Pathify · 4 months ago
Product Owner
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $130K/yrPathify is an innovative engagement hub aiming to transform the higher education digital ecosystem. The Product Owner will drive product success by maximizing value delivered by their teams, managing product roadmaps, and ensuring alignment with customer needs while overseeing product domains and facilitating communication between stakeholders.
EdTechEducationHigher EducationSoftwareVirtual Assistant
Responsibilities
Act as the primary point of contact for assigned product domains, ensuring focus and accountability
Translate high-level strategies from the Product Manager into actionable plans for specific product areas
Set clear objectives and measurable KPIs for product domains to track and demonstrate success
Distill feature ideas and manage stakeholder expectations for product enhancements
Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and business teams to develop comprehensive integration strategies
Manage product roadmaps, calendars, and processes with a focus on strategic alignment and execution
Maintain and refine the team backlog, ensuring prioritization aligns with organizational goals and customer feedback
Write detailed requirements, acceptance criteria, and user stories to guide development efforts
Continuously improve processes for ticket grooming, sprint planning, and product documentation
Oversee and manage a designated tech writer, ensuring documentation aligns with product goals and enhances customer and stakeholder understanding
Translate product roadmaps into tangible development schedules and actionable tickets
Conduct pre-sprint grooming sessions to ensure alignment and readiness
Manage developer scheduling and resource allocation to optimize team performance
Identify and resolve blockers during sprints, maintaining momentum and progress
Monitor and report on sprint performance, velocity, and productivity, implementing improvements as needed
Serve as a bridge between Product, development teams, and stakeholders
Provide regular updates on product, sprint, and resource performance
Ensure clear, concise communication channels between strategy and execution
Manage and mentor a designated tech writer, ensuring their contributions align with the strategic goals of the product and organization
Foster a collaborative environment where the tech writer can effectively gather input from stakeholders, SMEs, and developers to produce high-quality documentation
Qualification
Required
Experience managing product roadmaps, sprints, and resources in Agile environments
Expert-level proficiency with Jira and Agile project management tools
Strong technical background in software development
Advanced knowledge of API design and integration principles
Proficiency in integration patterns and best practices
Proven track record of delivering measurable results through KPIs and metrics
Proven track record of successfully delivering complex integration projects
Strong understanding of business value as it relates to product features and development tasks
Experience in managing or mentoring team members, including tech writers or similar roles
Preferred
Experience in scaling product teams and processes
Knowledge of generative AI technologies and potential integration strategies
Knowledge of process improvement methodologies
Previous experience with cross-functional team leadership
Familiarity with the Higher Education landscape, including its unique challenges and opportunities
Proficiency in working with API integrations, middleware technologies, and JSON and JavaScript
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Pathify
Pathify offers a digital platform for student engagement and resources.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$26.34MKey Investors
Five Elms CapitalBrex
2025-02-12Private Equity· $25M
2023-02-02Series Unknown
2020-08-11Seed
Leadership Team
James McCubbin
Co-Founder & CFO
Chris Hagan
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-12-02
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