Job Title
Commercial Product Manager, Nursing Education
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.
As a Commercial Product Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and management of our Nursing product line, ensuring that it aligns with business goals and customer needs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to bring innovative products to market and ensure their ongoing success.
Primary/Key Responsibilities
- Product Strategy: Collaborate with the Product Owner, Nursing on product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with company objectives and market demands.
- Market Research: Direct market research and competitive analysis to identify customer needs, pain points, and opportunities for product innovation.
- Cross-functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer support teams to ensure timely delivery and smooth execution of product initiatives.
- Requirements Gathering: Gather and document product requirements based on input from stakeholders, customers, and data insights.
- Product Development: Work closely with development teams to prioritize features, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure successful product launches.
- Performance Analysis: Track and analyze key performance metrics (KPIs) to assess the success of product features and make data-driven decisions for future development.
- Customer Focus: Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring that products meet customer expectations and deliver value.
- Product Lifecycle Management: Manage the entire product lifecycle from inception to launch and beyond, ensuring continuous improvements and updates.
- Communication: Provide clear and concise communication regarding product updates, timelines, and challenges to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Agile Methodology: Lead agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to maintain an efficient and collaborative development process.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required. Study in the areas of Business Administration, Marketing, Economics or Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology ideal. Study in the area of healthcare is also an option.
- 4+ Years experience in Product Management
- Product Management Expertise: Demonstrated ability to lead a product from concept to launch and beyond, while incorporating user needs and data-driven insights.
- Educational Technology Knowledge: Understands the educational landscape, including relevant technologies, standards, and regulations.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communicator who can effectively work across departments and convey the product vision.
- Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Uses data to solve problems, make decisions, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
- Leadership: Inspires teams and sets a strategic direction for product development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree, especially an MBA preferred.
- Certifications in product management, project management, or educational technology/learning design.
- Prior experience in the nursing education market (Courware, NCLEX, and/or Simulation) is highly preferred, ideally in product management, sales, marketing, or related roles.
We offer a competitive benefits package including:
Remote work providing 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
Competitive health benefits and new hire eligibility starts 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
And so much more!
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For full-time positions, Kaplan has two Salary Grades, this position is a Salary Grade B: $64,000 - $202,600. Actual compensation for this role is determined by several factors including but not limited to job level, candidate's skills, experience, and education, among other factors determined by the business.
Location
Remote/Nationwide, USA
Additional Locations
Employee Type
Employee
Job Functional Area
Business Unit
00092 Kaplan Health
At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible. And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employees’ diverse range of perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and surpassing the needs of our students in today's global marketplace. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our capacity to effectively serve our 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.
