Product Manager
Company: WorldStrides
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: September 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Company IntroductionWorldStrides is the global leader in
educational travel and experiential learning. The company was
founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to
Washington, D.C., and has grown to provide a wide range of programs
for more than half a million students annually to over 100
countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential
learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language
immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and
sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the
classroom and to see the world - and themselves - in new ways.
Job Description The Product Manager for WorldStrides will support
and lead cross-functional teams responsible for delivering and
evolving our Educational Group Travel Product roadmap. This role
converts the product strategy and strategic initiatives into
well-developed initiative, objectives, and features to enhance our
offerings and gain market share. The product manager will be
creating product business requirements and definitions, managing
the implementation and evolution of the product development cycle,
and collaborating with various teams to bring new product
features/capabilities to market. The Product Manager
anticipates/understands the needs of its target market and
customers, anticipates changing demands in education and travel
trends, and shapes business, product, and investment strategies. A
critical element is the development and continued maintenance of
strong relationship with a variety of different organizations
including but not limited to Product Team, Voice of Customer,
Supply Chain, Business Analysts, UX, Sales/Commercial, and Go to
Market.
Minimum Qualifications
Passion for Education: Genuine passion for education and a
commitment to driving positive impact through innovative learning
solutions.
Strategic, revenue minded, data driven and embrace a test-and-learn
mindset
Experience applying hypothesis-driven development processes and
driving user growth and engagement through experimentation,
iteration, and learning
Excellent stakeholder management, relationship development, and
influencing skills
Product Management Experience: Proven track record 8-10 of consumer
product experience, 4-7 years of ecommerce/direct-to-consumer
experience
Technical Proficiency: Strong technical aptitude and familiarity
with software development methodologies, UX/UI principles, and
agile project management practices.
Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills,
with the ability to translate data insights into actionable product
enhancements.
Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication
skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and influence
stakeholders at all levels.
Collaborative Spirit: A team player who thrives in a collaborative
environment, with demonstrated experience working effectively with
cross-functional teams.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and
thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Educational Background: Bachelor's degree (Master's degree or
relevant certifications are a plus)
Work Perks
Fun & driven environment.
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental
death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability
insurance, FSA healthcare, FSA dependent care, HAS with employer
contribution, and generous 401k match.
10 paid floating corporate holidays, 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO
days to start - accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days,
and 5 bereavement days.
Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty
dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional
certification annually.
Opportunities for paid and discounted travel.
Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and virtual
office opportunities.
Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
Fitness Center and cafe onsite at select locations.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental, Caregiver, and Disability leave.
Team Member Discount Program
WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and
serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the
passion of our team members and partners to make experiential
learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally,
and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by
investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and
sustainability.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides` is committed to
building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that
promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,
protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state, or local laws.
WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to
work in the United States. This is not a position for which
sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such
as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for
work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for
hire.
Charlottesville, VA - Headquarters; Boston, MA; Austin, Texas;
Vienna, VA
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