Product Manager

Job Description

Achievement Network (ANet) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all students achieve strong educational outcomes. We partner with school and system leaders to strengthen teaching and learning through the strategic use of assessments, coaching, and tools that drive meaningful results. Individuals who join ANet become part of a dynamic, mission-driven, and collaborative organization focused on making a lasting impact in schools. We are committed to supporting one another and growing together as a team.

Location:  Flexible within the United States

OPPORTUNITY

The Product Manager will define, build, evangelize, and continuously improve ANet’s product line in service of educational equity, translating organizational strategy into a muti-year product roadmap that balances user impact, technical feasibility, and financial sustainability.

TRAVEL

Up to 2-3 times a year

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead a thoughtful product development process end-to-end

• Validate hypotheses for how to increase the impact of ANet products
• Identify and frame critical product questions, define success metrics, and extract insights from complex quantitative and qualitative data to inform strategic and operational decisions
• Define user flows and designs 
• Develop and manage the product roadmap, proactively identifying tradeoffs, sequencing priorities across teams, and recommending resource allocation decisions that maximize organizational impact
• Communicate a clear and compelling product vision across technical and non-technical audiences, facilitate decision-making discussions that surface tradeoffs and risks, and ensure alignment between day-to- day execution and broader organizational strategy 
• Identify legacy functionality that no longer delivers value for users
• Lead cross-functional product launches, aligning engineering, content, operations, sales, and partner-facing teams through structured decision-making processes and proactive stakeholder engagement   

Further develop the Product Management function at ANet

• Establish scalable product discovery, prioritization and feedback systems that increase clarity, efficiency and impact across teams 
• Contribute to the design of a product learning trajectory that builds the team's skills and perspectives on core product management competencies
• Prioritize research to stay abreast of market trends, key issues, and competitors, elevating critical insights across the Evaluate product investments through an ROI and impact lens, making recommendations that balance innovation with responsible stewardship of organizational resources 

REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:

• Expertise in area of focus: 
• At least 5 years of experience as a product manager with a strong understanding of agile product discovery and development practices
• Strong understanding of a variety of software development practices, a good intuition for complexity level estimation for different types of software requests, and the ability to quickly and thoroughly reach super-user status with a variety of software solutions
• Critical Thinking & Data Orientation: 
• Demonstrated ability to extract sophisticated insights from complex data sets, anticipate downstream implications for multiple stakeholders, and advocate for decisions grounded in evidence 
• Planning and Prioritization: 
• Demonstrated ability to frame and oversee complex, cross-functional initiatives, aligning stakeholders around shared goals while proactively mitigating risks and dependencies Breaks down work tasks/projects into process steps and executes them effectively, adjusting course as needed
• Communication: 
• Ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders - including senior leaders - by tailoring communication, surfacing tradeoffs, and facilitating clear and timely decision-making 

Ideal candidates may also demonstrate the following preferred qualifications:

• Expertise in area of focus: 
• Experience in K-12 education, Ed Tech, or the nonprofit space

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is between $99,144- $148,716. New hires will start between the range minimum and midpoint ($99,144 - $123,930) based on qualifications assessed during the hiring process, past experience, and internal equity. In order to uphold our commitment to transparent, equitable, competitive, and sustainable compensation, ANet does not negotiate pay.

BENEFITS 

We offer comprehensive benefits to best support our people. Benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays a portion of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partner; generous paid time-off including 10 paid holidays and paid days off between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays; paid parental leave; educational expenses reimbursements;  flexible spending accounts; professional development; a 401(k) plan with a 4% match; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance. 

Conflict of Interest / Outside Work Disclosure

Because this role includes direct instructional coaching and partnership work, candidates must disclose any current consulting, contracting, or employment with organizations that provide instructional coaching, curriculum implementation support, or similar services to schools or districts. ANet reviews outside work to ensure there is no conflict of interest with core services or partner relationships. Individuals currently contracting with organizations that are in direct competition with ANet may not be eligible for this role.

ANet is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds and gender identities to apply to our positions.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.