Codecademy (a Skillsoft company)
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Senior Product Manager, New Products

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We are NYC based, but remote friendly unless specified. (US & Canada based candidates only)

Hello, World! Codecademy is on a mission to build inspiring careers in technology through engaging, accessible, and interactive online coding education.

Our learners have gone on to start new jobs, launch new companies, and lead new lives thanks to their work with Codecademy, and our platform has transformed the way businesses develop and retain their teams.

Since 2011, our team has grown to over 200 employees serving 50+ million learners from 190+ countries. We’ve raised over $82M in venture capital funding from top investors including Prosus, Owl Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Y Combinator, and more--which gives us the capital to get stuff done in an impactful way.

Join us to help build a business that empowers tens of millions of people to lead better lives!

We are seeking an innovative, user-centric Senior Product Manager to lead development for new consumer products. In this role, you will reimagine how people gain technical skills in today’s remote/hybrid environment.  You will own prioritizing customer needs, creating the roadmap, getting it funded, and facilitating day-to-day product discovery and delivery activities to achieve the team’s committed key results. Working with product designers and engineers you will be accountable for continuously improving the user journey to accomplish business goals. You and the team will be responsible for defining, delivering, and operating a customer experience that starts people on their journey toward improved economic opportunities and more fulfilling pursuits through jobs in technology, becoming a trusted resource that people rely on to advance their careers. Ultimately your success will be measured by your customers’ satisfaction.  

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead by example using quantitative and qualitative data to drive decision making
  • Articulate product strategy for your area of ownership, sell your vision to leadership, and champion a roadmap that inspires the business unit to deliver the strategy
  • Author product briefs describing each opportunity with value props for our customers and the business
  • Create business justifications with partners in financial planning and analysis to get the roadmap’s initiatives funded
  • Launch product initiatives with high confidence through mitigating risks and executing go-to-market plans with product marketing
  • Track and achieve the product squad’s KPIs, using lean techniques to quickly learn and test your squad’s hypotheses
  • Develop written requirements with acceptance criteria and negotiate trade-offs with engineering and design
  • Influence the product strategy, design solutions, and engineering decisions to best accomplish the intended outcome
  • Shepherd projects from ideation to delivery to results analysis and into iteration  
  • Lead daily standups, planning, and grooming activities
  • Lead cross-functional teams to identify and specify solutions to customer problems that are enriching, usable, feasible, and that benefit the business
  • Be accountable for delivering returns from product investments
  • Ensure company-wide transparency into product development and business operations
  • Be the subject matter expert for your product and its customers

What you'll need:

  • Reputation as a customer-obsessed product owner
  • A “Founder” mentality - relentless, resourceful, proactive, and results-oriented
  • Minimum of 5 years as a product manager
  • Minimum of 2 years as a product owner managing the end to end product lifecycle
  • Demonstrated data literacy 
  • Experience with user interviews and experimentation methods and processes
  • Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience developing business cases from product strategies that were funded
  • Strong track record of developing and shipping high-quality products for web, mobile, and tablets
  • Expertise in agile development software methodologies
  • Strong track record of establishing trusted relationships
  • A growth mindset

What will make you stand out:

  • A track record of uncovering new opportunities and justifying the investments necessary to pursue them
  • Familiarity with popular front and back end technologies
  • Knowledge of software development lifecycle processes 
  • Experience with education technology and/or understanding of pedagogy and learning mechanics
  • A background in Computer Science or Instructional Design

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Equal Employment Opportunity

At Codecademy, we are committed to teaching people the skills they need to upgrade their careers. Codecademy aims to educate a richly diverse demographic of learners with our product and in order to accomplish this, we believe our team should reflect that rich diversity. Our company celebrates diversity in all of its forms-- race, gender, color, national origin, marital status, sexuality, religion, veteran status, age, ability, disability status-- and works to create an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds and beliefs are empowered to better their futures.

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New York City, NY

What are Codecademy (a Skillsoft company) Perks + Benefits

Codecademy (a Skillsoft company) Benefits Overview

Employees are eligible from day one and there are multiple health plans to chose from - participate in the full range of benefits, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, life, and disability insurances, as well as retirement plans. Additionally, we offer employees complimentary access to One Medical -- making quality healthcare even more accessible.

Perks on Perks on Perks (some subject to change based on in-office vs. remote set up):
We offer a $50 monthly stipend for use towards gym memberships, fitness classes, meditation, massages--the choice is yours!
We offer a subsidy on Citi Bike memberships--don't just work in the city, see the city! Pre-tax commuter benefits.
We offer $1,000 a year towards education and growth to be used towards conferences, certifications, or any other opportunities to learn!
Catered lunch (Tuesday through Thursday) and a fully-stocked kitchen
Up to $75/month internet stipend (remote)
GrubHub+ Membership
401k account through Human Interest
OneMedical account for primary care
Codecademy Pro account
Unlimited vacation policy: We encourage (and sometimes demand!) that employees take vacation time to rest and reboot, in addition to paid holidays

Culture
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Company equity
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

We're an Edtech company that also prioritizes and provides ample resources for our team members to learn and grow in their careers as well.

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