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Kaplan is seeking a Product Manager for their Architecture & Engineering segment, responsible for managing product lifecycles from concept to retirement while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.
Responsibilities: Oversee product lifecycle management, communicate needs across various departments, perform quality assurance, conduct market research, and support marketing and training efforts for product initiatives.
Skills: Strong project management skills, intermediate proficiency in Gsuite, excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills, as well as a self-starter attitude.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and 1-2 years of experience in project management or market analysis; Engineering degree and FE License preferred.
Location: This is a fully remote position, available nationwide in the USA.
Compensation: $31200 - $78647 / Annually
Job Title
Product Manager, Architecture & Engineering
Job Description
For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.
Since 1975, PPI, a Kaplan Company, has prepared over 4 million engineers and architects to pass their licensure exams.
The Product Manager supports the strategic development of new products and maintenance of existing products. They engage with various cross-functional teams to ensure product launches/updates run smoothly and assist as needed in the product development cycle. The Product Manager creates and maintains reports used by all levels of management about the performance of the business unit. This role anticipates the needs of the cross-functional teams and provides connectors for them as they work on the product.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage the product lifecycle from concept to retirement (requirement gathering, scoping, prototyping, launch, retirement) with cross-functional team input (subject matter experts, content specialists, editorial, production, and marketing).
- Manage, communicate, and document the needs of various relevant functional groups (i.e., sales, marketing, student support, etc.) to support the strategic goals of products and initiatives.
- Manage product setup process with cross-functional team to ensure all teams are prepared for product launches and changes.
- Perform quality assurance in preparation for launch.
- Request, maintain and manage reports for the business unit from shared services (requests, changes, QA).
- Research, analyze, and report on product data such as customer feedback and market changes.
- Support product team in assigned key initiatives on the product roadmap.
- Collaborate on the development of new and updated products.
- Create supporting documentation for sales and marketing the highlights key features and benefits.
- Provide training, support, and guidance for the student support team.
- Assist with marketing to promote products internally & externally.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Architecture, Communications, Economics, Business, Project Management, or related fields
- 1-2 years of experience in project management, report creation and project/market analysis.
- Strong project management skills
- Intermediate in Gsuite products
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to shift priorities rapidly
- Ability to perform self-directed work under little supervision
- Self-starter
- Reliable, tactful, and diplomatic
- Lifelong learner
- Growth mindset
Other/Preferred:
- Engineering Degree
- FE License
Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:
- Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance
- Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
- Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
- Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
- Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities
We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here.
At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards.
For full-time positions, Kaplan has three salary grades. This position is Salary Grade A: $31,200 to $78,647. The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal and state wage laws.
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Location
Remote/Nationwide, USA
Additional Locations
Employee Type
Employee
Job Functional Area
Education Development/Delivery
Business Unit
00079 Kaplan Professional
Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.
Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.
Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.
