Senior Product Manager

As a Senior Product Manager at Big Ideas Learning you will lead strategic initiatives drive the product definition development and maintenance stages of the program/product will be an influential team member who will mentor fellow team members on standard processes best practices and strategic/complexjob-related decision making.

You will co-lead the strategic planning publishing/release plans and discovery phases for new products. You will be responsible for and/or have oversite of the defining of product features supporting the GoToMarket teams to prepare for submissions launches and back to school campaigns and advising/aiding in the maintenance of products/systems to optimize market share and create transition plans for product retirement.

As a Senior ProductManageryou will actively encourage and model collaboration within/across BIL teams and with partner teams such as external implementation and sales teams. You will lead discussions and make/encourage decisions about content design digital features print materials marketing strategies and product updates. You willbe responsible forgathering the information needed to drive informed decisions for products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Model and execute Product Management for educational program(s).

• Advocate for define communicate and drive product development strategy.

• Collaborate to develop strategic plans define roadmaps and oversee execution of product development to meet roadmaps.

• Define templates and processes forcreationof product specifications and configurations.

• Develop storyboards plan prototype development and engage creative/design/technology teams to collaborate on deliverables.

• Define and communicate product requirements (components standards digital features print books etc...) to all stakeholders including executives and board members.

• Verify and/orfacilitateverification that final products meet all requirements (print and digital).

• Take an active leadership role in the prioritization of development backlogs identification of risks and creation of plans to mitigate risk

• Coordinatefacilitate and moderate advisory groups.

• Coordinate with Product Marketing and Go to Market teams to maximize exposure quality and potential.

• Collaborate with and share cross-functional leadership support with internal Project Management Creative Production TechnologyResearchand Instructional Design teams.

• Provide market differentiators product overview presentations summaries and feature liststoGotoMarket teams.

• Research new and existing developments and products in the mathematics market space

• Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of best practices outlined in the latest educational research; attend professional conferences

• Mentor other staff by sharing skills training and sharing experiences.

• Actively pursue with cross-functionalleadershipthe prioritization of development plans and backlogs as well asidentifyingrisks and helping create plans for mitigations

• Advocate for BIL values and mission in organizational and cross-functional settings

• Perform other role related duties as assigned.

All our employees...

• workeffectively respectfully and efficiently with internal and external colleagues.

• demonstratea determination to succeed and a commitment to quality.

• are adaptable and resourceful; they learn quickly and adjust to change easily.

• thinkcreatively and lean into innovation when it comes to understanding customers and solving problems.

• believe in our mission share our values and model ethical behavior.

Requirements for this Role:

• Bachelors Degree or higher (significant related experience may be considered in lieu of abachelors degree)

• Experience in K 12 educational market

• 5 years of experience in product management of print and digital products/applications

• Experienced and informed decision maker

• Ability to collect analyze summarize and synthesize data from various sources create cohesive sound and effective solutions and communicate to all levels of an organization

• Experienced team player effective team leader; able to collaborate with a variety of professionals

• Experience advocating for change/new ideas; especially with executive leaders and/or board members.

• Classroom and/or mathematics experience ideal

• Superior verbal and written communication skills; excellent presentation skills

• Must be willing to travel; approximately 30%

• Perform other role-related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience inK-12 educational market.

• Classroomand/or mathematicsexperienceideal.

Big Ideas Learning a Larson Texts Company publishes K-12 mathematics materials that enhance teachers instructional skills and resources while igniting students curiosity self-confidence and deep understanding of mathematics. Our mission is to develop relevant rigorous and conceptually rich K-12 instructional programs that enrich the mathematical journey for students educators and caregivers alike.

In 2024 we embraced a unified identity as Big Ideas Learning a Larson Texts Company to streamline our communication and reinforce our commitment to educational excellence and innovation.

Wevalue our peopleand are committed to providing benefits that support theirphysical emotional financial and social wellbeing.

Ourcomprehensive benefits packageincludes:

• Competitive Healthcare Coverage
• Flexible PTO
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Leave
• Tuition & Certification Reimbursement for Full-time Employees
• Retirement Contributions
• Healthy Lifestyle Reimbursements
• Company Sponsored Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program

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