[Remote] Product Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Achievement Network (ANet) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all students achieve strong educational outcomes. They are seeking a strategic Product Manager to build tools that drive educational equity, leading cross-functional work to translate complex priorities into a high-impact roadmap for educators and students.ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end lifecycle, from discovery to launch, translating market trends and user insights into a clear, multi-year roadmap that balances impact with technical and financial stewardshipDefine success metrics and synthesize qualitative/quantitative data to frame critical questions, surfacing the trade-offs and dependencies necessary to guide leadership through complex prioritizationPartner closely with Engineering, Content, Assessment, Operations, and partner-facing teams to drive seamless execution. Lead rollouts and launches, with proactive change management and implementation risk implicationsCommunicate a compelling product vision to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring senior leaders and cross-functional teams are aligned on sequencing and strategyMaximize organizational focus by identifying opportunities to simplify or sunset lower-value workflows and investments while staying current on EdTech best practices and emerging techEstablish and scale robust systems for product discovery, roadmap management, and stakeholder communication to improve organizational clarity around ownership and decision-makingIdentify and resolve process gaps and operational friction points, strengthening collaboration across teams and managing dependencies with transparency and structureElevate ANet’s product management practice by establishing operating norms and a learning culture centered on user-centered problem solving and evidence-based decisionsCoach colleagues across functions on product development best practices while fostering an inclusive environment of direct communication and continuous improvementSkills6+ years in product management, with a track record of owning complex initiatives and significant organizational decisionsAbility to turn ambiguous goals and user needs into actionable roadmaps and technical execution plans in an agile environmentDeep understanding of software development and how product decisions impact interconnected workflows and organizational prioritiesCommitment to mastering complex operations and staying current on market trends and emerging technologiesAbility to distill complex qualitative and quantitative data into strategic insights and actionable recommendationsExperience using user insights, market context, and operational realities to influence prioritization and directionAbility to identify critical trade-offs, risks, and dependencies to guide effective leadership decisions, even in ambiguous environmentsSkilled at evaluating decisions through the lenses of equity, sustainability, technical feasibility, and user impactProven ability to manage large-scale initiatives involving diverse stakeholders, competing priorities, and evolving constraintsStrong organizational skills that balance short-term execution needs with long-term strategic goalsProactive approach to identifying dependencies, mitigating execution risks, and maintaining momentum across large bodies of workDemonstrated ownership of outcomes and the ability to drive follow-through when challenges ariseExceptional verbal and written skills with the ability to translate complex strategic rationale for diverse audiencesAbility to facilitate difficult conversations, surface trade-offs transparently, and build consensus among stakeholders with differing perspectivesStrong listening skills and the ability to foster psychologically safe environments for effective problem-solvingProven ability to influence organizational direction through thoughtful, high-integrity communicationExperience in K–12 education, educational technology, nonprofit organizations, or mission-driven organizationsExperience building products or systems that support educators, school systems, or instructional improvementFamiliarity with assessment, curriculum, reporting, analytics, or instructional technology productsExperience operating in highly collaborative and matrixed organizational environmentsBenefitsMedical, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays a portion of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partnerGenerous paid time-off including 10 paid holidays and paid days off between the Christmas and New Year’s holidaysPaid parental leaveEducational expenses reimbursementsFlexible spending accountsProfessional developmentA 401(k) plan with a 4% matchShort and long-term disability coverageBasic life and personal accident insuranceCompany OverviewANet offers more than products and services. We're an expert partner to educational leaders. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.achievementnetwork.org.Company H1B SponsorshipAchievement Network (ANet) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.