Senior Product Manager - U.S. Based Remote Opportunity

Common App•Arlington, VA

14h•$115,000 - $123,390•Remote

About The Position

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 1100 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application. If you are an experienced Product Strategy 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 shaping enhancements to Common App’s first-year and transfer applications to drive college and counselor satisfaction and improve students’ experience. This includes driving significant new and enhanced features designed to increase the ease by which students, counselors, and colleges use the applications, particularly students from low to medium-income backgrounds. The Senior Product Manager will also drive other innovation efforts to increase our reach in communities traditionally underrepresented on college campuses. 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. Additionally, this person will determine metrics for success, capture and analyze results, and present findings for additional discovery and consideration.

Requirements

Candidates must live in the United States.
Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
Bachelor’s degree with at least 5-7 years of product management experience or a combination of experience in technology solution design, agile delivery, business analysis, or strategy consulting.
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.
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).

Nice To Haves

Experience in college counseling, postsecondary enrollment management, or an enrollment management-focused technology role.
Certifications or coursework relevant to product management, including Agile Certified Product Manager and Product Owner, Human-Centered Design, or Pragmatic Certified Product Manager
Subject matter expertise in application platforms, student pathways, and/or community college enrollment.
A passion for higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

shaping enhancements to Common App’s first-year and transfer applications to drive college and counselor satisfaction and improve students’ experience
driving significant new and enhanced features designed to increase the ease by which students, counselors, and colleges use the applications, particularly students from low to medium-income backgrounds
driving other innovation efforts to increase our reach in communities traditionally underrepresented on college campuses
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
determine metrics for success, capture and analyze results, and present findings for additional discovery and consideration

Benefits

Work-Life balance
Virtual-first office
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Seven company-wide holidays
Nine floating holidays
Sick leave
Monthly mental health day
floating holidays prorated depending on start date
Virtual-first support
Choice of PC of MAC laptop
May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
One-time office set-up stipend
Monthly remote work stipend
Monthly mobile stipend
Financial security
Market-based salaries
Performance-based bonus
403(b) retirement plan
5% company contribution
additional 5% company match
3-year vesting schedule
Participation may begin immediately
Health & wellness
Choice of two health insurance plans
Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
Company provided life and ad&d insurance
Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
Career development
Budgeted annual funds for professional development
Growth opportunities within the company
Additional perks
Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
1Password family account