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Full-Time

Product Manager

Posted on 7/19/2023

Symplicity

Symplicity

201-500 employees

Student engagement and employability software

Education

Mid, Senior

Remote

Category
Product Management
Product Research
Product
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Agile
Market Research
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent. MBA or equivalent business experience preferred
  • 5+ years of software B2B / enterprise product strategy or product management experience, in an agile environment
  • Ability to hit the ground running - a confident, entrepreneurial self-starter with a track record of taking on big challenges and delivering despite obstacles and limited resources
  • Excellent communication skills. Being able to communicate efficiently both strategic vision and specific details to various stakeholders, from senior leadership to individual project members. Being able to write clear and concise product requirements, status updates and product results
  • Strong analytical skills. Able to interpret data and trends, diagnose problems, and recommend effective action plans to resolve issues
  • A desire to work in a fast-paced, results drive environment with multiple responsibilities
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills are essential
Responsibilities
  • Manage the entire product lifecycle from strategic planning to tactical activities
  • Specify market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to existing and prospective customers
  • Monitor competitive landscape, anticipate competitive response to changing market dynamics and proactively develop strategies to combat activity
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams (primarily Development, Design, Quality Assurance, Client Success, and Marketing) to drive a solution set through market requirements, customer validation, and competitive positioning
  • Define and analyze data to determine success of new/existing features to support their future development
  • Work cross functionally with the broader business and effectively communicate product vision and strategy, execute on the strategy and lead go to market efforts for new products and features
  • Plan and execute product announcements and help coordinate beta testing of features/products

Symplicity offers student engagement and employability software for higher education institutions, with a focus on streamlining campus operations and enhancing the student experience through data-driven solutions. The product aims to increase student engagement and provide personalized experiences, serving over 2,000 colleges and universities worldwide.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1996

Benefits

We offer full medical, dental, and vision insurance, and flexible spending. We also encourage employees to take advantage of our health and wellness breaks

We offer a 401k plan with an employer contribution match and commuter benefits

Work/Life Balance - With more than 50% of our staff working remotely, we work hard to accommodate different time zones and special work arrangements

We have awesome perks like group sports, health and wellness breaks, and 24/7 snacks, coffee, and tea for our in-office employees.

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