Product Manager

At ClassLink, we believe learning should be accessible, engaging, and empowering for every student, every educator, everywhere. That’s why we build secure, intuitive tools that empower more than 26 million students and educators worldwide. From simplifying access with single sign-on, to advancing equity with usage analytics, to automating secure rostering, our platform helps schools focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.
We’re not just building tools, we’re building what’s next in education. By removing barriers and enabling data-driven decisions, our solutions help educators lead with confidence and students thrive in and out of the classroom every day.
Our team is driven by purpose and grounded in three core values:
Strive to Grow - always learning, improving, and innovating.
Deliver Worthwhile Experiences - for our users, our partners, and each other.
Contribute with Heart - putting people first in everything we do.
These values shape how we work, innovate, and support the communities we serve. If you’re ready to do work that makes a real difference and grow alongside a team that values collaboration, support, and continuous improvement, then ClassLink is the place for you.
The Product Manager defines the strategy, vision, and roadmap for assigned products, ensuring solutions align with customer needs and business objectives. This role identifies market opportunities, translates insights into product initiatives, and uses data and AI-enabled tools to prioritize investments and improve outcomes. Partnering across Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Implementation, Customer Success, and Support, the Product Manager leads the product lifecycle and provides direction to assigned Engineering Leads. Success requires strong product judgment, analytical thinking, business acumen, people leadership, and the ability to balance customer value, technical feasibility, and operational execution.
Product Strategy & Vision
Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap by balancing customer needs, business objectives, market opportunities, and data-driven insights.
Evaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and competitive trends to identify opportunities that strengthen customer outcomes and product differentiation.
Prioritize the product backlog to maximize customer value, business impact, and delivery effectiveness.
Accountability & Results
SLead product discovery, solution design, and Agile execution from concept through release.
Define product requirements, acceptance criteria, and success metrics that enable high-quality product delivery.
Design and execute experiments, beta programs, and validation activities that reduce product risk and improve customer outcomes.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Leverage customer feedback, market research, product analytics, and AI-enabled insights to inform product decisions.
Measure product performance using operational and business metrics, recommending improvements based on observed outcomes.
Ensure AI-enabled features are developed responsibly by considering privacy, transparency, equity, and customer trust.
Collaboration & Communication
Partner with Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Implementation, and Support to align priorities and deliver successful product outcomes.
Communicate product strategy, roadmap priorities, customer insights, and product performance to stakeholders through clear, data-informed updates.
Champion effective product management practices and responsible AI adoption across cross-functional teams.
People Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, coach, and develop the Engineering Lead(s) assigned to your product area through regular feedback, performance management, and professional development.
Establish clear priorities, expectations, and accountability that enable Engineering Leads to deliver product objectives while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
Support career development by identifying growth opportunities and encouraging leadership development for your Engineering Lead(s).
Foster an environment of trust, ownership, and customer focus; recognize achievements and address performance challenges constructively.
This role is remote with up to 15% travel.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be asked to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Requirements
3–5 years of experience managing a product or major feature area with demonstrated ownership across the product lifecycle
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated ability to define product vision, prioritize roadmaps, manage backlogs, and deliver successful products
Technical understanding of software architecture, APIs, integrations, data pipelines, and platform capabilities sufficient to collaborate effectively with Engineering
Working knowledge of AI/ML product concepts and experience defining, testing, or iterating on AI-enabled features using AI-powered tools for research, analysis, and product execution
Strong analytical thinking with the ability to use customer insights, analytics, and experimentation to make informed product decisions
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and translate complex technical concepts into business value
Proven ability to lead cross-functional product initiatives, build consensus across stakeholder groups, and guide engineering execution through effective leadership and influence.
Proficiency with Linear, Agile/Scrum methodologies, product analytics platforms, experimentation frameworks, and AI productivity tools
Understands market dynamics, customer needs, competitive positioning, and business tradeoffs when making product decisions
Self-directed, adaptable, customer-focused, and comfortable making independent decisions in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), PMP, or equivalent Agile certification
Experience in SaaS, EdTech, or enterprise software environments
Experience defining and shipping AI/ML-enabled features
Experience using experimentation frameworks (A/B testing) and product analytics to guide decisions
Experience conducting customer discovery, usability research, and market validation
Experience working with APIs, integrations, platform products, or data-driven applications
Knowledge of responsible AI, privacy, transparency, and AI governance in education
Demonstrated use of AI tools to improve product discovery, prioritization, and execution
This role is remote with up to 15% travel.
Benefits:
Generous Paid Time Off: 4+ weeks of vacation and 13+ paid holidays
Parental Leave: 12 weeks fully paid for all parents
Retirement: 401(k) with 0.5:1 company match
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans
Insurance: Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability, plus voluntary options including supplemental life, accident, and pet insurance
Perks:
Volunteer Time Off: Give back through ClassLink Cares paid volunteer days
Lifelong Learning: Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Growth & Development: Coaching and internal programs to support career and personal growth
Supportive Culture: A workplace that values curiosity, compassion, and continuous learning
Connection & Community: Annual company retreats and team events with bright, fun coworkers
At ClassLink, we believe the best ideas come from bringing together diverse perspectives. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
ClassLink is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
ClassLink is powered by passionate people dedicated to improving learning in classrooms everywhere. We do this by creating and delivering great products and having fun along the way. Learn more about us at www.classlink.com.

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