Givebacks is seeking a Product Manager to lead a cross-functional product development pod, driving the successful execution of initiatives that align with business objectives. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, strong collaboration skills, and hands-on execution to ensure that our products meet customer needs and drive adoption.

This position is ideal for a strategic and execution-focused product manager who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering meaningful solutions for school districts and educational organizations.

 What You’ll Do:

Pod Leadership & Execution

• Lead a cross-functional pod, working closely with designers, developers, QA, and PMs to drive product development.
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven environment to ensure successful execution of product initiatives.
• Provide clear direction and resources to the team, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Product Roadmapping & Strategy

• Develop and maintain a strategic product roadmap in collaboration with company leadership and stakeholders.
• Align development efforts with business goals and ensure initiatives drive meaningful impact.
• Balance short-term execution with long-term product vision and market positioning.

Sprint & Backlog Management

• Own the product backlog, ensuring it is well-defined, prioritized, and refined with detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with developers to deliver high-quality features that meet customer expectations.
• Ensure rigorous testing and validation of features before deployment.

Project Execution & Delivery

• Oversee the full product lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Optimize workflows, remove blockers, and maintain cross-team alignment for smooth execution.
• Ensure product development processes adhere to quality standards and company needs.

Customer Satisfaction & Adoption

• Analyze customer feedback and implement product enhancements to improve customer satisfaction (CSAT).
• Develop and refine features that drive adoption, particularly for fundraising and store products.
• Work closely with stakeholders to optimize workflows and improve user experience.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, we believe this candidate must embody the following characteristics:

• Minimum of 5 years of product management experience in a SaaS or technology-driven company.
• Experience working in an agile development environment, leading sprint planning and backlog refinement.
• Prior experience developing B2B or B2G products, particularly for regulated or compliance-driven industries.
• Demonstrated success in launching and scaling new features or products that drive measurable results.
• Experience collaborating with sales, marketing, and customer success teams to drive product adoption.
• Ability to develop and communicate a strategic roadmap that aligns with business objectives.
• Experience gathering and prioritizing requirements based on customer and stakeholder input.
• Strong data analysis and customer research skills to interpret customer insights, product metrics, and market trends.

• Experience using product management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Aha!, or similar).
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, QA, and PMs.

• Strong stakeholder communication skills, with experience working closely with executives, sales, and customer success teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality execution.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in K-12 education technology or working with school districts.
• Understanding of district finance officers, CFOs, business officers, and superintendents' needs.
• Knowledge of fundraising and payment solutions for schools or similar industries.

Benefits:

• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Flextime Options
• Remote Work Options
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Options
• Paid Parental and Family Medical Leave
• Full Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan

Givebacks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.