As a Senior Manager, Product at CFC, you9ll 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.
What you9ll 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
Here9s what we9re 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 dependent9s 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 weeks9 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.
