Product Manager Edtech | Academian | Worldwide

Job Title: Product Manager

Company: Academian

Location: Pune

Work mode: Hybrid

About Us: Academian is a dynamic and innovative company focused on the EdTech industry. Our mission is to revolutionize the educational landscape by delivering cutting-edge products that enhance learning outcomes and create value for both educators and students. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a skilled and motivated Product Manager to join our team.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Product Manager with a strong background in the EdTech space, who is deeply familiar with the product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience managing educational products from conception to launch, with a keen ability to align product strategy with business and educational goals. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products that meet market needs, enhance the learning experience, and drive customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy and Vision:

· Develop and articulate a clear product vision aligned with Academian’s overall strategy, with a particular focus on solving educational challenges.

· Identify and prioritize product opportunities based on market research, customer feedback, and competitive analysis in the EdTech space.

· Create and maintain a product roadmap that communicates the strategic direction and timelines to stakeholders.

Product Development Lifecycle Management:

· Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation through launch and beyond, specifically within the EdTech domain.

· Work closely with engineering, design, and QA teams to define product requirements, manage backlogs, and ensure timely delivery of features that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

· Coordinate the development process, including sprint planning, release management, and post-launch support, with a focus on meeting the needs of educators, students, and institutional clients.

Customer Focus and Market Research:

· Conduct market research and gather customer insights, particularly from educators, students, and institutions, to inform product decisions and identify new opportunities.

· Engage with educational stakeholders to understand their needs and pain points, ensuring that the product exceeds expectations.

· Monitor industry trends and the competitive landscape in EdTech to keep the product innovative and competitive.

Stakeholder Communication:

· Act as the primary point of contact for all product-related inquiries and communication.

· Present product updates, roadmap progress, and key metrics to internal stakeholders, including executives and cross-functional teams.

· Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies and ensure product launches are successful, with a focus on the education sector.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

· Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and inform future product development.

· Analyze product performance post-launch and implement improvements based on data-driven insights.

· Drive continuous improvement by collecting feedback from educators and iterating on product features and functionality.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Education Technology, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

· 3-5+ years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of managing products through the entire development lifecycle, preferably in the EdTech industry.

· Strong understanding of agile methodologies and experience with agile product development.

· Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams.

· Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.

· Experience with product management tools such as JIRA, Trello, or similar platforms.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

· Passion for building products that enhance education and drive meaningful learning outcomes.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your interest in joining the Academian team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 – ₹2,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: Remote

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+91 9158491118
Expected Start Date: 24/09/2024

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