Product Manager Teacher (Remote)

Lensa; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Product Manager to drive innovation and enhance customer-focused products. In this exciting role, you will collaborate closely with diverse teams to shape product strategies and deliver impactful solutions. Your expertise in market research and data analysis will be crucial in identifying opportunities for growth and ensuring product-market fit. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and drives meaningful change in education technology. If you're ready to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 2+ years in technology-powered product roles like product manager or data analyst.
• Ability to learn multiple business functions and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and strategy in collaboration with leadership.
• Conduct market research and analyze trends for innovation opportunities.

Skills

Product Management

Market Research

Data Analysis

Agile Methodologies

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent Experience

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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 the success of our company and our learners. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives and strive to ensure all employees feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We support these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives integrated into our daily work. More details at https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/.

As a Product Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping our product management practices, encouraging innovation, and delivering customer-focused products. The ideal candidate will understand the constraints from various business functions such as marketing, sales, service, finance, legal, and privacy. Building a deep knowledge of our users and analyzing customer engagement data are also key responsibilities. Additionally, tracking industry trends and the competitive landscape relevant to our products is expected.

What You'll Do Here

1. Collaborate with product and portfolio management leadership to define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and objectives.
2. Work with the research and design team to conduct market research, gather customer insights, and analyze industry trends to find opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
3. Apply customer-centric methodologies, such as user research, interviews, and data analysis, to identify customer problems and validate solutions.
4. Conduct rapid prototyping, user testing, and iterative feedback to refine products and ensure market fit.
5. Develop and maintain a product roadmap aligned with business goals and customer needs.
6. Engage with engineering, design, and other teams to prioritize features and define release plans based on customer value, feasibility, and outcomes.
7. Use agile methodologies and customer-centric principles to promote iterative development and continuous improvement.
8. Work closely with engineering teams to define user stories, prioritize backlog items, and ensure high-quality releases.
9. Collaborate with sales and marketing to develop go-to-market strategies, messaging, and sales enablement materials.
10. Support product launches, drive adoption, and facilitate successful market entry.
11. Monitor product performance, analyze key metrics, and gather user feedback for ongoing improvement.
12. Conduct post-release evaluations, retrospectives, and A/B testing to inform future enhancements and strategic decisions.

Skills You'll Need Here

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
2. Understanding of modern product discovery and delivery techniques.
3. At least 2 years of experience working on technology-powered products in roles such as product manager, designer, engineer, data analyst, scientist, or researcher.
4. Ability to learn multiple business functions like engineering, design, finance, sales, or marketing.
5. Skill in solving complex problems with many constraints, assessing risks, and presenting well-structured, data-informed narratives.
6. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and leadership.

Cengage Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected classifications. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. Contact [e-mail] or [phone] for assistance.

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group is a global education technology company serving millions of learners with affordable digital content and platforms like MindTap and Cengage Unlimited. We support higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching, and research markets worldwide, helping learners improve their lives through education.

Compensation

Our comprehensive rewards package supports and empowers employees. The full base pay range for this position is $77,100.00 - $100,000.00 USD, with individual pay varying based on factors like experience, location, and qualifications. Sales roles may include additional incentive compensation. Details at https://www.cengagegroup.com/news/perspectives/2024/cengage-group-total-rewards-philosophy/.

Note: Beware of targeted scams claiming to offer jobs on behalf of Cengage Group. Cengage will always conduct interviews via live, official channels and use @cengage.com email addresses.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Product Management and Marketing

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting