Lead Product Management

ETS; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Testing Service, Inc. seeks a Product Management Lead for the NAEP project focused on translating complex product requirements into clear documentation and leading end-to-end product development.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on management across timelines, quality checks, and client expectations. Strong technical writing, leadership and a track record in product and process management are essential, as is eligibility for government security clearance and U.S.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Education, Education Measurement, or related field.
• 7 years of experience in complex project management and/or process management.
• Must complete government security clearance and U.S. citizenship eligibility.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End product management and delivery for major product line.
• Direct work of FCEs to meet SLAs.
• Oversee design and construction of assessments and quality checks.
• Manage and/or launch new product concepts/extensions.
• Financial management: P&L, budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Leadership

Business Acumen

Presentation Skills

Assessment

Product Knowledge

Project Management

Meeting Managment and Facilitation

Client Relations

Marketing

Education

Advanced degree in Education or Education Measurement (preferred)

Job description

• Will this position have direct reports? :No
• Salary : $100,000 USD Annually - $124,000 USD Annually

Job Description

About ETS: ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 80 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, ACT solidifies our impact in higher Ed and Workskills while Edusoft enhances our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.

Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.

The Product Management Lead is directly accountable for end-to-end management of major product line or major product line segment.

This specific Lead Product Management position is for a technical writer for the NAEP project. Strong technical writing skills are essential for translating complex product and technical requirements into clear, accurate, and actionable documentation for technical and non-technical stakeholders. The Product Management Lead directly contributes to Product and SBU success and operates with full autonomy.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Product Mgmt & Delivery: Direct end-to-end execution of particular processe(s) associated with delivery of assigned product.
• Direct work of FCEs to meet SLAs
• Extensive technical writing and maintain quality of deliverables to meet the standards.
• Contract/SLA Fulfillment: Work with FCEs to develop work plans and manage service level agreements. Define annual scope of work, timetable, work plan for assigned product/product segment.
• Ensure that milestones are met, contractual obligations are fulfilled and delivery meets client expectations.
• Ensure resolution of AD, statistical operation issues.
• Product Portfolio Mgmt: Oversee design and construction of assessments and perform quality checks
• Ensure appropriate application of research, test use, standards etc.
• Facilitate and respond to internal audits
• Manage and/or launch new product concepts/extensions.
• Financial Mgmt.: Responsible for P&L (expense management, forecasting and monitoring budgets).

Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function

Process Outputs

• On-time and defect-free product releases
• Revenue, forecast and margin meet established targets
• Increased customer satisfaction
• Internal and external training materials
• Subject Matter Expertise on assigned product or product line
• Work plans
• Contractual deliverables and obligations fulfilled
• New Product launches
• Quality checks

Criticality, Complexity and Interdependence

• The Product Management Lead provides development and oversight of multiple functions necessary for the success of a major ETS product or product line.
• This role entails moderate to high levels of risk, accountability and responsibility as the Product Manager leads development and implementation activities for major product segment or revenue product line.
• Failure to deliver an on-time and budget, accurate product will delay organizational goals and incur significant monetary loss.
• The Product Management Lead works across internal and external lines to determine a multi-functional approach and methodology for complex product management processes.
• Stakeholders include senior management, Products and Services staff members, Finance and Marketing departments, Business Development, IT, Assessment Development, Research and Statistical Analysis, vendors, customers and channel partners.
• Senior management is dependent on the Product Management Lead for complex project and process management for major products (upstream).
• Clients are dependent on the Product Manager Lead for major product releases and as a point of contact (downstream).

Experience and Skills

Required Skills

• Leadership
• Business Acumen
• Presentation Skills
• Assessment
• Product Knowledge
• Project Management
• Meeting Managment and Facilitation
• Client Relations
• Marketing

Education, Certifications, or Special Licenses: Advanced degree in Education, Education Measurement, Product Content Area or a related field strongly preferred. A relevant combination of education and experience is preferred.

Relevant Years of Experience Required: 7 years experience in complex project management and/or process management is critical.

Other Requirements (Specialized skill sets, behavioral/technical): General knowledge of platform and assessment development product development and psychometric processes is required; deeper knowledge one of three is desirable.

Must complete a government security clearance investigation and fingerprint check. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning.
• We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth!
• As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!
• The base salary range advertised represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base pay is only one aspect of the Total Rewards Package that will be offered to the successful candidate.

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.