Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. is a global knowledge leader in digital learning. They are seeking a passionate Senior Product Manager, Platform to work with cross-functional teams to create, implement, and launch user-focused products and features, ensuring the execution of the strategic vision set forth by the CPO of the Education team.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the product development process from conception to completion
- Understanding complex data and technical dependencies
- Executing and maintaining a streamlined user authentication process for teacher and student log ins
- Working with the development team to solution and deliver SSO and LMS integration across product lines
- Collaborating with cross-functional departments that include business owners, QA, technology, design, marketing, and editorial to execute product features and enhancements with a platform lens
- Monitoring and analyzing product usage metrics and feedback to identify areas for improvement
- Gathering and documenting functional requirements for product features; translating business needs (collect, edit, and summarize) into well-defined user stories for our development team
- Project managing the product development process to execute and deliver results
- Driving team accountability to timelines and deliverables across key stakeholders within the business
- Light travel to home office, industry conferences, etc
Skills
- BA/BS or equivalent
- Min 5 years of progressive experience in the field of digital product management
- Experience associated with platform development (e.g. integrations, APIs, data warehouses, SSO, etc.) required
- Strong technical background in supporting integration with SIS and LMS systems
- Familiarity with content and learning management systems
- Familiarity with data pipelines including ETLs, data schemas, SQL, and data warehousing
- Strong track record of leading strong teams; to inspire, influence, and negotiate at all levels of the organization
- Good business acumen, fiscal skills, and comfort with accountability
- Strong project management skills including building and managing project plans, managing and communicating risks, and ensuring project alignment with business objectives
- Highly organized and proficient with Agile methodologies, with product management tools, software engineering processes, and writing/managing a backlog of requirements in the form of user stories
- Exceptionally detail-oriented with strong writing skills and a strong eye for good UX
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- The successful candidate should be self-motivated and comfortable working independently; be flexible and creative in seeking solutions
- Ed Tech experience highly preferred
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
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