Product Manager Teacher (Remote)

Lensa; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education technology company is seeking a Product Manager to shape product practices and drive innovation. The ideal candidate will have experience in technology products and a strong understanding of various business functions. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and a focus on customer-centric methodologies to ensure market fit and product success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and objectives.
• Conduct market research, gather customer insights, and analyze industry trends.
• Develop and maintain a product roadmap aligned with business goals.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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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 and the success of our learners. We value diverse perspectives and strive to ensure all employees feel empowered to voice ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We support these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives integrated into our daily work. Learn more at Cengage Diversity & Inclusion.

As a Product Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping our product management practices, fostering innovation, and delivering customer-focused products. The ideal candidate will have a proven understanding of constraints from various business functions such as marketing, sales, service, finance, legal, and privacy. You will also develop deep knowledge of our users and analyze customer engagement data. Additionally, tracking industry trends and the competitive landscape relevant to our products is essential.

What You'll Do Here

• Collaborate with product and portfolio management leadership to define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and objectives.
• Work with research and design teams to conduct market research, gather customer insights, and analyze industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Use customer-centric methodologies, including user research, interviews, and data analysis, to identify problems and validate solutions.
• Conduct rapid prototyping, user testing, and iterative feedback to refine products and ensure market fit.
• Develop and maintain a product roadmap aligned with business goals and customer needs.
• Prioritize features and define release plans in collaboration with engineering, design, and other teams, considering customer value, technical feasibility, and business outcomes.
• Apply agile methodologies and customer-centric principles to drive iterative development and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with engineering teams to define user stories, prioritize backlog items, and ensure timely, high-quality releases.
• Partner with sales and marketing to develop go-to-market strategies, messaging, and sales enablement materials.
• Support product launches, drive adoption, and facilitate successful market entry.
• Monitor product performance, analyze key metrics, and gather user feedback for ongoing improvements.
• Conduct post-release evaluations, retrospectives, and A/B testing to inform future enhancements and strategic decisions.

Skills You'll Need Here

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven knowledge of modern product discovery and delivery techniques.
• At least 2 years of experience working on technology-powered products as a product manager, designer, engineer, data analyst, or researcher.
• Ability to learn and understand multiple business functions such as engineering, design, finance, sales, or marketing.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risks and communicate solutions clearly using data-informed narratives.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and leadership.

Cengage Group values diversity and is committed to inclusive hiring practices. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected classifications.

We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If needed, contact [e-mail] or call [phone].

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group is a global education technology company serving millions of learners with affordable digital products and services. We have a 100-year history of enabling learning through trusted content and digital platforms like MindTap and Cengage Unlimited. We serve higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching, and research markets worldwide, supporting learners in achieving their goals.

Compensation

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The full salary range for this position is $77,100 - $100,000 USD, with variations based on qualifications, experience, location, and internal equity. Sales roles may include additional incentives. More details at Total Rewards Philosophy.

Beware of targeted scams impersonating Cengage Group. Our official communication will always be through verified channels, and we will conduct interviews via live in-person, phone, or video meetings from official @cengage.com email addresses.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Product Management and Marketing

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting