Product Manager

Paylocity; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k)

Health Coverage

Life & Disability Insurance

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth

Team retreats

Work-life balance

Job summary

ClassLink is seeking a Product Manager to own the strategy, vision, and roadmap for assigned products. You will translate customer needs into initiatives, and partner with Engineering, Design, Sales, and Customer Success to guide the lifecycle from concept to launch.

You will evaluate AI capabilities, balance technical feasibility with business value, and drive data-informed decisions across teams in a remote role with travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing a product or major feature area across the product lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to define product vision, prioritize roadmaps, manage backlogs, and deliver.
• Technical understanding of software architecture, APIs, integrations, data pipelines.
• Experience defining and shipping AI/ML-enabled features.

Responsibilities

• Lead product discovery, solution design, and Agile execution from concept through release.
• Define requirements, acceptance criteria, and success metrics for high-quality delivery.
• Use customer insights and analytics to inform product decisions and strategy.

Skills

Product ownership

AI/ML concepts

Data-driven decisions

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder communication

Independent decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Background in Business/CS/Edu/Engineering

Tools

Linear

APIs & Integrations

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

At ClassLink, we believe learning should be accessible, engaging, and empowering for every student, every educator, everywhere. That’s why we build secure, intuitive tools that empower more than 26 million students and educators worldwide. From simplifying access with single sign-on, to advancing equity with usage analytics, to automating secure rostering, our platform helps schools focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.

We’re not just building tools, we’re building what’s next in education. By removing barriers and enabling data-driven decisions, our solutions help educators lead with confidence and students thrive in and out of the classroom every day.

Our team is driven by purpose and grounded in three core values:

• Strive to Grow - always learning, improving, and innovating.
• Deliver Worthwhile Experiences - for our users, our partners, and each other.
• Contribute with Heart - putting people first in everything we do.

These values shape how we work, innovate, and support the communities we serve. If you’re ready to do work that makes a real difference, and grow alongside a team that values collaboration, support, and continuous improvement. ClassLink is the place for you.

The Product Manager defines the strategy, vision, and roadmap for assigned products, ensuring solutions align with customer needs and business objectives. This role identifies market opportunities, translates insights into product initiatives, and uses data and AI-enabled tools to prioritize investments and improve outcomes. Partnering across Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Implementation, Customer Success, and Support, the Product Manager leads the product lifecycle and provides direction to assigned Engineering Leads. Success requires strong product judgment, analytical thinking, business acumen, people leadership, and the ability to balance customer value, technical feasibility, and operational execution.

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap by balancing customer needs, business objectives, market opportunities, and data-driven insights.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and competitive trends to identify opportunities that strengthen customer outcomes and product differentiation.
• Prioritize the product backlog to maximize customer value, business impact, and delivery effectiveness.

Accountability & Results

• Lead product discovery, solution design, and Agile execution from concept through release.
• Define product requirements, acceptance criteria, and success metrics that enable high-quality product delivery.
• Design and execute experiments, beta programs, and validation activities that reduce product risk and improve customer outcomes.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage customer feedback, market research, product analytics, and AI-enabled insights to inform product decisions.
• Measure product performance using operational and business metrics, recommending improvements based on observed outcomes.
• Ensure AI-enabled features are developed responsibly by considering privacy, transparency, equity, and customer trust.
• Partner with Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Implementation, and Support to align priorities and deliver successful product outcomes.
• Communicate product strategy, roadmap priorities, customer insights, and product performance to stakeholders through clear, data-informed updates.
• Champion effective product management practices and responsible AI adoption across cross-functional teams.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Engineering Lead(s) assigned to your product area through regular feedback, performance management, and professional development.
• Establish clear priorities, expectations, and accountability that enable Engineering Leads to deliver product objectives while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Support career development by identifying growth opportunities and encouraging leadership development for your Engineering Lead(s).
• Foster an environment of trust, ownership, and customer focus; recognize achievements and address performance challenges constructively.

This role is remote with up to 15% travel.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be asked to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience managing a product or major feature area with demonstrated ownership across the product lifecycle
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to define product vision, prioritize roadmaps, manage backlogs, and deliver successful products
• Technical understanding of software architecture, APIs, integrations, data pipelines, and platform capabilities sufficient to collaborate effectively with Engineering
• Working knowledge of AI/ML product concepts and experience defining, testing, or iterating on AI-enabled features using AI-powered tools for research, analysis, and product execution
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to use customer insights, analytics, and experimentation to make informed product decisions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and translate complex technical concepts into business value
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional product initiatives, build consensus across stakeholder groups, and guide engineering execution through effective leadership and influence.
• Proficiency with Linear, Agile/Scrum methodologies, product analytics platforms, experimentation frameworks, and AI productivity tools
• Understands market dynamics, customer needs, competitive positioning, and business tradeoffs when making product decisions
• Self-directed, adaptable, customer-focused, and comfortable making independent decisions in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), PMP, or equivalent Agile certification
• Experience in SaaS, EdTech, or enterprise software environments
• Experience defining and shipping AI/ML-enabled features
• Experience using experimentation frameworks (A/B testing) and product analytics to guide decisions
• Experience conducting customer discovery, usability research, and market validation
• Experience working with APIs, integrations, platform products, or data-driven applications
• Knowledge of responsible AI, privacy, transparency, and AI governance in education
• Demonstrated use of AI tools to improve product discovery, prioritization, and execution

• Generous Paid Time Off: 4+ weeks of vacation and 13+ paid holidays
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks fully paid for all parents
• Retirement: 401(k) with 0.5:1 company match
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Insurance: Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability, plus voluntary options including supplemental life, accident, and pet insurance
• Volunteer Time Off: Give back through ClassLink Cares paid volunteer days
• Lifelong Learning: Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Growth & Development: Coaching and internal programs to support career and personal growth
• Supportive Culture: A workplace that values curiosity, compassion, and continuous learning
• Connection & Community: Annual company retreats and team events with bright, fun coworkers

At ClassLink, we believe the best ideas come from bringing together diverse perspectives. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to grow.

ClassLink is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

ClassLink is powered by passionate people dedicated to improving learning in classrooms everywhere. We do this by creating and delivering great products and having fun along the way. Learn more about us at www.classlink.com .