Product Manager, Workforce Solutions

Position Summary:
The Product Manager, Workforce Solutions at Penn Foster Group will be responsible for bringing training products to market that help us grow our employer partnership business. Reporting to the VP of Product, Career & College, this individual will develop a deep understanding of employers’ hiring and training needs, using those insights to ensure we effectively meet those needs for a growing number of employers.

Essential Job Functions: 
•    Develop a comprehensive understanding of employer hiring needs, with an initial focus on healthcare and allied health positions 
•    Conduct in-depth market research and analysis of employer needs, including regular engagement with organizations, hiring managers, and industry experts 
•    Monitor market trends and competitor offerings to maintain our competitive edge in workforce training solutions
•    Identify gaps in the current training landscape for in-demand workforce skills 
•    Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies that may impact training needs 
•    Design and drive the development of innovative training solutions that address these gaps and exceed employer expectations 
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and delivery of training programs 
•    Develop and maintain a product roadmap for workforce training solutions, aligning with company strategy and market demands 
•    Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to effectively position and promote our training solutions 
•    Analyze product performance metrics and user feedback to continuously improve our offerings 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
•    5+ years of product management experience, preferably in education technology or workforce development
•    Demonstrated ability to understand and translate complex market needs into actionable product requirements 
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision making 
•    Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
•    Willingness and ability to travel for market research and networking purposes
•    Preference given to candidates with prior experience in online learning, healthcare workforce development, allied healthcare employers, roles and credentials

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.