Product Manager

Job Summary
At Summit K12, we believe that every student can do well in school if instruction is tailored to their unique learning needs and they receive the encouragement to strive and achieve. Our learning programs provide teachers with the ability to differentiate instruction, monitor progress, and support learners in their journey toward success.

From English learners, multilingual students, bilingual students and dual language learners who are struggling to read or write, Summit K12’s online, standards-based supplemental curriculum will close gaps and ensure growth for all students.

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the development and enhancement of our educational products. This role requires a proven track record in product management, ensuring successful feature development, alignment with state educational standards, and an outstanding user experience. The ideal candidate will own the product lifecycle, working cross-functionally to drive impactful innovation and ensure customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Ownership

• Lead the product lifecycle from conception to launch, ensuring alignment with company goals and customer needs.
• Maintain and enhance an existing product, ensuring stability while driving growth in key areas.
• Identify new market opportunities, define product strategies, and ensure successful execution.
• Regularly create and deliver updates and presentations to internal stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.

Feature Development & Innovation

• Define and prioritize features based on customer needs, competitive analysis, and educational trends.
• Partner with UX/UI designers to create engaging, accessible, and intuitive experiences for educators and students.
• Leverage analytics to track product performance and iterate based on data-driven insights.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with content teams, designers, and developers to ensure seamless product implementation.
• Collaborate with product owners managing related products to drive synergy and alignment across the portfolio.
• Act as a key liaison between engineering, marketing, and customer success to optimize product launches.

Compliance & Standards Alignment

• Ensure all features meet state educational standards and compliance requirements.
• Work with educational consultants and regulatory experts to maintain industry alignment.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Lead bug triage efforts, prioritizing and coordinating fixes based on severity and business impact.
• Oversee QA testing, ensuring market readiness and quality assurance standards are met.
• Actively collect, analyze, and interpret customer feedback, driving iterative improvements and product enhancements.

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Qualifications**
Required Experience

• 3-5+ years of product management experience (preferably in EdTech, SaaS, or educational content).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Product Management, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to launch and manage products with measurable impact.
• Proven experience in feature development, customer research, and agile methodologies.

Technical & Industry Knowledge

• Strong understanding of state educational standards and curriculum alignment.
• Familiarity with data-driven decision-making, market research, and user analytics.
• Hands-on experience working with development teams, UX/UI designers, and QA.

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments.

Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape impactful educational products and make a difference in the lives of learners. If you’re passionate about developing products that meet the needs of educators and students, we’d love to have you on our team.