Product Owner

1. About Our Client:

The organization operates in the education technology sector, addressing challenges in academic operations for higher education institutions. It provides a platform used by over 400 universities, focusing on streamlining administrative workflows and improving academic management. The company emphasizes accessibility, platform stability, and the integration of AI to enhance the intelligence of its solutions.

2. About the Opportunity:

The Product Owner plays a key role in executing product strategy by bridging vision and delivery. This position manages three critical areas: the design system and accessibility standards, the AI product roadmap, and platform stability. The role demands end-to-end ownership from specification through rollout, working closely with engineering, design, and internal stakeholders to deliver impactful product outcomes.

3. Responsibilities:

• Write detailed product requirement documents and specs for epics, translating strategic goals into clear user stories with acceptance criteria
• Prioritize tasks in collaboration with leadership to align with roadmap and product development processes
• Refine and sequence the engineering backlog to maintain a well-prepared workflow
• Triage product issues and integrate bugs into the backlog as needed
• Ensure high quality and readiness for release through a strong definition of done
• Collaborate with design to create wireframes and clickable prototypes for concept validation and engineering handoff
• Maintain UX consistency, accessibility, and quality within the design system
• Own product areas from discovery to rollout, accountable for outcomes beyond task completion
• Act as primary contact for development teams to resolve product questions and avoid delays
• Support roadmap execution by delivering user stories and epics on time and to quality standards
• Monitor post-release performance and iterate based on feedback and metrics
• Represent customer and product perspectives in team meetings and cross-functional discussions
• Communicate updates and releases to internal teams including Customer Success, Sales, and Support
• Gather feedback from customers and internal teams to refine backlog and inform future development
• Support early-stage product implementations as a product expert and clarify functionality
• Assist the product team flexibly to respond to changing priorities and maximize product value

4. Requirements:

• 1–3+ years as a Product Owner or Product Manager in an Agile SaaS environment with experience managing backlogs and shipping software
• Technical or analytical background with the ability to engage in engineering discussions and interpret data
• Proven collaboration with engineering teams, earning trust through clear communication and follow-through
• Experience writing detailed specs and product requirement documents, beyond basic user stories
• Ability to create wireframes or clickable prototypes using tools like Figma
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, resourceful approach
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments with shifting priorities

5. Preferred Skills:

• Experience in higher education or education technology and familiarity with university administrative workflows
• Client-facing experience working with external customers or implementation teams
• Exposure to AI/ML product development

6. Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• Base salary: $90,000 to $120,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Performance-based variable compensation, with total on-target earnings of $100,000 to $130,000 upon meeting objectives

7. Equal Opportunity Statement:

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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