[Hiring] Product Manager @Amplify

Role Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Product Manager (Contractor) to join our Product Development team for a five-month contract. In this role, you will drive product strategy and delivery for backend systems focused on authentication and interoperability.

As a Product Manager, you will play a critical role in the development and implementation of secure, compliant, and efficient backend solutions, ensuring seamless integration across our platform ecosystem. This role partners closely with engineering, compliance, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that support business and user needs.

• This is a contract role.

Essential Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Requirements
  • Define product requirements and user stories for authentication and interoperability features in collaboration with engineering and compliance teams.
  • Conduct stakeholder interviews and gather requirements to ensure solutions meet security, privacy, and regulatory compliance standards.
  • Translate business and technical requirements into clear product specifications for the backend development team.
• Backend Product Development
  • Partner with backend engineers to prioritize and deliver authentication enhancements, API integrations, and automated data deletion capabilities.
  • Define acceptance criteria and success metrics for backend features and functionality.
  • Ensure product development delivers positive experiences for educators and students while aligning with technical architecture and security best practices.
• Cross-System Integration
  • Drive interoperability initiatives to ensure seamless data flow and communication between internal systems and external platforms.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to define API specifications and integration requirements.
  • Coordinate with technical teams to ensure system compatibility and data integrity.
• Product Delivery & Stakeholder Management
  • Manage the product roadmap and sprint planning for backend development initiatives.
  • Facilitate communication between the backend development team and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Track and report on product development progress, milestones, and key performance indicators.
• Documentation & Communication
  • Create product documentation, including technical specifications, user acceptance criteria, and process flows.
  • Prepare regular status updates for leadership and stakeholders on product development progress.
  • Maintain product backlogs and ensure clear documentation of product decisions and rationale.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager, preferably supporting backend systems and/or within the education technology sector.
• Strong technical acumen, including understanding of authentication systems, APIs, and data management practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience working in agile development environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with identity and access management (IAM) systems.
• Experience partnering with backend engineering teams and supporting API development.
• Experience in EdTech.

Compensation

• The hourly rate for this role is $85.