[Remote] Product Manager IV

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Jenzabar is seeking an experienced Product Manager IV who will act as a subject matter expert for their product domain and customer base. The role involves defining product vision and strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and engaging with customers to enhance product offerings.ResponsibilitiesDefine, communicate, and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrates strong, nuanced prioritization by balancing market opportunities, customer and prospect feedback, strategic business goals, and product quality, ensuring the roadmap maximizes customer value, competitive differentiation, and long-term platform credibilityTranslate strategy into Epics, Features, and User Stories that operationalize the product visionMaintain transparency around roadmap decisions and clearly articulate the "why" behind prioritizationProvide day-to-day leadership to UX, Engineering, QA, Documentation, and Database teams throughout developmentOwn and ensure the integrity of the product backlog, lead backlog refinement and groomingDemonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiencesAssist and mentor junior PMs, contributing to the evolution of product management practicesBuild and maintain deep relationships with users, clients, and other key constituentsGather feedback through Product Advisory Groups, client conversations, User Conference sessions, office hours, and site visitsIdentify opportunities to grow market share through existing and new product offeringsPartner with Sales and Marketing teams to develop and refine product sales strategiesRepresent the product at conferences, tradeshows, and company events, often leading educational sessionsCollect and analyze market and competitive data to ensure the product remains leading-edgeIdentify third-party partnership or licensing opportunities that support the product strategyResearch opportunities for ethical AI and automation within product workflows and the organizationWork closely with UX, Application Developers, and QA Engineers to ensure designs align with product vision and user needsApply familiarity with Microsoft technologies (e.g., Azure, Power Platform, M365) to inform product strategy, evaluate technical feasibility, and partner effectively with engineering and cross functional teamsCollaborate with stakeholders across Support, Services, Sales, and Marketing to design and execute rollout plansSupport the resolution of complex issues escalated from Support or ServicesPartner with Marketing to align go-to-market strategies and drive adoptionMaintain strong functional and industry expertise by engaging in professional communities, continuing education, and market researchLeverage AI-enabled tools and analytics to enhance decision-making, improve efficiency, and drive measurable business outcomes when appropriateApply sound judgment and ethical standards when using AI, ensuring accuracy, data privacy, and responsible human-in-the-loop oversightOther duties as assignedSkillsExperienced product leader and subject matter expert for their product domain and customer baseOperate independently and provide thought leadership across product development teamsHelp shape product vision, strategy, and executionServe as a mentor to junior product managersBuild strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholdersProactively influence how work gets doneContribute to cross-functional improvementsRepresent the company and product as an emerging industry expertDefine, communicate, and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrates strong, nuanced prioritization by balancing market opportunities, customer and prospect feedback, strategic business goals, and product qualityTranslate strategy into Epics, Features, and User Stories that operationalize the product visionMaintain transparency around roadmap decisions and clearly articulate the 'why' behind prioritizationProvide day-to-day leadership to UX, Engineering, QA, Documentation, and Database teams throughout developmentOwn and ensure the integrity of the product backlog, lead backlog refinement and groomingDemonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiencesAssist and mentor junior PMs, contributing to the evolution of product management practicesBuild and maintain deep relationships with users, clients, and other key constituentsGather feedback through Product Advisory Groups, client conversations, User Conference sessions, office hours, and site visitsIdentify opportunities to grow market share through existing and new product offeringsPartner with Sales and Marketing teams to develop and refine product sales strategiesRepresent the product at conferences, tradeshows, and company events, often leading educational sessionsCollect and analyze market and competitive data to ensure the product remains leading-edgeIdentify third-party partnership or licensing opportunities that support the product strategyResearch opportunities for ethical AI and automation within product workflows and the organizationWork closely with UX, Application Developers, and QA Engineers to ensure designs align with product vision and user needsApply familiarity with Microsoft technologies (e.g., Azure, Power Platform, M365) to inform product strategy, evaluate technical feasibility, and partner effectively with engineering and cross functional teamsCollaborate with stakeholders across Support, Services, Sales, and Marketing to design and execute rollout plansSupport the resolution of complex issues escalated from Support or ServicesPartner with Marketing to align go-to-market strategies and drive adoptionMaintain strong functional and industry expertise by engaging in professional communities, continuing education, and market researchLeverage AI-enabled tools and analytics to enhance decision-making, improve efficiency, and drive measurable business outcomes when appropriateApply sound judgment and ethical standards when using AI, ensuring accuracy, data privacy, and responsible human-in-the-loop oversightOther duties as assignedBachelor's degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Computer Science, or a field related to desired product area6+ years of experience in a Product Manager role within a relevant industryStrong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects independentlyCreative, analytical, and strategic thinker with demonstrated innovation in problem solvingFamiliarity with SDLC methodologies including Agile Scrum, shift-left practices, and Test-Driven Development (TDD)Experience with Aha! or similar product management toolsPragmatic Institute certification is a plusBenefitsMedical InsuranceLife InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePTOPaid Parental LeavePaid HolidaysShort Term DisabilityLong Term Disability401KEducational AssistanceAnnual bonusCompany OverviewJenzabar provides software, strategies, and services for the administration of higher education institutions. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.jenzabar.com.