District Partners · 14 hours ago
Product Manager, External Partnerships and Customer Solutions
District Partners is a forward-thinking organization seeking a Product Manager to expand and deliver modern learning and assessment solutions. This external-facing role focuses on collaborating with partners and customers to co-develop products that enhance learning offerings and accelerate market readiness.
Responsibilities
Evaluate build-versus-buy decisions for learning content, assessments, and enabling technology
Identify, assess, and engage external partners across EdTech, assessment, and content providers
Lead co-design and pilot efforts with customers and partners from concept through launch
Translate internal learning, assessment, and UX standards into clear partner requirements
Ensure externally developed products align with Evidence-Centered Design and quality expectations
Collaborate with legal, procurement, and finance to support partnership structures and execution
Guide integration of partner solutions into internal platforms and delivery systems
Assess partnership performance and recommend continuation, iteration, or exit decisions
Monitor market trends and emerging approaches in skills assessment and AI-enabled learning
Qualification
Required
3–6 years of experience in product management, partnerships, or solution ownership in education or learning technology
Experience working directly with customers or partners in co-development or implementation contexts
Strong product judgment and ability to balance speed, quality, and scalability
Comfort operating in ambiguous environments and shaping structure where needed
Enough fluency in learning and assessment to challenge partners and protect product standards