Product Manager

LINQ; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual bonus

Open PTO

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Volunteer hours

Job summary

LINQ is a high-growth software company transforming K-12 district operations. We’re seeking a Senior Product Manager to own LINQ Connect and School Fees, set strategy, own the roadmap, and partner with engineering to shape the architecture in a regulated, complex domain.

You’ll drive customer engagement, translate insights into direction, mentor PMs, and balance near-term needs with long-term platform investments across a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management in SaaS, with scale (hundreds of thousands of users).
• Experience owning consumer-facing mobile products on iOS and Android.
• Experience partnering with engineering on architecture-level decisions.
• Strong ability to defend prioritization decisions and trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Own the product lifecycle for LINQ Connect and School Fees: discovery, requirements, prioritization, delivery, and post-launch iteration.
• Develop and maintain a product roadmap balancing near-term customer needs with longer-term platform investments.
• Lead customer engagement – advisory boards, user research, interviews – and translate insights into strategic direction.
• Assess product capabilities, backlog health, and competitive positioning to set priorities.
• Partner with engineering leadership on architecture decisions and platform investments.
• Mentor PMs and contribute to broader product strategy with data-driven perspectives.

Skills

Product management

SaaS

B2C mobile

Strategic thinking

Customer engagement

Architecture collaboration

Data-driven

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

We’re a high-growth software company with a big mission: empowering K-12 district teams to do more with less.

At LINQ, we get K12. That’s why we help districts transform K-12 school operations with best-in-class, cloud-based software solutions built to help districts return more resources to classrooms. Integrating finance, HR, nutrition management, and payments into a single, secure platform, LINQ reduces administrative burden. LINQ is trusted by 30% of school districts across the U.S. to help them operate more efficiently and serve over 1 billion meals to 17 million students annually, process payroll for 364,000 educators, administrators, and staff, and engage with millions of families through the free LINQ Connect app.

Our team? They’re talented, committed, and fiercely loyal problem-solvers. At LINQ, you’ll find challenging and meaningful work, a team that respects and uplifts one another, and a commitment to constant improvement. Our customers love us because we’re attentive, patient, communicative, and solutions focused. They know they can count on us to not only anticipate their needs but to deliver the right answer every time.

LINQ’s Values

• Act with Integrity & Build Trust: Trust is the foundation of our company. We operate with the highest standards of integrity, both internally and externally. We believe in transparency, honesty, and accountability. Building a culture where trust is earned and maintained.


• Deliver Excellence: We consistently exceed our clients’ expectations. In every interaction, we strive to anticipate needs, provide swift solutions, and go the extra mile to relentlessly impress our customers. We communicate clearly, consistently, and in a timely way to cultivate lasting relationships.


• Embrace Challenges: We embrace a growth mindset. Challenges offer opportunities to learn, grow, and improve. Continuous learning keeps us relevant and effective to ensure our solutions remain on the leading edge of innovation.


• Collaborate & Act as One Team: Diverse skills, ideas, and perspectives are our strength. Through open communication, shared goals, and a spirit of unity and mutual respect, we collaborate to achieve excellence, drive innovation, and propel our company forward as a cohesive force.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to own the full product lifecycle for a complex, high-stakes product area - LINQ Connect and School Fees. LINQ Connect is our flagship parent-facing product, the way families fund their child's meal account, pay school fees, and see what’s on the lunch menu. As our primary B2C offering, LINQ Connect and its supporting features are a critical engagement platform for districts connecting with families.

As the Senior PM, you set the strategy for your domain, own the roadmap, lead customer engagement, and drive delivery outcomes without waiting to be directed. You are the recognized expert for your product, internally and with customers, and you partner with engineering leadership on architectural decisions that shape the platform long term. Given you’ll be working on products in a complex and regulated domain, your execution and judgement in prioritization will have real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own the product lifecycle for LINQ Connect and School Fees: discovery, requirements, prioritization, delivery, and post-launch iteration.


• Develop and maintain a product roadmap that balances near-term customer needs with longer-term platform investments and business goals.


• Lead customer engagement – advisory boards, user research, interviews – and translate insights into strategic direction.


• Assess product capabilities, backlog health, and competitive positioning to set priorities across competing demand.


• Partner with engineering leadership on technical architecture decisions, platform investments, and technical debt trade-offs.


• Build and communicate business cases for significant investments, with clear framing of alternatives and trade-offs.


• Identify and champion cross-team dependencies, negotiate effectively, and surface risks before they become blockers.


• Operate as the recognized subject-matter expert for your domain, internally and with customers.


• Mentor PMs and APMs, raising the quality of product work across the team.


• Contribute to broader product strategy discussions, bringing data-driven perspectives and a clear point of view.

What We’re Looking For

• 5 or more years of product management experience on SaaS product or equivalent practical experience. Experience managing applications on a meaningful scale (hundreds of thousands of active users) is a plus.


• Demonstrated success owning consumer-facing (B2C) native mobile products on both iOS and Android platforms. Demonstrated experience owning a complex product area with multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and real tradeoffs.


• Direct experience partnering with engineering teams at the architecture level – not just ticket execution.


• Sound judgment on what to build and what not to build, with demonstrated ability to defend those calls clearly.


• Strong client-facing experience, including regular customer engagement to understand needs, challenges, and outcomes.


• Experience building and communicating product roadmaps and business cases to senior stakeholders.


• Strong strategic thinking – you can zoom out, see the market, and connect product decisions to business outcomes.


• Technical fluency— comfortable with API-based integrations, data architecture, native mobile nuances, and infrastructure tradeoffs.


• Comfortable making decisions and owning outcomes in ambiguous, high-stakes environments.


• Collaborative but direct – you surface disagreements and drive to resolution rather than avoiding conflict.


• Experience in a relevant domain (payments, K-12 EdTech, HR/payroll, ERP, finance, compliance) preferred.


• Demonstrated use of AI tools to accelerate work and brings curiosity about how AI can help the team validate ideas faster, both internally and with customers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field, or equivalent practical experience. Domain expertise and demonstrated PM craft carry more weight than academic background.

Travel Requirements

Less than 10%.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary of $120,000-$150,000 + a 4% annual bonus.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Planning Your Future: Our 401(k) plan comes with a 4% employer match on total earnings (not just your base salary).


• Performance Pays Off: Whether it’s a company bonus or target sales commission, your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.


• Vacation Your Way: Our flexible Open Paid Time Off Plan lets you take the time you need, when you need it.


• Paid Parental Leave: Take the time you need to welcome your new addition – We’ve got you covered!


• Ten Paid Corporate Holidays: Enjoy a little extra downtime to relax and recharge with the ten paid holidays each year.


• Giving Back: Feel good while doing good – 16 paid volunteer hours to support the causes that matter most to you. #LINQCares


• Benefits That Have Your Back (And Teeth, Too!): Rock- solid medical, dental and vision coverage. Pick your vibe: a low deductible PPO and pair with an FSA or a HDHP with a sweet HSA – with contributions from LINQ. Dental perks that even cover braces for the kiddos.


• Wellness Perks: Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D insurance. Gym reimbursements and tons of extra savings on travel assistance, employee assistance, and even pet insurance options.


• Rewards For Referrals: Got an amazing candidate in your network? Send them our way and earn a referral bonus when they join the team!

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