Girls Who Code at Columbia University

Associate Product Manager

Girls Who Code at Columbia University

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $58,000 - $72,000 per year

About the role

  • Execute product development and lifecycle activities for GWC-developed products and integrated systems, including executing testing, system configuration, and integration work across platforms and tools, under the guidance of the Senior Product Manager.
  • Document user stories, product requirements, and technical specifications, including acceptance criteria and implementation details.
  • Track and analyze feature requests and user feedback to inform product improvements.
  • Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by executing test cases, analyzing system behavior, and documenting bugs with reproducible steps and relevant system context.
  • Prepare release notes and contribute to internal communications about product updates.
  • Write and maintain SQL queries and perform data analysis to evaluate product performance, user behavior, and system outcomes.
  • Utilize Google Analytics or similar web analytics platforms to monitor website performance, analyze user behavior, and surface insights that inform product decisions.
  • Investigate and troubleshoot product-related issues by diagnosing root causes within underlying systems, data flows, and integrations, and escalate bugs to engineering partners as needed.
  • Monitor system performance and proactively identify risks, anomalies, or areas for improvement.
  • Build lightweight automations, scripts, or workflows to improve product operations and support efficiency.
  • Serve as a technical point of contact for internal teams and external users by responding to product-related inquiries and troubleshooting issues.
  • Implement website and product updates, including content deployment, feature configuration, and system adjustments across platforms.
  • Utilize HTML/CSS and CMS tools to support front-end updates and platform improvements
  • Maintain and improve technical documentation, FAQs, and internal resources by documenting recurring issues, root causes, and system behaviors.
  • Analyze common user questions and support trends to inform documentation improvements and product enhancements.
  • Partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate requirements, clarify system behavior, and support alignment on product updates.
  • Create and maintain internal documentation and resources, including flowcharts that map technical workflows and system integrations, leveraging enterprise AI tools where appropriate.
  • Support internal staff in navigating GWC-developed products and related administrative tools through training, guidance, and updates.
  • Leverage our Enterprise Project Management workspace to coordinate technical support, user resources, and communications efforts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical or analytical field such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • 0–2 years of experience in product management, human centered design, product development, technical support, data analysis, technical consulting, or related technical roles (internships and academic projects welcome).
  • Foundational experience with SQL, Python, Tableau, or similar data analysis tools, demonstrated through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
  • Familiarity with web technologies (HTML/CSS) or other programming/scripting languages through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
  • Familiarity with prompt engineering and human-in-the-loop (HITL) workflows for large language models (LLMs).
  • Comfort working with technical systems, troubleshooting issues, and analyzing system behavior, and quickly learning new tools and technologies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex systems and issues.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Passion for our mission to close the gender gap in technology fields through a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
SQLPythonTableauHTMLCSSUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)data analysissystem configurationintegrationlightweight automations
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailability to manage multiple prioritiescollaborationtechnical troubleshootinguser support