Senior Product Manager - Growth & Program Operations

About Odyssey:

K-12 education is one of the most consequential determinants of a child’s future — and many families have had limited ability to shape how and where their child learns. Education Savings Account (ESA) programs are changing that. One of the fastest-growing public education initiatives in the U.S., they give states the ability to put education funding directly in the hands of families, who can then choose the learning experiences that best fit their child — from schools and tutors to therapy, curriculum, and technology.

But once these policies are signed into law, states face an enormous operational challenge. They must stand up entirely new programs, manage the secure and compliant flow of public funds, approve and monitor thousands of vendors, support families at scale, and prevent fraud — all while delivering a high-quality user experience.

That’s where Odyssey comes in.

We partner with state agencies to design, launch, and operate ESA and grant programs on their behalf. We provide the technology, program operations, vendor ecosystem, and family experience that make these programs actually work in the real world. Today, we operate across 6 states, and our platform powers programs serving 200,000+ students and over $1B in education funding — and we’re just getting started.

Most recently, we launched the Texas Education Savings Account (EFA) program — the biggest day-one ESA launch in the country — which has already received nearly 200,000 applications. It’s the kind of moment that captures exactly what we’re building toward: programs that work at scale, from day one, when it matters most.

We’re backed by respected investors, including a16z and Tusk Venture Partners, and we’re building the team that will take us to the next stage.

Odyssey sits at the intersection of GovTech, EdTech, and FinTech. We are a public-sector operator, a technology company, and a program delivery partner all at once. The work we do is civic infrastructure — it determines whether families can access life-changing educational opportunities.

We’re in the weeds with state partners, internally with our product teams, and turning ambiguous policy into real systems that families depend on. This means building a platform that meets each state’s configuration needs while being flexible enough to support all customers. We are not building be-spoke software!

If you want a highly structured environment, this will feel uncomfortable. If you want ownership, speed, and problems that actually matter, you’ll feel right at home.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Product Manager – Growth & Program Operations to help scale Odyssey’s platform as we expand into new states and deepen our impact with existing programs.

In this role, you’ll drive the roadmap that fuels Odyssey’s growth—building configurable, data-driven systems that help states launch and manage Education Savings Account (ESA) programs efficiently. You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, design, operations, and business development to deliver trusted, scalable solutions that expand access to education for families nationwide.

If you’re a systems thinker who loves solving complex operational problems through product innovation—and you’re passionate about using technology to make education more accessible—this role is for you.

This is a hybrid role in our NYC office in Tribeca.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the product roadmap that drives Odyssey’s growth—expanding into new states while increasing family participation and the utilization of awarded funds.

• Build configurable, data-informed platform features that accelerate state program launches and drive platform adaptability to a breadth of program policies and user needs.

• Partner with business development, engineering, and implementation teams to translate state needs and regulations into scalable product capabilities.

• Develop scalable workflows for funding, payments, integrations, and compliance tracking that support efficient, auditable state program delivery.

• Improve operational efficiency through better tooling, integrations, and analytics visibility.

• Use data to measure success, streamline delivery, and strengthen partner outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years of Product Management experience, ideally in marketplaces, platforms, or B2B2C products (e.g., fintech, govtech, or SaaS).

• Experience driving platform growth through strategy, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Strong understanding of multi-stakeholder ecosystems and the ability to build for scale.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to align diverse stakeholders around shared goals.

• Experience with payments, ledgering, or compliance-driven systems is a plus.

• A mission-driven mindset—you care deeply about expanding opportunity and solving meaningful problems.

• Analytical and data-informed, with a knack for bringing structure and clarity to ambiguous problems.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Make an impact: Help families across the country access education that fits their needs.

• Collaborative environment: Work alongside passionate teammates from engineering, operations, and policy.

• Mission-backed and well-funded: Supported by top investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Tusk Venture Partners.

Additional Details

• This role may be based in Manhattan, NYC, or remote within the U.S.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

• We believe that everyone at Odyssey should be compensated fairly. We set our salary bands based on compensation data from hundreds of companies at our stage. The salary range for this role is $160,000-$180,000 depending on experience, interview performance, and location.

• Odyssey benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision plan(s), health services, short term disability, unlimited PTO and more.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment:

Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Why Odyssey:

Sitting at the intersection of tech, government, and education, Odyssey offers potential applicants an immediate and substantive impact for students and families. Supported by well-known investors and advisors, we are gaining traction quickly with ample opportunity for growth. As our team expands, we are looking for top-tier talent to join our mission in driving the future of education forward. Join us if you believe in the power of education as the single most important investment we can make as Americans today