[Remote] Product Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PowerSchool is a global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education, dedicated to powering personalized education for students. The Product Manager will work closely with the Lead Product Manager to define product features and assist in the development of the product roadmap, ensuring effective product delivery and alignment with customer needs.ResponsibilitiesImprove organizations performance on delivering products by managing the cross functional development scope with Product Managers, Product Owners and Scrum teamsSupport the product manager in the development of product vision, goals, themes and features. This translates into a product roadmap and long-term product strategy and feature developmentParticipate and help lead daily scrum ceremonies, leading refinement sessions, and engaging with your Engineering team, guiding direction and focusTranslate product directives into backlog items, effectively representing customer needs. Serve as the primary source of external information for the Scrum teams, offering clear definitions of the targeted capability, the intended value to the customer, and functional/non-functional requirements framing the scope of the capability – independent of implementationWork closely with Development on implementation issuesReview QA test plans to align with acceptance criteriaReview relevant documentation for technical accuracyEffectively communicate product release contents and expected product capabilities/behavior to stakeholders including external and internal customersCoordinates products between departments for global visibilityCommunicate the product vision to the technical teams as well as to other teams within the companyEnsuring the correct features are being development, considering the value being delivered against the cost of deliveryProvide weekly reports on project status to Senior ManagementMonitor and identify impediments to release objective and suggest corrective actions as necessaryAll other duties as assignedSkillsMinimum of 2 years of relevant and related work experienceBachelor's degree or equivalent, or equivalent years of relevant work experienceTravel occasionally, up to 10%, for key moments such as team summits, training, customer meetings, company events, etc., with increased frequency during peak periods based on business demandsThis position is subject to company on call policies which constitutes working hours outside of the normal workday as neededExcellent understanding of Agile Values and Scrum MethodologyExcellent ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environmentExcellent ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departmentsExcellent ability to handle a heavy workload with multiple projects and frequent interruptionsExcellent ability to work in a changing, dynamic environmentExcellent understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC)Strong attention to accuracy and detail, while still results orientedStrong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology practicesStrong problem solving, conflict resolution, interpersonal and presentation skillsExperience with business analysis, documenting use cases or requirements gatheringBenefitsComprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings AccountsShort-Term Disability and Long-Term DisabilityComprehensive 401(k) planGenerous Parental LeaveUnrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementOptional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverageCompany OverviewPowerSchool is a leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.k12planet.com.Company H1B SponsorshipPowerSchool has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.