Product Manager

Wayfinder

. Manage projects across the product roadmap, owning timelines and progress from planning through release .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management within the PreK-12 edtech sector, focusing on project timelines, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. Proficient in managing complex projects, writing user stories, and utilizing task management tools like Jira.

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Product Management ExperienceJira Task ManagementTechnical UnderstandingData Analytics ProficiencyStakeholder Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementWriting SpecsUser StoriesAcceptance CriteriaManaging BacklogsDefining Success MetricsAI-Enabled FeaturesComplex Project ManagementProduct AnalyticsDetail-Oriented Mindset

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsBuilding ConsensusCuriosity About User Experience

Tools & Technologies

JiraAI ToolsProduct Marketing Tools

Industry Keywords

PreK-12 EdtechDurable Skill DevelopmentCollege and Career ReadinessMTSSDesign ThinkingUser ResearchUsability Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage projects across the product roadmap, owning timelines and progress from planning through release
Facilitate sprint planning with engineering and design; groom the backlog and clarify priorities
Write and maintain specs, user stories, tickets, and acceptance criteria
Manage task creation and movement in Jira
Partner with engineering on technical constraints and tradeoffs
Support QA and acceptance testing; triage incoming bugs
Coordinate discovery with design, stakeholders, and current and prospective partners
Identify edge cases, dependencies, and unmet needs before development
Coordinate feature launches, release timing, support materials, announcements, enablement, and support resources
Provide product information to product marketing, enablement, and sales; support RFP responses
Review and improve in-product language for educator friendliness
Build consensus across teams and align priorities and decisions
Define success metrics, track product analytics, and use data to guide decisions
Review feedback from educators, partners, and internal teams and determine appropriate action
Bring recommendations to roadmap planning based on feedback, data, and market information
Monitor the PreK-12 edtech landscape, competitors, trends, and district needs
Help shape and deliver AI-enabled features
Communicate roadmap status, changes, and decisions to stakeholders
Report to the VP of Product and collaborate with design, engineering, curriculum, and marketing

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in product management, project management, or a closely related role on a software product
Experience working on PreK-12 edtech products, ideally in areas like durable skill development, college and career readiness, or MTSS
Strong technical understanding to work closely with engineers, discuss tradeoffs, and translate between technical and non-technical audiences
Track record of managing complex projects, timelines, and backlogs, and shipping on schedule
Experience with Jira or similar task management software
Strong skills in writing specs, user stories, and tickets
Experience working directly with internal and external stakeholders to review prototypes, gather feedback, and turn it into clear decisions
Comfort with data: defining usage goals and success metrics, working with product analytics, and using evidence to make decisions
Talent for building consensus and keeping teams aligned
Habit of using AI tools to work faster and smarter
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented mindset and genuine curiosity about how people use products
Fluency in written and spoken English
Preferred: Experience building or managing AI-enabled products or features
Preferred: Familiarity with design thinking, user research, or usability testing
Preferred: Experience working in a startup or other fast-moving environment
Preferred: Experience working with product marketing or enablement teams on launches and messaging
An undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Monthly stipend
Office buildout stipend
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off
403(b) plan
Parental leave and flexibility for families
Unlimited PTO policy
Medical, dental, and vision policies
Monthly wellness stipend
Hardware and software needed to do the job
Regularly scheduled team events
Annual retreat and celebrations
Learning and Development Opportunities
Entirely remote work
Additional perks