Senior Product Manager - U.S. Based Remote Opportunity

Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. The Senior Product Manager will lead enhancements to the Common App’s applications, driving innovation to improve user experience for students and counselors, particularly from underrepresented communities.

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)
• 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