Group Technical Product Manager

Company Description

At Nearpod, we believe teaching is the most important job in the world. Every day, we reach students through our learning platforms on Nearpod.com and Flocabulary.com. We have diverse backgrounds, but a shared goal of putting teachers and students first in everything that we do. We have won numerous awards including EdTech Digest’s 2018 Company of the Year. Recently, we were acquired by Renaissance to support the shared mission of accelerating learning for all. We’re looking for people with a lot of hustle, a lot of empathy, and a desire to do something meaningful. We've adopted a remote-first culture, and our diverse team is based across the US.

Job Description

Job Summary 

Manages the life cycle of Nearpod and Flocabulary platforms and promotes it across the organization. Works closely with all parts of the organization, as well as customers, to envision and execute the creation of solutions that meet market and internal demands. Evangelizes offerings internally and helps with reporting and data infrastructure. Researches and analyzes market trends, competitors and customer needs to identify opportunities.  

 Essential Functions and Responsibilities:  

• Manage the entire platform life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.  

• Specify market requirements for current and future by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers and combining that with the knowledge of market trends, educational research, and other sources  

• Drive a solution set across teams (primarily Product and Engineering) through market requirements  

• Work closely with an Engineering counterpart to define product release requirements  

• Serve as the internal and external evangelist for platform offerings, working with the sales channel, key customers, and business development partners  

• Find innovative solutions for the broader market and define needs to successfully launch in the marketplace  

• Support areas where product and internal operations converge to ensure support and data/reporting flow is successful and meeting internal needs  

• Successfully position platform with a strong understanding of the market and customer needs  

• Successfully identify key buying influences and develop multi-faceted approaches to win sales  

• Oversee groups focused on reporting, learning management systems and rostering to ensure strong end-to-end user onboarding experiences  

Qualifications

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. In accordance with applicable laws, Renaissance Learning will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position. 

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor’s (BS or BA) or equivalent required, MBA preferred and 

• Minimum 8 years of technical product manager experience, OR 

• Equivalent combination of education and experience  

Certificates, Licenses, Registration 

• None required, although may be required by states to register and/or complete background screening necessary for access to schools or state offices 

Computer Skills 

• Proficient with agile applications 

• Proficient in MS office applications 

• Virtual meeting software proficiency 

Other General Skills 

• Must have an excellent understanding of K-12 education market  

• Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents  

• Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints  

• Demonstrated ability to make effective presentations on complex topics  

• Demonstrated ability to define success metrics and set up data systems  

• Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions  

• Demonstrated ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions  

Additional Information

Salary Range: $110,000-$140,000.

This range is based on national market data and may vary by experience and location. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Benefits:

• World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs

Frequently cited statistics show that some women, underrepresented individuals, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Renaissance, we encourage all applications! Roles evolve over time, especially with innovation, and you may be just the person we need for the future!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

For information about Renaissance, visit: https://www.renaissance.com/