Empowerly

Product Manager


PayCompetitive
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 38d07a6b-254c-4c5a-8da1-3e1e805e4c24
      Employer Industry: Education Technology

      Why Consider this Job Opportunity:
      - Competitive compensation up to $110,000 a year
      - Opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
      - Chance to make a significant impact on product offerings
      - Remote work opportunity
      - Access to a competitive benefits package, including health/dental/vision insurance, unlimited PTO and sick days, and a 401k
      - On-the-job development experiences and opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Manage projects end-to-end, including design, code, and feedback
      - Learn about building a scalable platform while maintaining quality and security
      - Translate technical capabilities into a product manager role, effectively communicating with stakeholders
      - Solve ambiguous problems with a collaborative team
      - Work closely with distributed engineering and remote teams to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment
      - Understand basic UI/UX and address user challenges to tailor product solutions effectively
      - Collaborate with front-end and back-end engineering teams to develop intuitive and responsive web and mobile UIs
      - Contribute to Empowerly APIs, messaging service, and machine learning workflows

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
      - Proven experience in product management, particularly in a technology-focused company
      - Excellent problem-solving skills and a user-centric approach to product development
      - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
      - Ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team environment
      - Comfortable working in a startup setting
      - Strong analytical skills, including the ability to derive insights from raw data

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Possess an undergraduate and/or graduate degree from a Top 50 undergraduate institution
      - Knowledge of B2C marketplaces
      - Understanding of college preparation, application, and admission processes

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  • About the company

      We triple students' chances of getting into their top-choice colleges and universities. Get college counseling, essay editing, track university deadlines, and more. Learn more.