Product Manager - K-12 Teacher Evaluation & Observation

Instructional Empowerment (IE) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to ending generational poverty and eliminating achievement gaps through rigorous Tier 1 instruction. They are seeking a Product Manager to define and lead the long-term strategy for IE’s teacher evaluation and observation model, focusing on building the best instructional product in the K–12 market.

Responsibilities:

• Own the multi-year product vision and roadmap with a relentless commitment to strengthening the product and delivering results
• Proactively identify market opportunities, instructional gaps, and competitive threats—and act on them
• Drive the thoughtful integration of AI and emerging technologies to raise the bar on instructional impact and usability
• Represent the voice of K–12 educators and leaders, translating insight into decisive, high-impact priorities
• Push work forward in ambiguous environments, making clear trade-offs to maintain momentum
• Align and influence cross-functional teams to execute against ambitious strategic goals
• Monitor adoption, engagement, and impact metrics and adjust strategy quickly to improve results

Requirements:

• Proven experience leading product K-12 strategy with a strong bias toward action and follow-through
• Deep understanding of K–12 instruction and educator evaluation systems
• Self-starter mentality—comfortable taking ownership, setting direction, and driving progress without waiting to be asked
• High personal standards and a willingness to work hard to build something exceptional
• Ability to influence across teams, challenge thinking, and move work forward
• Strong analytical judgment paired with clear, compelling communication
• Curiosity and discernment around AI and emerging technologies, focused on real instructional value