Part-Time Product Manager (HRCI Cert Prep) - Remote

About BenchPrep
BenchPrep is an award-winning learning platform that helps learners achieve success through personalized, engaging, and effective digital learning experiences. We collaborate with leading associations, credentialing bodies, and training organizations to deliver learning products that enable professionals to achieve their career objectives.

We recently launched a strategic partnership with HRCI (HR Certification Institute) to deliver prep products for their certification exams.  The partnership model requires BenchPrep to take on a more significant role in content/product management, strategy, and outcomes.

To ensure the long-term success of this product line, we are seeking a part-time Product Manager with expertise in HR to drive product strategy, enhancements, and execution.

We are looking for a Part-Time Product Manager (HRCI Cert Prep) who can combine product management expertise with HR domain knowledge to guide the success of our HRCI product line. This individual will serve as the product owner, focusing on continuous improvement, learner success, and market alignment.

You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams (content, marketing, sales, and customer success) and external partners (HRCI and others) to ensure our prep products not only meet the needs of HR professionals but also achieve strong adoption, satisfaction, pass rates and revenue goals.

• Product Strategy & Roadmap
  
• Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for HRCI prep products.
• Conduct market research and gather learner feedback to identify opportunities for product enhancements.
• Align product priorities with business goals and partner expectations.
  
• Product Execution & Enhancements
  
• Define requirements and work with cross-functional teams to design, build, and launch product improvements.
• Ensure continuous alignment of course content with exam updates and industry best practices.
• Oversee product quality, learner experience, and overall performance metrics.
  
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  
• Serve as the primary liaison with HRCI for product-related matters.
• Partner with internal marketing and sales to develop go-to-market strategies and support growth initiatives.
• Work with customer success and support teams to address learner and partner feedback effectively.
  
• Product Success Measurement
  
• Track adoption, learner satisfaction, and exam pass rates to evaluate product effectiveness.
• Use data to make informed decisions and communicate impact to stakeholders.
• Recommend and implement initiatives to drive learner engagement and product success.
  

• Experience
  
• 5+ years of product management or product ownership experience, ideally in education, e-learning, or test prep.
• Background or certification in Human Resources (e.g., PHR, SPHR, aPHR, or similar) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage products end-to-end: from vision through execution and continuous improvement.
  
• Skills & Knowledge
  
• Strong understanding of HR certification landscape, learner needs, and exam prep best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using analytics to drive decisions.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
  
• Other
  
• Available part-time (~10 hours per month, with flexibility).
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model of collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  

This is a unique opportunity to shape the success of a flagship product line at BenchPrep and make a direct impact on HR professionals pursuing certification. You’ll bring together your HR expertise and product management skills to drive innovation and ensure learners achieve their career goals.