Product Manager

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Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Product Manager to lead the end-to-end lifecycle of our in-house digital applications and their integration with various SaaS platforms. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between school operations and technology, ensuring the seamless delivery of user-centric products for students, parents, faculty, and administrators across our network of K–12 schools. The ideal candidate will act as the product owner, defining product vision and strategy,

drafting technical and functional documentation, coordinating with outsourced development

partners, and ensuring timely and high-quality product delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Strategy

• Define the product roadmap aligned with school operational needs and leadership vision.
• Drive the digital transformation strategy across academic, administrative, and communication platforms.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external development partners.
• Responsible for researching and documenting the larger EdTech Application Portfolio Landscape.

Documentation & Design

• Create and maintain key documentation: Business Requirements Document (BRD), Software Requirement Specification (SRS) System & Technical Requirement Specification (STRS)
• Wireframes and user workflows
• Translate business needs into actionable product features and workflows.
• Collaborate with UI/UX teams (internal or external) to ensure intuitive user experiences.

Project Management

• Coordinate with the outsourced development agency to ensure adherence to timelines, scope, and quality.
• Manage product pipelines and prioritize feature development and bug resolution.

Lead Agile/Scrum sessions:

• Daily/weekly sprints
• Sprint planning
• Backlog grooming
• Sprint retrospectives

Integration & Deployment :

• Oversee and validate integration between in-house platforms and external SaaS tools (e.g., LMS, ERP, HRMS etc).
• Ensure compatibility, data flow, and security compliance across all integrated systems.

Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate with QA teams for UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and system testing.
• Sign off on releases and ensure post-release monitoring and feedback collection.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the EdTech or K-12 domain.
• Experience working with third-party developers or development agencies.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Figma, Lucidchart, etc.
• Understanding of APIs, system architecture, data flow mapping, and software integration.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management.
• Highly organized with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the education sector or similar regulated environments.
• Certification in Agile/Scrum (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP).
• Exposure to SaaS platforms commonly used in K-12 education (e.g., Google
• Workspace for Education, Microsoft 365, PowerSchool, Canvas, etc.)