Product Manager, Assessment (Remote)

Lensa; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global edtech company is seeking a Product Manager to drive innovation and deliver customer-focused products. The role involves collaborating with various teams, conducting market research, and prioritizing product features to meet business needs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in technology-powered products, along with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in technology-powered products.
• Ability to learn and understand multiple business functions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product management to define product vision.
• Conduct market research and gather customer insights.
• Develop and maintain a product roadmap.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Data-informed decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Cengage Group, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is essential to our success. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives and strive to ensure all employees feel empowered to voice ideas and be authentic. We support these goals through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives integrated into our daily work. Learn more at https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/.

As Product Manager, you will craft our product management practices, foster innovation, and deliver customer-focused products. The ideal candidate will understand business constraints from marketing, sales, service, finance, legal, and privacy, and will analyze customer engagement data and industry trends.

What You'll Do Here

1. Collaborate with product and portfolio management to define and communicate product vision, strategy, and objectives.
2. Work with research and design teams to conduct market research, gather customer insights, and analyze industry trends for innovation.
3. Use customer-centric methods like user research and data analysis to identify problems and validate solutions.
4. Conduct prototyping, user testing, and iterative feedback to refine products.
5. Develop and maintain a product roadmap aligned with business and customer needs.
6. Prioritize features and define release plans with engineering, design, and other teams.
7. Apply agile methodologies to ensure continuous improvement and rapid deployment.
8. Define user stories, prioritize backlog items, and oversee product releases with engineering teams.
9. Coordinate with sales and marketing for go-to-market strategies and sales enablement.
10. Support product launches, drive adoption, and monitor market entry success.
11. Analyze product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate for improvement.
12. Conduct post-release reviews and testing to inform future strategies.

Skills You'll Need Here

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of modern product discovery and delivery techniques.
• At least 2 years of experience in technology-powered products in roles such as product manager, designer, engineer, data analyst, or researcher.
• Ability to learn and understand multiple business functions like engineering, design, finance, sales, or marketing.
• Problem-solving skills with multiple constraints, risk assessment, and data-informed decision making.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and leadership.

Cengage Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applicants regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected categories. We also provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact us at [e-mail] or [phone].

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global edtech company, offers affordable digital products to help learners succeed. With over 100 years of trusted content and digital platforms like MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we serve higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, and research markets worldwide.

Compensation

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The base salary range for this role is $77,100 - $100,000 USD, with variations based on experience, location, and work schedule. Sales roles may include additional incentives. More details at https://www.cengagegroup.com/news/perspectives/2024/cengage-group-total-rewards-philosophy/.

Beware of targeted scams. Cengage will always conduct interviews via live video, phone, or in-person, and communications will come from an @cengage.com email address.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Product Management and Marketing

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting