Job Details

About StrongMind

StrongMind builds digital learning experiences for K-12 online schools and homeschool families. We're turning StrongMind Core (SMC) into an online school operating system - a product/platform hybrid that powers students, parents, and teachers across multiple experiences.

Position Summary

As a Senior Product Manager at StrongMind, you will own the strategy, roadmap, and outcomes for one or more products or experience areas. You are accountable for solving meaningful customer problems and delivering measurable impact through data-informed decisions, customer insight, and strong cross-functional leadership.

This role goes beyond execution. You will lead product discovery, define clear problem statements, set success metrics, and guide teams through delivery and iteration. You will partner closely with Engineering, UX, Curriculum, Product Marketing, and Customer Success to ensure solutions are valuable, usable, and aligned with business objectives.

Senior Product Managers at StrongMind operate with a high degree of autonomy and are expected to champion product thinking, customer-centricity, and outcome-based delivery across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Strategy

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of assigned product(s) or experience areas, from discovery through delivery and optimization
• Define and maintain a clear product strategy and roadmap aligned to company goals and customer needs
• Establish and own product success metrics (KPIs), ensuring decisions are grounded in data and outcomes
• Continuously evaluate product performance and iterate based on usage data, feedback, and business impact

Discovery & Customer Insight

• Lead product discovery efforts, including user research, stakeholder interviews, and data analysis
• Develop clear, well-articulated problem statements, hypotheses, and success criteria
• Synthesize customer feedback, market trends, and quantitative data into actionable insights
• Serve as the voice of the customer, ensuring user needs remain central throughout the product lifecycle

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Use qualitative and quantitative data (e.g., product analytics, usage metrics, research findings) to inform prioritization and trade-offs
• Analyze KPIs to assess the impact of product changes and guide future investment
• Champion experimentation, learning, and evidence-based decisions across discovery, delivery, and iteration

Execution & Delivery Leadership

• Own prioritization, and iteration planning for assigned product areas
• Write high-quality epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria that clearly articulate value and outcomes
• Identify risks and dependencies early, proactively removing blockers or coordinating solutions
• Provide clear, consistent communication on progress, trade-offs, and outcomes to stakeholders

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence

• Partner closely with Engineering and UX to deliver thoughtful, scalable, and user-centered solutions
• Collaborate with Product Marketing, Curriculum, and Customer Success to support launches and adoption
• Influence without authority, driving alignment across teams and stakeholders
• Advocate for product decisions internally, grounding recommendations in data and customer insight

Required Skills & Experience

Product Management Expertise

• Strong command of modern product management practices, including discovery, delivery, and iteration
• Demonstrated experience owning products or major features with measurable outcomes
• Proven ability to balance short-term delivery with long-term strategic thinking

Data & Analytical Skills

• Comfort using product analytics and research to inform decisions
• Ability to define, track, and interpret KPIs and success metrics
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Leadership & Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to clearly articulate problems, solutions, and trade-offs to diverse audiences
• Confident driving alignment and decisions across cross-functional teams

Qualifications • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

• 5+ years of experience in product management or a related role
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Successfully shipped at least one mission-critical product or major feature within the past two years
• Experience in EdTech or education-related products is a plus but not required
• Experience with mobile products is beneficial but not required

Company-Wide Expectations

• Embody StrongMind's core values: Kindness, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, and Grit
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders
• Analyze data thoughtfully and apply insights to continuous improvement
• Adapt to change and ambiguity while maintaining focus on outcomes
• Commit to ongoing professional growth and learning
• Collaborate effectively within a diverse, inclusive environment

Perks, Benefits & Culture You'll Love:

Wellness, Your Way
From an on-site gym and yoga room to flexible work options (select roles), we believe your well-being fuels your brilliance.

Unplug for the Holidays
A fully paid holiday week off at Christmas-because rest isn't a luxury, it's essential.

Culture That Celebrates You
Champion spotlights, legendary milestone awards at 10, 15, and 20 years, and community service hours that let you give back with heart.

Open, Honest & Human
Quarterly Town Halls keep our communication transparent-and real.

Vibes & Good Times
Think team cookouts, fun treats, and social events that actually make you want to show up.

Solid Benefits, Real Support
At StrongMind, we offer a competitive total compensation package, informed by market data and aligned with our size, stage, industry, and location. Medical, dental, vision, Unlimited PTO, and voluntary benefits-we take care of the people who make the magic happen.

Your Voice Matters
We're constantly evolving, and that includes how we support, celebrate, and invest in our people.

Additional Info:

We welcome all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States. At this time, we are unable to sponsor visas.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide consideration to all applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or disability protected by law.

Acknowledgment:

This job description reflects the general scope and responsibilities of the position. Duties may evolve based on organizational needs.