Senior Product Manager Content

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

• Guides critical market research in the learning platform and cross-subject content space in order to inform content development work on the Nearpod and Flocabulary platforms.
• Partners with customer-facing teams (sales, marketing, professional development, support, etc) to understand and prioritize content buyer needs.
• Defines market problems (with supporting multi-faceted research) that will be the foundation for the roadmap vision.
• Identifies federal, state and local funding sources that will inform development decisions.
• Collaborates with the content development leads daily to ensure solution-to-market problem fit.
• Owns understanding the “buyer persona” and defining the criteria by which they select Nearpod or Flocabulary as a content provider.
• Interprets financial performance data to build business cases for market expansion.
• Breaks down subject-specific (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, 21st century, etc) market needs in order to inform the instructional value proposition(s).
• Supports the yearly pricing motion by collecting pricing benchmarks from competitors and researching the effectiveness of our existing subscription model.
• Helps to build a culture of learning at Renaissance that encompasses all products.

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 3 years of product manager or product strategy 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 in MS office applications 
• Familiarity with Salesforce / Power BI preferred
• Virtual meeting software proficiency 

Other General Skills 

• Must have an excellent understanding of K-12 market, instructional approaches, and best practices. 
• Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct market, competitive and financial research and articulate high impact market opportunities to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints 
• Demonstrated ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on complex topics to top management, public groups, state or federal education officials, top educators, and/or governing boards 
• Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions 

Additional Information

Salary Range: $75,000-$102,000

The rate will be based on national market data and could vary based on location. 

All your information will be kept confidential.

Benefits for eligible employees include:

• 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/