Associate Product Manager (M1)

The Associate Product Manager supports the planning, development, and delivery of customer-focused products while building foundational product management expertise. Working closely with Product Managers and cross-functional teams, this role helps translate customer needs and business goals into well-defined product requirements, supports Agile delivery, and contributes to product discovery, backlog refinement, and feature prioritization. As part of an AI-first product organization, the Associate Product Manager leverages AI-powered tools to enhance research, analysis, documentation, and decision-making while developing strong product judgment. This role requires curiosity, analytical thinking, collaboration, and a passion for delivering high-quality products that improve customer outcomes.

Product Strategy & Vision

Support Product Managers in defining product vision, roadmap priorities, and feature requirements by gathering information and documenting product decisions.
Assist with backlog refinement by writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and supporting prioritization activities.
Analyze customer needs, business objectives, and product strategy to support informed product decisions while developing product management expertise.

Accountability & Results

Support product discovery, requirements gathering, and Agile planning activities under the guidance of Product Managers.
Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, product demonstrations, and release activities to ensure successful delivery.
Support feature validation through testing, pilot programs, and user feedback, documenting findings and recommending improvements that enhance product quality.

Operational Excellence

Gather and organize customer feedback, market research, competitive intelligence, and product usage data
Utilize AI-powered tools to summarize research findings, identify emerging trends, and support product analysis.
Monitor product metrics and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product improvements.

Collaboration & Communication

Partner with Engineering, Design, Quality Engineering, and Product teams to clarify requirements and support successful product delivery.
Communicate product updates, documentation, research findings, and customer insights clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
Contribute to a collaborative product culture by sharing knowledge, asking thoughtful questions, and supporting continuous improvement across product teams.

People Leadership & Talent Development

Lead and support the Engineering Lead(s) assigned to the product area under the guidance of a Senior Product Manager, establishing clear priorities and fostering collaboration to support successful product delivery.
Provide regular feedback, coaching, and performance support that encourages professional growth, accountability, and continuous improvement within the assigned engineering team.
Build productive working relationships founded on trust, communication, and shared ownership while developing foundational people leadership skills.
Participate in performance management, talent development, and leadership activities with guidance from senior Product Management leaders to strengthen management capabilities.
Foster a collaborative, customer-focused team environment that encourages learning, innovation, and delivery excellence.

This role is 100% remote eligible, with quarterly strategy meetings that are in-person.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be asked to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

Up to 2 years of experience in product management, business analysis, software development, or a related field, including internships or equivalent experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
Foundational understanding of Agile product development, user stories, backlog management, and product lifecycle concepts
Foundational understanding of software development concepts, APIs, integrations, and modern SaaS applications
Familiarity with AI-assisted productivity tools and foundational knowledge of AI/ML product concepts with a willingness to learn AI-enabled product management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret customer feedback and product data under guidance
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
Ability to work effectively within cross-functional Agile teams while learning product management best practices
Familiarity with Linear, Agile/Scrum methodologies, collaboration tools, and AI productivity tools
Demonstrates curiosity about customer needs, business goals, and product success metrics
Curious learner with strong initiative, attention to detail, adaptability, and a willingness to receive coaching and feedback
Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification, or working toward certification
Internship, coursework, or project experience in Product Management, SaaS, or EdTech
Exposure to AI-assisted product development or AI productivity tools
Familiarity with Agile product development and product lifecycle practices
Familiarity with customer research, user interviews, or competitive analysis
Exposure to APIs, integrations, or platform-based products
Familiarity with responsible AI principles and data privacy concepts
Experience using modern AI productivity tools for documentation, research, or analysis
This role is 100% remote eligible, with quarterly strategy meetings that are in-person.

Benefits:

Generous Paid Time Off: 4+ weeks of vacation and 13+ paid holidays
Parental Leave: 12 weeks fully paid for all parents
Retirement: 401(k) with 0.5:1 company match
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans
Insurance: Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability, plus voluntary options including supplemental life, accident, and pet insurance