PowerSchool

Product Manager

PowerSchool

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $80,500 - $110,600 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Support Product Managers and Product Owners in managing cross-functional development scope across Scrum teams
  • Assist in the development of product vision, goals, themes, and features, contributing to roadmaps and near-term planning
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives
  • Help translate product requirements into well-defined backlog items and user stories that reflect customer needs and business value
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering to clarify requirements and address implementation questions
  • Review QA test plans and results to ensure alignment with acceptance criteria
  • Review product documentation for accuracy and completeness
  • Assist in communicating release contents and expected product behavior to internal stakeholders and, when appropriate, external customers
  • Coordinate with other teams and departments to support visibility and alignment across products
  • Help communicate product goals and priorities to technical teams
  • Support prioritization decisions by considering value delivered relative to effort and scope
  • Contribute to regular project status updates and reporting under the guidance of senior team members
  • Help identify risks or impediments to delivery and escalate issues as needed
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

  • 2–4 or more years of experience in a Product Owner, Product Manager, Business Analyst, or similar product-focused role
  • Solid understanding of Agile values and Scrum methodology, with hands-on experience working on Agile teams
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners, including product, engineering, QA, and other stakeholders
  • Comfortable managing multiple work items and shifting priorities
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment
  • Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Strong attention to detail while maintaining a focus on delivering value
  • Practical experience with Agile/Scrum practices such as backlog refinement, sprint planning, and retrospectives
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with business analysis, including documenting requirements, user stories, or use cases
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
  • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
  • Comprehensive 401(k) plan
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
  • Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
AgileScrumbacklog refinementsprint planninguser storiesbusiness analysissoftware development lifecycle (SDLC)QA test plansproduct documentationproject status updates
Soft Skills
prioritizationtime managementcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsattention to detailadaptabilityrisk identificationstakeholder management