Product Manager (CTE)

Realityworks

$70K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Agriculture, Trades, or similar field
  • 3+ years of experience in product management or related field, particularly in education
  • Knowledge of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
  • Strong communication, project management, and analytical abilities

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute product vision and roadmap for Agriculture and Trades portfolios
  • Lead product line within CTE, driving innovation and optimizing the product portfolio
  • Conduct market research on trends and technologies in CTE and related sectors
  • Incorporate experiential learning and technology to improve instructional impact
  • Ensure products meet industry certifications and safety standards
  • Engage with educators and industry partners for insights and concept validation
  • Analyze competitive landscape for differentiation opportunities

Benefits

  • Remote work with occasional onsite meetings
  • Moderate travel opportunities for trade shows and market engagement
  • Support from cross-functional teams in engineering, marketing, and education
  • Chance to have a direct impact on workforce readiness and student success
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Ready to shape the future of hands-on learning? As a Product Manager, you'll lead the vision, development, and lifecycle of innovative educational products that power Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in Agriculture and Trades. You'll turn real educator insights and market needs into meaningful, high-impact solutions-working cross-functionally to bring engaging, standards-aligned products to life. Your work will directly support workforce readiness and help students thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

  • Defines and executes product vision, strategy, and roadmap for assigned trades and agriculture product portfolios
  • Leads the Agriculture and Trades pathway product line within CTE, driving new product innovation, managing and optimizing the existing product portfolio, and ensuring product success for both internal and external stakeholders
  • Conducts market research to identify industry trends, standards, certifications, and emerging technologies within CTE, workforce development, and Agriculture and Trades education
  • Incorporates experiential learning approaches and relevant technologies to enhance instructional effectiveness
  • Ensures products align with industry certifications, safety requirements, and workforce readiness standards
  • Engages educators, administrators, and industry partners to gather insights and validate product concepts
  • Analyzes competitive landscape and identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation
  • Collaborates with engineering, design, and education teams to develop hands-on learning tools, curriculum, and supporting resources
  • Ensures products meet quality, usability, durability, safety, budget, and performance expectations
  • Manages project timelines, priorities, and resources to support successful product development launches
  • Partners with marketing to support go-to-market strategy, positioning, and messaging
  • Supports sales teams through product training, content development, and technical expertise
  • Monitors product performance, adoption, and customer feedback throughout the product lifecycle
  • Drives continuous improvement initiatives and manages product updates and enhancements
  • Leads product lifecycle decisions, including maintenance, iteration, and end-of-life planning
  • Performs other additional duties as assigned or required


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Agriculture, Trades, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
  • 3+ years of experience in product management or a related role, preferably in education or career and technical education fields
  • Knowledge of CTE programs and workforce development needs
  • Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills


Desired Qualifications

  • Experience or background in trades, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, welding, or related technical fields
  • Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, sales, or education teams
  • Experience developing or managing educational products, curriculum, or instructional tools
  • Familiarity with industry certifications or safety standards relevant to CTE programs


Work Location

  • Work is performed in a remote environment with an expectation of onsite presence at the corporate office approximately twice per month, or as needed
  • Communication by phone and video may be essential in remote settings


Travel Requirements

  • Moderate (10-25%) travel is required to attend tradeshows, identify market needs, provide training, and meet with customers. Travel is typically by car and/or air and is in addition to standard onsite work expectations.


Learn More

  • Explore our mission and the impact we're making in education at www.realityworks.com.


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