Senior Product Manager

Responsibilities Own core product areas end-to-end, from discovery through delivery and iteration Deeply understand the childcare industry, our users and the problems they face Communicate directly with users through calls, chats, research, and feedback loops Synthesize feedback from customer-facing teams into a clear, prioritized roadmap that reflects what matters most across our customer base and business Partner closely with Engineering to translate customer and business needs into well-scoped, technically grounded specs Operate as the connective tissue across teams – keeping everyone aligned and moving Make hard prioritization calls and defend them with data and customer insight Proactively identify gaps in product experience and drive improvements without waiting to be asked Requirements 6+ years of product management experience in B2B SaaS or FinTech, with at least 2‑3 years in a Senior PM role Technical background – prior software engineering experience or a degree in a technical discipline (CS, engineering, or similar) Proven ability to deeply understand engineering systems, architecture decisions, and technical tradeoffs without needing to write code Experience owning a significant product or function at a startup, with real accountability for outcomes Strong prioritization instincts – able to say no clearly and credibly to a flood of inbound requests Excellent communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences Nice To Have B2B SaaS or FinTech experience Former founder or a long history of launched side projects Experience with billing, payments, or education technology systems Background in childcare, education, or a related vertical Compensation The annual salary range for this position is $175,000–$220,000 base, subject to standard withholding and applicable taxes. Job level and actual compensation will be decided on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process, market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. Why Join Playground Competitive salary + equity 3 weeks of PTO Health, vision, and dental benefits $1200/year education stipend Free lunch daily New MacBook Collaborative and supportive work culture with a high level of autonomy and room for growth Help accelerate our mission to make excellent child care accessible to all! #J-18808-Ljbffr