Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Product Manager, Personal Finance for All
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Product Manager for its Personal Finance for All initiative at Stanford's Graduate School of Business. The role focuses on developing innovative digital platforms to enhance financial literacy among young and underprivileged individuals, collaborating with faculty and researchers to create engaging educational products.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of digital applications (web and mobile), ensuring products are user-friendly, scalable, and aligned with IFDM goals
Translate financial literacy curriculum into modular, interactive content within a seamless app experience and other digital tools
Conduct user research and usability testing to continuously iterate and improve learning outcomes
Ensure accessibility and engagement across mobile (iOS/Android) and web platforms
Analyze and use user data to inform decision-making and drive product iteration
Develop lifecycle strategies to ensure continuity in the face of changes in operating systems and technical advancements
Manage planning, timelines, metrics, and stakeholder communications
Ensure work completion within schedule, budgetary, and design constraints; make decisions about analysis, design, and testing
Solve complex technical problems; provide alternative methods for achieving goals when necessary
Provide strategic planning for own work group; may assist higher-level management in broader scope strategic planning for a significant, complex, university-wide function or major initiative
Create procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with university policy and federal and state regulations
Develop and manage budgets for projects or work groups
Oversee or assist in the preparation and submission of documentation, such as proposals, progress reports, or other contractual requirements
Monitor technology trends and evaluate emerging technologies for adoption and implementation
Work collaboratively with colleagues to leverage the university/school’s investments in information technology
Work directly with Stanford faculty, researchers, and instructional designers to ensure educational rigor and engagement
Remain adaptable and willing to take on various tasks as needed to support the IFDM’s goals
Provide direction and insights on IFDM technical projects as requested to ensure consistency in the functionality and branding
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and ten years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience
Proven experience managing the development of web or mobile applications, ideally in the education, fintech, or nonprofit space
Detailed understanding of relevant technical knowledge and problem resolution
Strong customer relationship skills, consensus-building skills, and ability to establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, including conflict resolution
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff
A strong grasp of digital user behavior and product design principles
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional collaboration
Experience working closely with designers, engineers, and subject matter experts
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, engaging digital experiences across multiple platforms and for targeted audiences
Familiarity with agile development, product analytics tools, and design tools
Passion for financial literacy, education, and making knowledge accessible to myriad users of IFDM apps and materials
Benefits
Excellent healthcare and retirement plans
Generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Course audits
Wellness programs
Child-care resources
Parent education and consultation
Elder care
Caregiving support
Access to world-class exercise facilities
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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