SME - US

Interview Kickstart; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Interview Kickstart is seeking experienced Product Managers to co-create and deliver the PM Interview Prep Course, ensuring graduates are confident to crack interviews at top-tier companies. The SME will collaborate with the IK team and external reviewers to shape curriculum and assessments.

This part-time role emphasizes teaching, mentorship, and active industry engagement, with weekend/evenings availability aligned to Pacific Time. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a Product Manager at tier-1 companies.
• Ability to simplify complex topics and explain them engagingly.
• Empathy to understand student challenges and help them succeed.
• Hands-on experience in one of: Product Market Fit, Acquisition, Retention, Execution, or Monetization.

Responsibilities

• Create and review curriculum content to ensure alignment with the curriculum vision.
• Deliver lectures, workshops, and interactive sessions teaching PM principles.
• Engage with industry to provide real-world experiences and stay current.
• Help onboard and train other instructors and coaches.
• Collaborate with IK's curriculum team to evolve the course; weekend/evening availability in PT.

Skills

PM expertise

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Tier-1 PM experience

Job description

We are currently seeking experienced Product Managers (PMs) to collaborate with us in creating the most effective curriculum for our new program. Our goal is to ensure that every student who completes this course feels fully competent and confident in cracking the challenging interviews for Product Manager roles at top-tier companies.

This partnership will outline the responsibilities of the Subject Matter Expert (SME) who will co-create the curriculum with us.

Target Audience

• The Product Manager Interview Prep Course is designed for:

  • Current Product Managers looking to advance their careers by joining Tier 1 companies

  • Experienced professionals in related fields (eg, Growth, Product Management) aiming to transition to top PM roles

  • PMs seeking to refine their skills and excel in interviews for senior positions.

What's in it for you?

Joining us as a part-time instructor offers numerous benefits:

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with other experts and professionals in the field.

• Impactful Contribution: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of aspiring Product Managers.

• Community Engagement: Contribute to the Product Management community and help it thrive.

• Professional Growth: Enhance your skills and knowledge by engaging with learners and understanding their challenges.

• Compensation: Competitive rates commensurate with your experience and industry standing

We look forward to collaborating with experienced PMs who are passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of Product Managers.

Requirements:

• To be an effective Product Management subject matter expert, the requirements typically include a combination of in-depth Product management expertise, teaching experience, and communication skills.

• Should have hands-on experience in any one of the following:

Product Market FitUser Acquisition and ActivationUser Retention and EngagementProduct Execution & StrategyRevenue & Monetization Strategies

• Minimum five years of experience in tier-1 companies as a Product Manager

• Ability to simplify complex topics and explain them in an engaging manner

• High levels of empathy to understand the challenges faced by students and willingness to help them out

Responsibilities:

Curriculum Creation, Content Review and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure the curriculum covers all crucial aspects of interviews at tier 1 companies.

• Evaluate and provide feedback on content created by other SME authors to ensure alignment with the curriculum vision.

• Work closely with our internal team and external technical reviewers to refine and finalize the curriculum.

• Instruction Delivery:

  • Conduct lectures, workshops, and interactive sessions.

  • Teach Product Management principles, frameworks, and methodologies.

  • Use lectures, demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and group discussions.

• Industry Engagement: Staying current with the latest trends and advancements in Product Management and related fields, engaging with industry professionals, and collaborating on projects or internships to provide students with real-world experiences.

• Constantly improve the session flow and delivery by working with other instructors, subject matter experts, and the IK team.

• Help the IK team in onboarding and training other instructors and coaches

• Have regular discussions with IK's curriculum team in evolving the curriculum.

• Should be willing to work on weekends/evenings and be available as per the Pacific time zone