Dir Prod Mgmt, edu sw, SchoolNet
New York, NY, USA
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Reports To: VP Product Management
SchoolNet Inc. is ranked # 98 in Inc. Magazine's Top 500 fastest growing Private Companies in America. With an impressive three year growth rate of 891%, SchoolNet is a software company founded to improve the world's education systems by using data to increase academic achievement
As a dynamic and rapidly growing company, SchoolNet is seeking talented, dedicated people to join our team. SchoolNet staff comes from a variety of backgrounds but we all have some essential qualities in common, the most important of which is a passion for education and the enabling power of technology.
At SchoolNet, we work hard and are adamant about results. We believe in teamwork and mutual respect, and strive to provide a work atmosphere that is challenging and rewarding and provides opportunities for growth.
We offer a very pleasant and friendly work environment/organizational culture where everyone shares the same passion for improving education systems and the performance of students in school districts around the country.
If you are interested in being part of our exciting, growing business, and team, Please see below for our latest product management opportunity.
Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
SchoolNet's award winning software solutions help increase efficiency and improve performance in K-12 school systems. SchoolNet's customers include some of the nation's largest school districts including Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Atlanta, New York, D.C., Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. In October 2005, the Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 Awards identified SchoolNet as one of New York's top 10 fastest growing technology companies for the third year in a row.
SchoolNet has won two 2005 Codie Awards and is currently nominated for a third. This Software & Information Industry Association peer-recognition program, which highlights the industry's finest products and services, named SchoolNet's Solutions winner in two education technology categories: "Best Interoperability Product for Schools" and "Best Classroom Instructional Management Solution." SchoolNet offers an exciting and entrepreneurial atmosphere, competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus, health and welfare benefits and 401(k). We are a drug free and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-M/F/D/V.
Position Title: Director, Product Management
Location: New York, NY
SchoolNet, Inc. is ranked #98 in Inc. Magazine’s Top 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America. With an impressive three year growth rate of 891%, we are a software company founded to improve the world's education systems by using data to increase academic achievement. SchoolNet is actively seeking a Director, Product Management who will oversee the strategy, execution and support of our suite of software products. This hire will report to the VP, Product Management and Marketing and will manage Product Managers.
Primary Responsibilities
- Gather and analyze information on SchoolNet clients, competitors and other vendors in the education market place, monitor competitive trends and government legislation that impacts education
- Identify key product development requirements through interaction with internal departments (sales, marketing, technology, user experience, client services) and external parties including vendors, content partners, and our end-users
- Produce product plans and concept documentation. Ensure documents clearly state requirements that will be understandable by cross-functional teams who contribute to the product development lifecycle.
- Utilize in-depth product, user, buyer and market knowledge to answer questions and resolve issues internally and externally. Capability to speak authoritatively about our software products, education market, competition, vision, users, and buyers.
- Prioritize new functionality by balancing market needs with the needs of the company and existing clients given technology constraints and overall company goals
- Assist executive management in defining product vision, creating business and functional requirements, driving our product launch and software release strategy.
Desired qualifications and background
- 7-15 years of product management experience with web-based products and services
- 5+ years managing and coaching product management professionals
- MBA degree required; undergraduate degree with a technical concentration ideal
- Strong technical background and aptitude – e.g. knowledge of data and content management, Microsoft development platforms, etc.
- Solid understanding of commercial internet applications and the ability to work closely with software engineers and user experience teams to understand and document product functionality
- Demonstrated capability to write clear deliverables, such as marketing requirements documents and customer product presentations
- Skilled in group collaboration including managing relationships with cross departmental teams, customers, technology development leads and other product and marketing professionals
- Solid analytical skills to grasp business problems and customer requirements and synthesize those into potential changes in technical, marketing or channel strategies for new and existing products and services
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Prioritization of competing deliverables and decision making capabilities are essential
For Consideration
If your background fits the above description and you thrive in a fast paced environment, we want you to bring your talents to work for us. Resumes will only be accepted if submitted into our applicant tracking system by visiting our website www.schoolnet.com and going to the “Careers” section.
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