Product Manager, High School (School Districts)
Position Summary:
The Product Manager, High School will be the expert on the high school markets (e.g., dropout recovery, credit recovery, graduation alternatives) and our school district customers. They define and prioritize the solutions that lead to rapid growth through our school channel partnerships and guide us into high growth direct partnerships. They know how school needs and graduation requirements are evolving in our key states and offer expertise in the learner and district personas coming to us through school relationships.
Essential Job Functions:
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Conduct market research and provide expertise in school district partnerships and state requirements.
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Define district/school user personas and prioritize high-impact solutions for learner engagement and retention
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Develop and manage the product roadmap tailored to district and state needs.
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Analyze data to identify and implement high-impact growth levers.
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Monitor and adapt to state graduation and training provider list requirements.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align and execute product goals.
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Drive expansion, graduation, and client satisfaction metrics.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
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5+ years of product management experience, preferably in education technology or related industry
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Experience working with or in public school districts in the U.S.
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Demonstrated ability to understand and translate complex market needs into actionable product requirements
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision making
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Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Willingness and ability to travel for market research and networking purposes
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Preference given to candidates with prior experience or subject matter expertise in online high school learning and/or career training
About Us: At Penn Foster Group, we are transforming online learning to help learners by bringing together Penn Foster, CareerStep, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, the New York Institute of Photography, the New York Institute of Art and Design, and other education platforms. Together, we create an accelerated path to greater economic mobility through real-world skills and knowledge that enable learners to achieve long-term success in the workplaces of the future. Our history dates back to 1890 when our founder, Thomas Foster, pioneered distance education by offering training by mail for coal miners to get the necessary skills for safer jobs. Today, with the partners who use our education and training programs, we continue that mission of providing accessible training and education for in-demand skills and are building a workforce that’s prepared for the future job market.
Equal Employment Opportunity: We strive toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn Foster Group by intentionally building diverse teams – in identities, lived experiences, and ideas to create a culture where people feel connected to each other and have a sense of belonging. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion because it is the foundation that enables us to achieve what we set out to do as an organization – from maximizing the number of learners who can reach their goals while giving them the kinds of experiences we want them to have, to becoming the type of company we want to work in.
What We Offer: We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, generous paid time off, sponsored volunteer opportunities, a 401K with a company match, and free access to our online programs.
This position is fully remote in PA, FL, GA, IL, IN, NC, SC, TN, TX, UT, WI, AL, KS, LA, MA, MI, MO, NH, OH, OK, VA, AZ, CO, MN, NJ, NY only.
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