About BenchPrep
BenchPrep is an award-winning learning platform that helps learners achieve success through personalized, engaging, and effective digital learning experiences. We collaborate with leading associations, credentialing bodies, and training organizations to deliver learning products that enable professionals to achieve their career objectives.
We recently launched a strategic partnership with HRCI (HR Certification Institute) to deliver prep products for their certification exams. The partnership model requires BenchPrep to take on a more significant role in content/product management, strategy, and outcomes.
To ensure the long-term success of this product line, we are seeking a part-time Product Manager with expertise in HR to drive product strategy, enhancements, and execution.
Role OverviewWe are looking for a Part-Time HRCI Exam Prep Expert & Product Owner who can combine product management expertise with HR domain knowledge to guide the success of our HRCI product line. This individual will serve as the product owner, focusing on continuous improvement, learner success, and market alignment.
You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams (content, marketing, sales, and customer success) and external partners (HRCI and others) to ensure our prep products not only meet the needs of HR professionals but also achieve strong adoption, satisfaction, pass rates and revenue goals.
Key Responsibilities- Product Strategy & Roadmap
- Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for HRCI prep products.
- Conduct market research and gather learner feedback to identify opportunities for product enhancements.
- Align product priorities with business goals and partner expectations.
- Product Execution & Enhancements
- Define requirements and work with cross-functional teams to design, build, and launch product improvements.
- Ensure continuous alignment of course content with exam updates and industry best practices.
- Oversee product quality, learner experience, and overall performance metrics.
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Serve as the primary liaison with HRCI for product-related matters.
- Partner with internal marketing and sales to develop go-to-market strategies and support growth initiatives.
- Work with customer success and support teams to address learner and partner feedback effectively.
- Product Success Measurement
- Track adoption, learner satisfaction, and exam pass rates to evaluate product effectiveness.
- Use data to make informed decisions and communicate impact to stakeholders.
- Recommend and implement initiatives to drive learner engagement and product success.
- Experience
- 5+ years of product management or product ownership experience, ideally in education, e-learning, or test prep.
- Background or certification in Human Resources (e.g., PHR, SPHR, aPHR, or similar) strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage products end-to-end: from vision through execution and continuous improvement.
- Skills & Knowledge
- Strong understanding of HR certification landscape, learner needs, and exam prep best practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Data-driven mindset with experience using analytics to drive decisions.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- Other
- Available part-time (~10 hours per month, with flexibility).
- Comfortable working in a hybrid model of collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the success of a flagship product line at BenchPrep and make a direct impact on HR professionals pursuing certification. You’ll bring together your HR expertise and product management skills to drive innovation and ensure learners achieve their career goals.
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What We Do
BenchPrep helps the world's leading education, training, and assessment companies build and deliver best-in-class online learning programs. The platform is designed to personalize the learning experience for each user, adapting to their needs and progress. BenchPrep often offers mobile apps or responsive design, making it easy for learners to access their materials on various devices, such as smartphones and tablets. BenchPrep typically includes interactive elements such as quizzes, flashcards, and practice exams to help learners reinforce their knowledge and prepare for tests or exams.
BenchPrep is known for its test preparation courses, which can include SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, and various professional certification exams. These courses aim to help students prepare for these standardized tests and achieve their desired scores.
BenchPrep often partners with educational institutions, publishers, and test prep companies to offer a wide range of study materials and courses. Customers include ACT, Becker Professional Education, AAMC, CFA Institute, CompTIA, ProLiteracy, HR Certification Institute, Hobsons, McGraw Hill Education, OnCourse Learning, and GMAC.
Why Work With Us
We’re paving our own path to success in a new and growing field. We strive to learn every day, whether we’re creating content or our latest study tool. Our creative spirit rewards risk-taking, and our collaborative culture provides transparency and meaningful feedback. We’re committed to helping students learn better, and that starts in our office.
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