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Senior Product Manager job at Commonlit

CommonLit is a nonprofit EdTech organization dedicated to providing high-quality literacy instruction to low-income students and students of color to prepare them for success in college and careers. We operate a free online reading and writing program, www.commonlit.org, that is used by millions of teachers and students worldwide each month. We are a quickly growing team of passionate professionals - many of whom are former teachers. Our team is now over 100 full-time employees spread across ~30 states.

The Opportunity

Our product management team drives the evolution of our product offerings, focusing on innovation and user-centric solutions to improve learning outcomes and support CommonLit’s mission and values. As a Senior Product Manager, you will be pivotal in helping shape the vision and direction of our educational products, working closely with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and prioritizing product opportunities that align with our strategic goals and market needs. You will help lead the product development process from conception to launch, including conducting discovery, defining requirements, executing builds, collaborating with key stakeholders, and managing go-to-market activities. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality solutions that create intuitive tools for teachers and drive meaningful outcomes for students.

CommonLit’s product development is driven by our product vision, organizational strategy, user research, data, feedback from teachers, and partnerships with schools and districts across the country. We work in small iterations using a Shape Up development process, and deploy several times a day. We’re building an application that’s used by students and teachers across a broad range of technology and connectivity access, and we take accessibility seriously.

The ideal candidate is someone who is detail-oriented, motivated, deeply committed to our mission, and excited to work for a growing nonprofit organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

- Lead the discovery and shaping phase for product initiatives, transforming raw ideas into actionable project concepts that not only align with company goals and user needs but also drive measurable business value.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop compelling pitches for new product ideas, ensuring each concept is strategically scoped to maximize feasibility and business impact.

- Act as the quarterback for project builds, defining clear, ambitious goals and requirements in a format that drives high-quality product delivery while keeping all stakeholders continuously informed and aligned.

- Develop and execute comprehensive go-to-market strategies for new products and features, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders at every stage.

- Champion the broad company strategy, demonstrating how your product decisions directly contribute to and enhance overall business value.

- Foster a culture of learning and innovation within the product team by mentoring junior team members, aiding in their professional development and growth within the product management discipline.

- Utilize a data-driven approach to connect product functionality and goals with strategic business objectives, driving meaningful outcomes for the company and users.

- Leverage deep market research experience to analyze and understand the competitive landscape and how CommonLit fits within it.

- Define new product pricing and packaging in alignment with market trends and company objectives.

- Establish credibility and trust with key stakeholders, actively advocating for their initiatives and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals at every level.

- Actively engage, cooperate, and communicate with team members, leading by example to support the organization's mission and drive business success through product excellence.

Qualifications

- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a product management role is required as this is a senior role, preferably in a SaaS or technology company.

- Experience with teaching, literacy education, or edtech programs in a classroom setting is strongly preferred.

- Expertise in Shape Up methodology and Agile strongly preferred.

- Proven track record of success in overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle with specific examples of successful product and/or feature launches that drove business value.

- Able to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in a dynamic environment.

- Experience in managing, negotiating, and aligning with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels.

- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow product teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

- Experience with platforms such as Slack for team communication and Notion for documentation and knowledge sharing.

- Understanding of design tools (e.g. Figma) and product management tools (e.g. Productboard).

Physical & Additional Requirements

This role involves prolonged periods sitting/ standing at a desk and working on a computer.

Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000 annually, commensurate with experience

CommonLit is committed to fostering a positive company culture, promoting work-life balance, and supporting employees through life’s changes.

We provide the following benefits:

- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance including FSA/HSA options

- Free telehealth services for all full time employees, from day 1 of employment

- Life insurance

- 401(k) retirement plan, with a 4% safe harbor employer match

- Pre-tax commuter benefits for employees based in the D.C. metropolitan area

- Remote home office set-up stipend

- Generous time off including 15 paid holidays a year, paid time off accruals, sick leave, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, volunteering and school visitation leave, jury duty leave, and bereavement and compassionate leave. Additionally, we offer 2 floating holidays annually.

We are a remote-first company, and have employees in almost 30 states and Washington, D.C. In keeping with our efforts to create a collaborative and constructive workplace even in a remote environment, we have many engagement opportunities throughout the year. These include monthly remote activities (ie. dumpling making, yoga, virtual escape room), monthly “CoffeeLit” time to get to know colleagues, a yearly all-staff retreat, and more!

Apply by date: Friday, January 5, 2024 by 5pm ET. Please submit your resume and cover letter and answer the application questions.

As an equal opportunity employer, CommonLit values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based upon their race, traits historically associated with race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified applicant requiring assistance or an accommodation to complete any step of the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

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