Product Manager, Government Platform

We Love AI Jobs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderschool is building the first integrated platform for early childhood education - used by providers, families, and now, state governments. As Product Manager for our Government Platform, you will lead the development of software that enables early childhood agencies to understand supply and demand, shape policy, and improve program delivery at scale.

We’ve raised $50M+ from Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, and others, and are rapidly expanding our impact through state partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience building or scaling complex enterprise SaaS platforms, ideally for regulated sectors.
• Experience as a software engineer or deep technical fluency in engineering/product delivery.
• Experience working with or at systems integrators (e.g., Accenture, Deloitte) on public sector modernization projects.
• Track record of managing complex projects across internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience writing, structuring, or responding to RFPs, and defining pricing and packaging.
• Strong workflow design, enterprise integration, and data modeling experience.
• Familiarity with compliance-heavy systems and government procurement cycles.
• Comfort working with AI and LLMs to solve real-world information access or data reporting problems.
• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence - can present confidently to CIOs and policy leaders.
• Based in our office in Rincon Hill, San Francisco, in-office 5-6 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale a SaaS platform for early childhood state agencies and their operational teams.
• Build data tools and workflows that enable leaders to understand supply, demand, funding, and usage.
• Integrate Wonderschool’s government tools seamlessly with the provider and family platforms.
• Deliver features that support compliance, subsidy management, policy reporting, and real-time dashboards.
• Co-design solutions with government users to ensure engagement, usability, and real-world value.
• Lead product demos and discussions with cabinet-level leaders and procurement teams.
• Collaborate with implementation teams, systems integrators, and vendors to ensure performance.
• Travel 3–5 days per month to meet with customers and support product design.
• Build the early foundation for a product team that will scale with adoption.
• Report directly to the CEO and eventually to the Head of Product.

Skills

Enterprise SaaS

Workflow design

Enterprise integration

Data modeling

AI and LLMs

Government procurement

RFPs

Tools

Claude Code

Hermes

OpenClaw

Job description

# Product Manager, Government PlatformWonderschoolSan FranciscoFull-time$140,000+ / yearAI tools:Claude CodeHermesOpenClawUpload your resume once and Scout applies for youApply with ScoutShare this job:LinkedInXSave imageThis Product Manager will shape a SaaS platform that helps state early childhood agencies manage programs, understand data, and support policy decisions. The role combines product development and government customer engagement, including regular travel and close work with implementation teams and integrators.* Full-time* On-site* Experience building or scaling complex enterprise SaaS platf### Skills and expertiseEnterprise SaaSWorkflow designEnterprise integrationData modelingAI and LLMsGovernment procurementRFPsClaude Code### Key responsibilities* Design and scale a SaaS platform for state early childhood agencies.* Build data tools and workflows for agency decisions and program delivery.* Coordinate product development, customer adoption, and integrations with clients and vendors.## How this job comparesCompared with 135 open mid-level product jobs on October 10, 2026.Pay: This job pays from $140K a year. The 55 open mid-level product jobs that publish US pay start at $138K on average, so this job starts in line with them.Similar open jobs: We Love AI Jobs lists 135 open mid-level product jobs at 83 companies.Remote work: This job is on site. 44 of the 135 mid-level product jobs (33%) are remote.AI in this role: Medium. The role uses AI tools and works with AI systems as a regular part of the job. The role includes designing AI and data tools for agencies and expects regular use of agentic tools such as Claude Code. Its central focus remains product management and government platform delivery, rather than building AI models.## Full descriptionThe OpportunityWonderschool is building the first integrated platform for early childhood education - used by providers, families, and now, state governments. As Product Manager for our Government Platform, you will lead the development of software that enables early childhood agencies to understand supply and demand, shape policy, and improve program delivery at scale. We’ve raised $50M+ from Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, and others, and are rapidly expanding our impact through state partnerships.This role is part product strategy, part enterprise execution, and part field leadership. You’ll travel regularly to meet with senior government leaders, own the development of deeply integrated systems, and design data and AI tools that help agencies make faster, smarter decisions. You’ll also collaborate with integrators and internal teams to drive adoption, compliance, and long-term platform engagement.What You’ll Own• Design and scale a SaaS platform for early childhood state agencies and their operational teams• Build data tools and workflows that enable leaders to understand supply, demand, funding, and usage• Integrate Wonderschool’s government tools seamlessly with the provider and family platforms• Deliver features that support compliance, subsidy management, policy reporting, and real-time dashboards• Co-design solutions with government users to ensure engagement, usability, and real-world value• Lead product demos and discussions with cabinet-level leaders and procurement teams• Collaborate with implementation teams, systems integrators, and vendors to ensure performance• Travel 3–5 days per month to meet with customers and support product design• Build the early foundation for a product team that will scale with adoption• Report directly to the CEO and eventually to the Head of ProductWhat You Bring• Experience building or scaling complex enterprise SaaS platforms, ideally for regulated sectors• Experience as a software engineer or deep technical fluency in engineering/product delivery• Experience working with or at systems integrators (e.g., Accenture, Deloitte) on public sector modernization projects• Track record of managing complex projects across internal and external stakeholders• Experience writing, structuring, or responding to RFPs, and defining pricing and packaging• Strong workflow design, enterprise integration, and data modeling experience• Familiarity with compliance-heavy systems and government procurement cycles• Comfort working with AI and LLMs to solve real-world information access or data reporting problems• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence - can present confidently to CIOs and policy leaders• Based in our office in Rincon Hill, San Francisco, in-office 5-6 days a weekWhat Success Looks Like• State leaders use the platform weekly to make decisions, request expansions, and cite it as a critical part of their operations• Government platform integrates seamlessly with provider and family products to enable unified program delivery• Demos and decks are used successfully in procurement cycles to close new state deals• Implementation timelines are hit reliably, with strong coordination across internal teams and system integrators• The roadmap is led proactively, with tight loops between customer feedback, usage data, and product development• The PM is seen internally as the expert on government needs and externally as a trusted partner by state leadersWhy Join WonderschoolWe operate with urgency, clarity, and focus. As a Series B company with significant capital and a rapidly growing customer base, we’re building real products that generate revenue and deliver economic value. If you care about solving hard financial problems and want to build with speed and ownership - you’ll thrive here. The role's base salary starts at $140,000, includes equity, is negotiable and aligns to the appropriate experience of the individual.