • May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
  • One-time office set-up stipend
  • Monthly remote work stipend
  • Monthly mobile stipend
  • Market-based salaries
  • Performance-based bonus
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • 5% company contribution
  • additional 5% company match
  • 3-year vesting schedule
  • Participation may begin immediately
  • Choice of two health insurance plans
  • Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
  • Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
  • Company provided life and ad&d insurance
  • Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
  • Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
  • Budgeted annual funds for professional development
  • Growth opportunities within the company
  • Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
  • Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
  • Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
  • Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
  • 1Password family account

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