Senior Product Manager

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Company: The Common Application, Inc

Location: Arlington, VA 22201

Description:

Description

ABOUT US

Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1000 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application.

If you are an experienced Senior Product Manager professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a Senior Product Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of the Product Strategy team, and in coordination with the Senior Director of Product Strategy, the Senior Product Manager will play a leading role in delivering Common Apps programs, products, and services that positively impact students ability to access, afford, and attain postsecondary education. This role will leverage market and user research to identify new opportunities to improve student access, and collaborate with internal and external partners in the strategic development, enhancement, and execution of new solutions that move data between partner systems and Common App to facilitate streamlined application, form submission, and other processes.

Mission-driven and passionate about addressing complex problems in college admissions, this person will lead cross-functional teams in identifying, defining, and prioritizing product features that meet the needs of our diverse user base using techniques grounded in an approach to product management and project management. Additionally, this person will determine metrics for success, capture and analyze results, and present findings for additional discovery and consideration.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

This role requires:

  • Candidates must live in the United States.
  • Bachelors degree with at least 5-7 years of product management experience or a combination of experience in product design, agile delivery, business analysis, strategy consulting, or software engineering.
  • Demonstrable experience launching successful technology products.
  • Familiarity with competitive analysis and development of business cases.
  • Experience working in or around the college admissions process with a firm understanding of education technology trends and practices.
  • Visionary thinker; the ability to develop and articulate a compelling product vision aligned with organizational goals and mission.
  • Strategic mindset; the ability to anticipate industry trends, user needs, and technological advancements to shape a forward-thinking product strategy.
  • Analytical acumen; the ability to use data-driven insights to inform decisions and solutions.
  • Significant experience working with data and information systems to map, align, and/or transform data
  • Agile or other project management methodology experience with the ability to manage initiatives that span several areas of the organization.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate product updates and milestones to key stakeholders and the ability to gain support for strategic initiatives in a collaborative and diverse environment.
  • An innovative mindset and the ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement while leading teams through organizational changes and transformations.
  • Proficient in using collaboration tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, and Atlassian (e.g., Jira).

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Subject matter expertise in application platforms, student pathways, and/or K12 to higher ed enrollment.
  • Understanding of K12 enterprise data systems or similar data platforms
  • Understanding of data privacy regulations, particularly as it applies to the K12 sphere including FERPA and state policies
  • Experience in an enrollment management-focused technology company or a postsecondary enrollment management role.
  • Certifications or coursework relevant to product management, including Agile Certified Product Manager and Product Owner, Human-Centered Design, or Pragmatic Certified Product Manager
  • A passion for higher education is a plus.


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