Product Manager I / II

Sown To Grow (STG) is a K12 education technology platform that empowers schools to improve student social, emotional, and academic health through an easy and engaging reflection and feedback process. In a short weekly routine, students check-in emotionally and reflect on the strategies that are working best for them (or new ones to try). They start with a focus on emotional well-being, and expand to SEL competencies and academic goal-setting over time. Teachers, principals, and counselors access real-time reporting on students’ emotions and can proactively intervene to support student needs. The system also includes built-in student screeners / assessments, supporting SEL curriculum, and powerful artifacts of growth.

We are seeking a Product Manager I / II to join our team. An ideal candidate is someone who is excited about joining a fast-growing startup and is passionate about the idea of scaling impactful, evidence based education practices across the US and other global markets. This role is perfect for someone with business, analytics, or education software experience who is interested in transitioning into a product management career, or someone with some initial product experience who wants to transition into the education world.

We are a nimble team that is inspired to make a difference in the world while building a successful business. Before starting STG, our founding team spent several years working in both the private sector and schools/districts. We care deeply about building a product that positively impacts student outcomes and supports teachers in their mission critical work. The majority of STG’s school and district partners serve predominantly low-income communities, where supporting the emotional well-being and strength of students is meaningful and impactful.

STG has received seed funding from highly selective, innovative funds including Imagine K12 (now Y Combinator Edtech), January Ventures, OneWorld Investments, the National Science Foundation, US Department of Education, NewSchools Venture Fund, Impact Assets, Digital Promise and others. The company currently serves schools in 40 states and has large-scale contracts with organizations such as Metro Nashville Public Schools (TN), Stockton Unified School District (CA), Oakland Unified School District (CA), KIPP (various regions), and more.

This role will report to the Senior Director of Product, Research, and Analytics.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Senior Leadership to support, design and execute against product strategy at Sown To Grow
• Blend usage data analysis, customer discovery, market research, and the latest in learning science and pedagogy research to work with company leadership on informing short term development priorities and developing the product strategy and longer term roadmap for Sown To Grow’s comprehensive student emotional and academic wellness product.
• Develop product requirements for creating new and adjusting existing functionality for students, teachers, and administrators.
• Partner with Design and Engineering teams to develop, release, and iterate on product functionality.
• Provide support to School Training and Implementation teams in troubleshooting bugs or issues and answering more complex customer product requests.
• Help drive and deepen Sown To Grow’s technological competitive advantages by partnering with the Data Science and Machine Learning team to develop and improve advanced technology driven functionality for educators.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in product or analytics related role
• Experience working with software engineers and/or data scientists
• Familiarity with UX and Design principles
• Experience with developing product requirements and communicating the why, what, and how to other stakeholders
• Desire to work for an impact driven education organization
• A team player who is humble and curious, and is comfortable interacting with and learning from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences
• Strong communication skills in formal and informal settings across multiple modalities (written, oral, slides, etc). This includes being a strong active listener and being able to describe quantitative outcomes in layperson’s terms, as well as having the confidence and poise to interact with senior leaders both internally and in education settings.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions
• Proficiency with spreadsheet based tools such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
• Proficiency with Google Workplace tools

“Bonus” Qualifications:

• Experience with K-12 education technology (classroom / school experience is even better!)
• Experience with or strong proven interest in technical concepts such as database schemas, APIs, and front end development
• Experience with writing and maintaining SQL queries

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation coupled with performance-based incentives, recognizing your contributions and motivating you to excel.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, ensuring you have access to the care and support you need to thrive both in and out of the workplace.
• Pathways to growth with numerous opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A vibrant and diverse work community that values collaboration and fosters inclusivity, where every voice is heard and respected, contributing to a positive and fulfilling work environment.
• Flexible work arrangements and initiatives aimed at promoting work-life balance, enabling you to manage your commitments and priorities effectively while excelling in your role.

Compensation:

Full-time base salary range = $110,000 - $120,000 + significant revenue-based / performance-based bonuses and equity compensation (incentive stock options or ISOs).