Product Manager Teacher (Remote)

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

Job summary

A leading edtech company is seeking a Product Manager to drive innovation and customer-focused products. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, defining product vision, and analyzing market trends to ensure product success. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in technology-powered products.
• Understanding of modern product discovery and delivery techniques.
• Ability to learn multiple business functions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 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 our success. We recognize the value of 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. To learn more, visit our inclusion and diversity page.

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 proven knowledge of constraints from marketing, sales, service, finance, legal, and privacy. You will also develop a deep understanding of our users and analyze engagement data. Additionally, tracking industry trends and the competitive landscape as they relate to our product is essential.

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 for product innovation and differentiation.
3. Use customer-centric methodologies like user research, interviews, and data analysis to identify problems and validate solutions.
4. Conduct rapid prototyping, user testing, and iterative feedback with design and engineering teams to refine products and ensure market fit.
5. Develop and maintain a product roadmap aligned with business goals and customer needs.
6. Prioritize features and define release plans in collaboration with engineering, considering customer value, feasibility, and outcomes.
7. Apply agile methodologies to drive iterative development and continuous improvement.
8. Work closely with engineering to define user stories, prioritize backlog, and ensure quality releases.
9. Coordinate with sales and marketing for go-to-market strategies, messaging, and sales enablement.
10. Support product launches, drive adoption, and monitor market entry success.
11. Analyze product performance metrics and user feedback for ongoing improvements.
12. Conduct post-release evaluations and A/B testing to inform future enhancements.

Skills You'll Need Here

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of modern product discovery and delivery techniques.
• At least 2 years of experience working on technology-powered products in roles such as product manager, designer, engineer, data analyst, or researcher.
• Ability to learn multiple business functions like engineering, design, finance, sales, or marketing.
• Problem-solving skills with an ability to assess risks and communicate solutions using data and structured narratives.
• Proven 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 provide reasonable 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 that prepare learners for the workforce. With over 100 years of experience, we serve higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, and research markets worldwide through platforms like MindTap and Cengage Unlimited.

Compensation

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The salary range for this role is $77,100.00 - $100,000.00 USD, with variations based on experience, location, and qualifications. Sales roles may include additional incentive compensation. For more details, see our Total Rewards Philosophy.

Note: Beware of targeted scams claiming to offer jobs at Cengage Group. We conduct interviews via live meetings and email communications from @cengage.com addresses only.