Product Manager, Sophia Learning

Sophia Learning (part of Strategic Education, Inc. (SEI)) is an industry-leading provider of low-cost, self-paced, online courses that are transferable for college credit. We are seeking a product manager to take Sophia to the next level through data-driven decisions. The ideal candidate is an analytical problem solver, communicates effectively, has a "get things done" mentality, and is collaborative yet autonomous. Join us in paving Sophia's path to preeminence in ed tech!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Build analyses to assess product-feature impact, measure business performance, and guide product decisions.

Dive into user data to identify and distill user problems into product requirements.

Support product vision, roadmap, and prioritization; drive sprint planning.

Create user stories and product requirement documents (PRDs) to ensure alignment with product vision and roadmap.

Ideate new products and/or features, prioritizing needs based on company objectives and analytics.

Lead key projects from idea through execution in partnership with other business functions.

Communicate progress, roadblocks, and solutions to key stakeholders.

Exhibit user empathy and passion for building delightful product experiences.

Manage and explore partnership opportunities with relevant industry players.

Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices.

Conduct ad-hoc analyses based on business need.

Job Skills:

Hypothesis-driven, action-oriented mentality with a track record of creative, analytical problem solving.

Outstanding data analysis skills with a working knowledge of Excel and SQL.

Demonstrated experience leveraging quantitative and qualitative insights to develop, plan, and prioritize ideas.

Superior verbal and written communication and storytelling skills.

Ability to blend technical acumen with business requirements.

Strong negotiation skills, with aptitude to manage controversial situations and to influence.

Ability to thoroughly understand complex business and technical issues; plan, prioritize, and organize solutions effectively.

Ability to understand and translate complex technical concepts into understandable, digestible content for non-technical stakeholders.

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; experience in dealing with multiple, diverse internal stakeholders and interacting with external partners.

Strong execution skills; able to work under autonomy and cut through ambiguity.

Passion for solving problems in education.

Work Experience:

2+ years of software product management, management consulting, or equivalent experience is preferred.

Education:

Bachelor's degree (Required) Business, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or other relevant field (Preferred)

Other:

If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.

This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.

Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.

Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered.

Able to access information using a computer.

Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

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SEI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$73,900.00 - $110,900.00 - Salary

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at .