Product Manager, IT

About Strideinc

At Stride, we believe learning should be personalized, engaging, and accessible—enabled by thoughtful, user-centered technology. As an IT Product Manager, you will help shape innovative, high-impact solutions that support both the learners we serve and the systems that power our organization.

Job Summary

We are growing and transforming our Product Management culture—one that values strategic thinking, problem-solving, and a commitment to outcomes over output. Our IT Product Managers take ownership of key business and product metrics, collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn insights into action. We foster an environment where innovation thrives, and team members are supported through mentorship, feedback, and career development opportunities.

We know that the best solutions come from diverse perspectives. We seek individuals with unique experiences, backgrounds, and ideas who are eager to drive meaningful change. If you’re passionate about building products that make a difference—whether for end users or the teams behind the scenes—we’d love to hear how your skills and insights can contribute to our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops user journey maps that inform product decisions.
• Ensures alignment between product features and user needs.
• Develops clear, actionable product documentation.
• Influences cross-functional teams to align with product goals.
• Maintains a backlog with user-centric stories.
• Engages with users to understand pain points.

Technical Knowledge and Business Acumen

• Coordinates with engineering to ensure feasible technical solutions.
• Understands and communicates the technical roadmap.
• Manages budget and resource allocation for products managed.
• Aligns product roadmap with business goals.

Problem Solving and More

• Leads problem-solving sessions for complex issues.
• Develops ‘right-size’ processes to turn lessons into practices.
• Leads data-driven decision making within the product team.
• Ensures product documentation supports strategic goals.
• Understands and applies UX best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in Product Management.
• Certificates and Licenses: Pragmatic Product Marketing Certified or equivalent a plus.

Technical Requirements

• Experience with full-stack teams and Agile environments.
• Expertise in data-driven decision-making and analytics.

Desired Qualifications

• BS/BA in business, technology, computer science, or a relevant field.
• MBA is a big plus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.