Company Overview:
Everything we do is for educators. We’re partnering with them to advance a bold vision for education that boosts district performance and student success. At Follett Software, we empower educators across roles with technology that streamlines processes and manages information and resources to improve their schools, increase student success, and drive the future of education. We believe that by empowering educators to amplify their impact on students’ lives, we can change the world. Our goal and mission is to drive the future of education. We are inspired by educators to deliver transformative technology. Our innovative, connected solutions simplify challenges and offer a seamless and intuitive experience.
Position Overview: Shape the future of education! We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Product Manager to join our growing team and lead the development and execution of our Student Information System (Aspen). In this role, you will play a pivotal part in enhancing K-12 education by driving innovative solutions that empower educators and administrators to streamline processes and improve student outcomes. SIS experience is a required qualification for this role.
Responsibilities
- Own the product lifecycle: Lead the entire product development process from concept to launch, including defining the product vision, prioritizing requirements, and managing cross-functional teams.
- Shape the future of SIS: Drive innovation by identifying trends in the K-12 market, gathering customer feedback, and aligning product strategy to meet the evolving needs of school districts.
- Deliver data-driven insights: Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze user data, system performance, and customer interactions to drive strategic decisions and enhancements.
- Collaborate and execute flawlessly: Work with engineering, design, and other teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality features and improvements, managing dependencies and resolving challenges.
- Communicate effectively: Clearly articulate the product vision and roadmap to internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment across the organization.
- Drive measurable impact: Define success metrics, monitor performance, and continuously iterate to achieve business objectives and improve customer satisfaction
- Qualifications Preferred:
- Experienced SIS professional: Minimum 5+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years focused on Student Information Systems or related EdTech products.
- K-12 education expert: In-depth understanding of K-12 education systems, processes, and challenges, especially around student information management.
- Strategic thinker and problem solver: Ability to balance long-term vision with immediate priorities, effectively navigating complex challenges.
- Collaborative leader: Proven track record of working across teams and leading initiatives that drive meaningful change.
- Customer-focused: Passion for creating solutions that address real customer needs and deliver tangible value to educators and administrators.
- Strong communicator: Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing and building consensus among diverse stakeholders
EEO
Follett Software provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process due to a disability, please contact us by email and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Email: [email protected]
CCPA Notice for California Residents: https://follettsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Notice-to-California-Applicants.pdf
Similar Jobs
What you need to know about the Charlotte Tech Scene
Key Facts About Charlotte Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 90,859; 6.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Lowe’s, Bank of America, TIAA, Microsoft, Honeywell
- Key Industries: Fintech, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, e-commerce
- Funding Landscape: $3.1 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (CED)
- Notable Investors: Microsoft, Google, Falfurrias Management Partners, RevTech Labs Foundation
- Research Centers and Universities: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Northeastern University, North Carolina Research Campus
