Fast Facts
PowerSchool is seeking a Product Manager to assist in defining and documenting features for their Administration product portfolio, focusing on Agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities: Support the Product Manager in defining product vision, collaborating with Scrum teams, managing backlog and user stories, participating in Agile ceremonies, and communicating product goals to stakeholders.
Skills: 2–4 years of experience in a product-focused role, solid understanding of Agile values, excellent prioritization and collaboration skills, and familiarity with software development lifecycle.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or related field, with strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
Location: Remote - Position can be performed from anywhere in the US.
Compensation: $80500 - $110600 / Annually
Overview
At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.
Team Overview
Our Product team leads the direction, coordination, output, quality, and enhancements to PowerSchool’s product portfolio. This dynamic, multi-functional team ensures the effective rollout of new products across the platform, packages and positions products to appeal to consumers, and helps set the future direction and pace of innovation in our organization.
Responsibilities
This position will work closely with a Lead Product Manager and Product Owners to help define and document product features for implementation by Scrum teams. You will support the development of enhancements and extensions to PowerSchool’s Administration product portfolio by contributing to backlog refinement, user story creation, and acceptance criteria.
This role follows Agile development practices and focuses on supporting delivery by collaborating with product management, engineering, QA, and subject matter experts. You will help ensure work is clearly defined, prioritized, and communicated, while learning and applying incremental delivery principles to drive value through the Scrum teams.
Your day-to-day job will consist of:
- Support Product Managers and Product Owners in managing cross-functional development scope across Scrum teams
- Assist in the development of product vision, goals, themes, and features, contributing to roadmaps and near-term planning
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives
- Help translate product requirements into well-defined backlog items and user stories that reflect customer needs and business value
- Collaborate closely with Engineering to clarify requirements and address implementation questions
- Review QA test plans and results to ensure alignment with acceptance criteria
- Review product documentation for accuracy and completeness
- Assist in communicating release contents and expected product behavior to internal stakeholders and, when appropriate, external customers
- Coordinate with other teams and departments to support visibility and alignment across products
- Help communicate product goals and priorities to technical teams
- Support prioritization decisions by considering value delivered relative to effort and scope
- Contribute to regular project status updates and reporting under the guidance of senior team members
- Help identify risks or impediments to delivery and escalate issues as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 2–4 or more years of experience in a Product Owner, Product Manager, Business Analyst, or similar product-focused role
- Solid understanding of Agile values and Scrum methodology, with hands-on experience working on Agile teams
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners, including product, engineering, QA, and other stakeholders
- Comfortable managing multiple work items and shifting priorities
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment
- Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Strong attention to detail while maintaining a focus on delivering value
- Practical experience with Agile/Scrum practices such as backlog refinement, sprint planning, and retrospectives
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience with business analysis, including documenting requirements, user stories, or use cases
- Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Environmental Factors
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
PowerSchool offers the following benefits:
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Comprehensive 401(k) plan
- Generous Parental Leave
- Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
- Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage
A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $80,500 - $110,600 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.
EEO Commitment
EEO Commitment
PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accomodations@powerschool.com.
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