Senior Manager, Product

Are you looking for purpose-driven work where you can make a positive impact on communities around the world? If so, then Committee for Children is an amazing place to grow your career as a Senior Manager, Product. We’re a social enterprise dedicated to advancing the well-being of children through the development of essential human skills. As a Senior Manager, Product at CFC, you’ll own the end-to-end success of assigned products post-launch, driving product-market fit and growth across adoption, engagement, retention, and revenue. This role operates with a general manager mindset, the role leads an integrated product development team and partners cross-functionally with Product Marketing, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to drive aligned to-to-market execution and lifecycle performance. Our team is collaborative, creative, and passionate about our work. You’ll have an opportunity to make an impact every day and have a say in the way we use client success to transform the lives of children. What you’ll do when you join us: Product Ownership and Business Accountability Own the performance of assigned products or product lines, including: Product–market fit (PMF) indicators (e.g., activation, engagement, retention) Revenue growth and renewal performance Client satisfaction (e.g., Net Promoter Score [NPS]) Define and continuously refine the growth strategy at the product level, including expansion opportunities, pricing/packaging, and lifecycle optimization Translate portfolio strategy and organizational priorities into clear product-level goals, success metrics, and operating plans Partner with Directors to inform portfolio decisions by providing performance insights, growth opportunities, and risk signals Product–Market Fit (PMF) & Growth Optimization Lead efforts to achieve and sustain PMF by: Identifying target customer segments and use cases with the strongest demand signals Ensuring product experience delivers clear, measurable value early (time to value) Partnering with Product Marketing to refine positioning, messaging, and value proposition Establish and monitor leading indicators of growth (e.g., activation rate, usage thresholds, meaningful engagement milestones) Drive rapid iteration cycles based on customer feedback, usage data, and market insights Team Leadership & Product Management Discipline Lead, coach, and develop a cross-functional product development team Set a high bar for product management excellence, including: Customer-centered thinking Data-informed decision-making Clear accountability for outcomes (not just outputs) Evolve product management processes to support a growth-oriented, product-led organization Cross-Functional Leadership Lead cross-functional execution of growth strategy for assigned products, aligning: Product Management Product Marketing (GTM strategy, positioning, campaigns) Sales and Client Success (adoption, renewal, expansion signals) Partner closely with Product Marketing to ensure strong GTM execution and market resonance Ensure alignment between product experience and go-to-market execution at the product level Lifecycle Management (Post-Launch Through Scale) Lead products through Product Readiness Level (PRL) and Go-to-Market Readiness Level (GRL) stages Ensure the product delivers the capabilities, experience, and value necessary for successful scale Identify and resolve barriers to adoption, engagement, and renewal Optimize onboarding, implementation, and ongoing usage experiences in partnership with cross-functional teams Surface readiness risks and gaps to Directors and functional leaders to support broader organizational readiness Operational & Financial Management Own product-level performance and contribute to forecasting for assigned products or product lines Partner with Directors and Finance to inform resource allocation decisions based on product performance, growth opportunities, and risk signals Ensure disciplined prioritization and trade-offs aligned to growth and impact goals Monitor performance and adjust strategy based on results Here’s what we’re looking for: 5–8 years of product management experience, ideally in EdTech or youth-focused industries 3+ years of experience leading product teams Demonstrated success driving product market fit and growth for digital or SaaS products Experience owning or influencing product performance metrics (e.g., adoption, engagement, retention, revenue) Strong cross-functional leadership skills, especially across Product, Marketing, Sales, and Research Deep understanding of customer needs and market dynamics in K–12 education Travel Requirements: This role involves occasional travel to the Seattle office, typically between 1 to 4 times per year depending on the position. Note: This position is remote; employees are eligible to work remotely in any of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA. The hiring range for this position is $131,000-170,000 annually. The pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. What we offer Our benefits, perks, and rewards are aimed at helping you live your best life at CFC. We cover 100% of your premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage and 50% for your dependent’s medical and dental premiums Retirement plan + company match up to 3%; CFC A flexible work subsidy: $100 per month that you can use on things like phone and internet costs, office supplies, or even commuting costs 16 paid holidays (including winter break and 1 floating holiday), 3 weeks' vacation in your first year, and separate sick leave accrual Other great benefits include: monthly contribution to childcare and/or dependent expenses, FSA account, parental leave, sabbatical leave, employee assistance program, annual wellness reimbursement, growth and development opportunities, disability and life insurance. About us At Committee for Children, we’re dedicated to advocating for policies to enhance, gathering research to support, and developing educational programs to advance the safety and well-being of children through development of essential human skills. We’re best known for our innovative Second Step® family of programs, which blend research and rigor with intuitive design to help young people build strengths that will help them realize their goals throughout life. We believe that if you make a positive impact on enough children, the ripple effect will help a family, school, community, and ultimately, the world. We’re proudly building a more equitable workplace. We’re committed to providing a place that empowers you to bring every bit of who you are to work. When you’re able to be yourself, you do your best work. It’s as simple as that. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, without regard to race, color, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, genetics, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Apply now and help us achieve our vision of safe children thriving in a just and peaceful world.