ABOUT US
Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1000 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application.
If you are an experienced Technical Product Manager professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a Technical Product Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Technical Product Manager plays a critical role in the success of the Common Application system by driving the definition, development, and roll-out of technical solutions. This role requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to align product development with business processes, user needs, and organizational goals. Acting as a product owner within an Agile framework, the Technical Product Manager ensures effective communication, manages priorities, and supports the successful launch and adoption of Common App solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS
This role requires:
- Candidates must live in the United States.
- Bachelor's degree or higher from four-year college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 4-6 years of successful, progressive experience in a product management or related position working closely with modern web-based software solutions.
- Skilled project manager with a proven ability to scope, develop, track and accurately manage technical products, including deliverables, timelines and follow through.
- Strong problem-solving, communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to build solid relationships and support among a broad range of people and positions.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and diverse environment and take initiative in individual contributor work.
- Strong organizational and demonstrated ability to effectively support and lead teams productively in a matrixed team environment
- Demonstrated self-guided initiative.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Experience in Agile scrum methodology as a product owner
- Experience in higher education enrollment management
- A passion for higher education is a plus.
PAY RANGE
$95,000 - $106,632
Common App is a virtual first environment. We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including:
- Work-Life balance
- Virtual-first office
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Seven company-wide holidays
- Nine floating holidays*
- Sick leave
- Monthly mental health day
*floating holidays prorated depending on start date
- Virtual-first support
- Choice of PC of MAC laptop
- May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
- One-time office set-up stipend
- Monthly remote work stipend
- Monthly mobile stipend
- Financial security
- Market-based salaries
- Performance-based bonus
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 5% company contribution
- additional 5% company match
- 3-year vesting schedule
- Participation may begin immediately
- Health & wellness
- Choice of two health insurance plans
- Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
- Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
- Company provided life and ad&d insurance
- Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
- Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
- Career development
- Budgeted annual funds for professional development
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Additional perks
- Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
- Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
- Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
- Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
- 1Password family account
We work to maintain the best possible environment for our staff, where people can learn and grow. We strive to provide a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
HOW DO I APPLY
To apply for this opportunity, send your resume and cover letter with salary expectations.
