Salary: HG15 $82,612 - $117,500, negotiable depending on experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Washington DC, USA
Hybrid working: 1 day in office
About the IB
The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across 160 countries. A career with the IB is not just a job; it is an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.
About the job
The IB is transforming how it does technology delivery through the implementation of a new operating model: the Technology Playbook. The Product Management department is accountable for the outcome of the IB’s portfolio of customer-facing technologies throughout their lifecycle. This role is responsible for a smaller portfolio of inter-related products with medium complexity or a single high-complexity product, ensuring strong business outcomes and customer value.
Develop product strategy aligned to IB goals, objectives and KPIs
Create and maintain product roadmaps, prioritizing initiatives based on customer value and technical feasibility
Track education technology trends, competitor activity and customer needs
Collaborate with business owners and cross-functional teams on roadmap planning
Translate product features into user stories, specifications and acceptance criteria
Partner with engineering and design teams to support Agile delivery
Drive customer-centric practices through feedback, usage data and journey insights
Monitor product performance and respond to issues, risks and opportunities
Seasoned product management experience, ideally within educational technology or mission-based organizations
Experience collaborating with software developers, educators, designers and other stakeholders
Understanding of the global K-12 education sector and educational technology landscape
Knowledge of software development methodologies and technologies
Strong data analysis and product performance evaluation skills
Familiarity with UX design principles and methodologies
Proficiency in Agile and Scrum practices
Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
Benefits
10% employer pension contribution with a 3% employee contribution
Enhanced family friendly benefits
Flexible benefits allowance equivalent to 1.5% of Annual Salary
Up to 20 days annual leave plus public holidays, increasing through service to a maximum of 25
Paid Time Off accrued up to 9 days per year until a maximum of 14 days is banked
Life assurance 4x annual salary
Paid volunteering leave
Excellent continuous professional development
This job is offered on local terms and conditions and is at will
Opportunity & Belonging
We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified applicants. As a global employer, we adhere to all relevant employment legislation in the countries in which we operate, and we are happy to provide any reasonable support or adjustments as needed to ensure applicants can fully participate in our recruitment process.
