Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PeopleGrove builds software that helps higher education institutions support students and graduates at every stage of their journey. They are seeking a Lead Product Manager to own and drive product strategy across their CORE platform, collaborating with engineering, design, and senior stakeholders to define product features and ensure high-quality delivery.
Responsibilities
- Own the roadmap for one or more CORE product lines, balancing customer commitments, strategic opportunities, and technical capacity
- Define and prioritize epics and features using clear, well-scoped requirements grounded in user research and business outcomes
- Partner with engineering and design to ship high-quality product efficiently — from discovery through delivery
- Build deep domain expertise in clinical education, accreditation frameworks (ACEN, CCNE, CAEP, CACREP, CSWE), and the operational workflows of program coordinators, clinical faculty, and students
- Serve as a key voice in go-to-market readiness — working with CS and marketing on positioning, release communications, and client onboarding
- Collaborate with the VP of Product on annual and quarterly planning, contributing to roadmap strategy and resource prioritization
Skills
- 5+ years of product management experience, with at least 2 years owning a complex B2B SaaS product
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity — you can move from messy problem space to crisp requirements
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills; you know how to influence without authority and build trust with engineers, designers, and go-to-market teams
- Experience with higher education, healthcare, compliance-driven software, or other regulated domains is a meaningful plus
- Comfort working in a distributed, async-first environment with a globally distributed team
- Curiosity, rigor, and a bias toward outcomes over output
- Familiarity with clinical placement, competency-based education, or accreditation reporting workflows
- Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, Mixpanel, or similar product ops tooling
- Prior experience at a growth-stage edtech or vertical SaaS company
Benefits
- Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
- Fully remote with a collaborative, low-ego culture
- Mission-driven work with real impact on student and faculty outcomes
- Small, senior team — your work shapes the product meaningfully
Company Overview
PeopleGrove offers a comprehensive platform enhancing student engagement from admission to alumni, aiding career readiness and networking. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.PeopleGrove.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
PeopleGrove has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.