Forward Deployed Product Manager

Ladders; EUA; Teletrabalho; USD 110 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Ladders is seeking a Forward Deployed Product Manager to lead product discovery and delivery at the intersection of government programs, technical systems, and real-world implementation. The role partners with senior public-sector stakeholders to shape solutions from concept through launch, translating complex needs into practical product decisions.

You will guide both user experiences and backend services while driving adoption of digital credentials across a broad ecosystem in a remote, United

Qualificações

• 6–10+ years of product experience, ideally in startups or new initiatives.
• Experience taking a product from concept to launch.
• Background in education, workforce development, or related sectors.
• Interest in leveraging technology for workforce development.
• Experience in highly regulated environments, particularly government.
• Hands-on user research experience, including designing and conducting discovery.
• Technical understanding to engage with engineers on system design and APIs.
• Ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders, including government and educational leaders.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with state government partners during discovery, architecture, and design phases
• Identify and address underlying problems beyond stated requirements
• Manage the complete product picture across user experiences and backend services
• Conduct user research and synthesize findings into actionable product decisions
• Drive adoption of digital credentials by onboarding key stakeholders and partners
• Test concepts with pilot groups and adapt based on findings
• Make informed decisions about security, accessibility, and reliability during product iterations

Conhecimentos

Product management

Stakeholder engagement

User research

API understanding

Government/regulatory experience

End-to-end product

Descrição da oferta de emprego

For our client, we are seeking a Forward Deployed Product Manager to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will lead product discovery and delivery at the intersection of government programs, technical systems, and real-world implementation. The position will partner closely with senior public-sector stakeholders to shape solutions from early concept through launch, with a strong emphasis on translating complex needs into practical product decisions. You will guide both user-facing experiences and backend services while helping drive adoption of digital credentials across a broad ecosystem.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with state government partners during discovery, architecture, and design phases
• Identify and address underlying problems beyond stated requirements
• Manage the complete product picture across user experiences and backend services
• Conduct user research and synthesize findings into actionable product decisions
• Drive adoption of digital credentials by onboarding key stakeholders and partners
• Test concepts with pilot groups and adapt based on findings
• Make informed decisions about security, accessibility, and reliability during product iterations

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of product experience, ideally in startups or new initiatives
• Experience taking a product from concept to launch
• Background in education, workforce development, or related sectors
• Interest in leveraging technology for workforce development
• Experience in highly regulated environments, particularly government
• Hands-on user research experience, including designing and conducting discovery
• Technical understanding to engage with engineers on system design and APIs
• Ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders, including government and educational leaders

Benefits

• Work directly with senior government stakeholders on impactful projects
• Shape systems that will be used by millions of residents
• Engage in a role that combines policy, engineering, and real-world delivery
• Join a small, high-trust team that values autonomy and judgment
• Opportunity to influence the development of education and workforce credential ecosystems

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.