Product Manager - Remote, United States - Branching Minds

Description

Who We Are & What We Do:

Branching Minds' mission is to empower all educators to effectively, efficiently and equitably support the holistic needs of their students; and to create a path to academic and personal success for every learner. Already supporting over 1,000,000 students across 100+ districts from 30 states, our vision is to be the most impactful national K12 school district solution for achieving high-fidelity RTI/MTSS; consistently demonstrating our ability to save teachers planning/documenting time, improve outcomes of our students, and eliminate achievement gaps.

As a startup, we don't have to play by the rules of traditional organizations. We get to be innovative in the solutions we develop for our partners and the way we conduct our business for ourselves. Branching Minds is also a Benefit corporation, we get to prioritize our mission > profit, and the means of getting there is just as important as the ends. We err towards self management, transparency, collaboration, initiative, and giving a damn.

If using innovation to reimagine education in service of equity energizes you -- join our team

The Calling:

The Product Manager leads the development and enhancement of our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) platform. This role demands a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the K-12 education landscape, a passion for leveraging technology to improve student outcomes, and a track record of delivering innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Achieve:

• Product Strategy Development: Lead the formulation and execution of the product strategy, including defining the product vision, identifying market opportunities, and prioritizing features and enhancements based on customer needs, market trends, and business goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Design, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to ensure alignment and successful execution of the product roadmap. Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, effectively communicating product requirements and goals.
• Market Analysis and Customer Insights: Conduct thorough market analysis, competitor research, and gather customer feedback to identify emerging trends, user needs, and opportunities for product innovation. Utilize data-driven insights to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Product Roadmap Management: Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap that outlines key initiatives, timelines, and milestones. Continuously prioritize and refine the roadmap based on changing business priorities, customer feedback, and market dynamics.
• Feature Definition and Specification: Work closely with UX/UI designers and engineering teams to translate product requirements into detailed feature specifications, user stories, wireframes, and prototypes. Ensure that product features are well-defined, intuitive, and aligned with user needs and business objectives.
• Release Planning and Execution: Lead the planning and execution of product releases, coordinating across cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality features and enhancements. Define release goals, success metrics, and monitor post-release performance to drive continuous optimization.
• Customer Engagement and Support: Serve as a product evangelist, engaging with customers, prospects, and key stakeholders to gather feedback, validate product concepts, and drive adoption. Provide product demonstrations, training sessions, and support as needed to ensure customer success and satisfaction.
• Performance Measurement and Optimization: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure product performance, track progress against goals, and identify areas for optimization. Utilize data analytics and user feedback to iterate on product features and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Why We Want You:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the EdTech industry or related fields.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing SaaS products, preferably in the K-12 education space.
• Strong understanding of educational best practices.
• Deep empathy for educators, students, and administrators, with a passion for improving educational outcomes through technology.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making mindset.
• Experience working in agile development environments and familiarity with the Kanban methodology
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• A keen eye for spotting and resolving gaps, roadblocks and challenges that impact collaboration and progress
• A curious and action-oriented mindset with a knack for problem-solving and confident decision-making

Lucky Us If You:

(No biggie if you don't)

• Possess a strong understanding of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) frameworks

Interview Process:

If we are a match you can expect a total of 5 steps in the interview process after the initial application

• 30-minute Video/Phone Interview with the Vice President of Product
• An assessment/written exercise
• 30-minute Video/Phone Interview with the Chief Product Officer
• 30-minute Video/Phone Interview with members of the Product & Engineering Team
• 60-minute Final Round Panel Interview with cross-functional members of the leadership team

Benefits

What We Offer You:

• Check out our Benefits & Perks
• Fully remote
• An awesome, cross-disciplinary, mission-driven team solving meaningful problems that improves the lives of educators and students.
• The range of our base salary cash compensation is between $100,000 - $125,000, final offers are determined using multiple factors including experience and level of expertise.

In Our Own Words We Are

Independent, Relaxed, Ownership, Flexibility, Always Learning, Casual, Adaptable, "Best Idea Wins," Passionate, Dedicated, Very Capable/Competent, Efficient, Communicative, Welcoming, Caring, Scrappy, Friendly, Co-operative, Agile, Supportive, Principle-Driven, Respectful, Practical, Attentive, Funny, Self-Motivated, Silly Parrots.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Branching Minds, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where everyone, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, professional and life experiences, disabilities and abilities; feels valued and respected. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to continuing to create a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment.

Our Commitment to People with Disabilities

Branching Minds is committed to disability inclusion, and to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at