Product Manager (K-12 Education)

Are you enthusiastic about building products that create meaningful classroom impact with a strong belief in science education? At Vernier Science Education, we advance science education by empowering educators and inspiring learners. We’re seeking a Product Manager, K-12 to help shape innovative STEM solutions used by educators and students across elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. This is a rare opportunity to do true go-to-market product management in EdTech. You’ll own product strategy and roadmap direction while partnering closely with sales, marketing, customer success, curriculum, and engineering teams to bring impactful learning solutions to market. This is not a product owner role focused solely on feature delivery. Instead, you’ll spend significant time engaging directly with teachers, administrators, and customers to deeply understand classroom needs and translate those insights into product direction and market impact. The ideal candidate brings a strong product mindset, customer curiosity, and the ability to balance educator needs, business priorities, and technical considerations. Success in this role is measured not only by products launched, but by the educational outcomes and experiences created for teachers and students. What you bring 5+ years of product management experience in EdTech, software development, or related industries. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education, business, computer science, or related field — or equivalent practical experience. Experience managing products through the full lifecycle, from discovery through launch and iteration. Experience translating customer and market insights into product requirements, roadmap priorities, and product decisions. Strong analytical and decision‑making skills rooted in user needs and data. Experience conducting customer interviews, user research, or observational discovery work. Ability to balance customer needs, business objectives, and technical constraints in prioritization decisions. Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, curriculum/content development, marketing, sales, and customer‑facing teams. Experience working in Agile or similar iterative product development environments. Excellent communication and presentation skills across technical and non‑technical audiences. Experience in K–12 STEM education, classroom technology, connected hardware, or scientific tools is a plus. Former teaching or classroom experience is a plus. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and science education. Where you will work This is a hybrid role based in Beaverton, Oregon, with onsite presence expected three days per week. Limited domestic travel may be required ( What we offer As a mission-based, Perpetual Purpose Trust owned organization, we appreciate the impact of a sustainable life‑work balance. In addition to an amazing company culture, Vernier offers competitive pay, profit sharing, employer contributions into your 401(k) retirement account, and comprehensive benefits. We have an on‑site fitness center, private shower facilities, and an indoor bike storage room. Vernier is located next to the Millikan Way MAX line, and we provide employer‑paid commuter benefits to all eligible employees. We also offer training opportunities, tuition assistance, paid volunteer time, a PTO plan, and paid sabbaticals. If you’re excited about this role and our mission but don’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still want to hear from you. We value curiosity, growth, and a shared commitment to science education. Important Note This onsite role is based in the United States, and we are only able to consider candidates authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available. Vernier Science Education is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Summary The Product Manager, K-12 supports the development and execution of innovative science education solutions for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms across hardware, software, and curriculum offerings. This role partners cross‑functionally with engineering, curriculum, sales, marketing, and customer‑facing teams to deliver products that empower educators and inspire students through hands‑on learning. The position combines product lifecycle management, customer insight, and collaborative problem‑solving with a passion for STEM education. Essential Functions Product Strategy Own the product vision and roadmaps for K-12 initiatives across hardware, software, and curriculum offerings. Develop compelling business cases for new product initiatives, enhancements, and market expansions—including analysis of market opportunity, cost‑benefit, risks, and strategic fit. Partner with executive leadership to evaluate ROI and ensure alignment with Vernier’s mission and financial objectives. Prioritize features and capabilities based on customer impact, business goals, and technical feasibility. Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities in the education technology space. Follows all pre‑designed organizational processes and rigor. Product Development Partner with software and hardware engineering teams to define solutions and requirements in alignment with product goals. Support day‑to‑day execution of product initiatives by setting clear priorities, managing timelines, and coordinating deliverables across engineering, design, and content development teams. Collaborate with curriculum developers to ensure seamless integration of content with Vernier tools. Maintain a high standard of usability, reliability, and accessibility across products. Cross‑Functional Leadership Collaborate closely with engineering, hardware design, curriculum development, sales, marketing, and customer support teams. Drive the end‑to‑end product lifecycle—from ideation and development to launch and iteration. Serve as a key point of contact as customer or product issues arise. Sales and Marketing Enablement Empower sales and marketing teams with product positioning, messaging, and artifacts that drive new customer acquisition. Participate as the product expert in prospect sales meetings (virtually and on‑site, as needed). Regularly solicit feedback from sales and marketing teams to improve market awareness and reduce friction in the sales process. Customer Success Enablement Work closely with the customer success team to ensure products are successfully adopted and achieve the expected product outcomes. Regularly solicit feedback from customer success representatives to drive improvements back into the product that improve the customer experience. Customer and Market Insight Follow organizational frameworks to lead user research, interviews, and classroom observations to deeply understand educator needs and student outcomes. Represent Vernier at customer meetings, education conferences, and pilot testing engagements. Translate insights into actionable product requirements and user stories. Metrics and Optimization Measure and report on success metrics and regularly track product performance. Analyze usage data, customer feedback, and sales input to identify areas for improvement. Iterate on existing products to maximize educational impact and user satisfaction. Secondary Functions Participate in employee committees, recognition efforts, and organizational meetings to support and strengthen our culture. All other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibility This is an individual contributor role. Education / Skills / Experience 5+ years of product management experience in edtech, software development, or related fields. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education, computer science or related field or equivalent practical experience. Experience in the EdTech industry is preferred; former teaching or classroom experience a plus. Demonstrated success in managing digital product lines. Strong analytical skills and decision‑making framework rooted in user needs and data. Excellent communication and presentation skills across technical and non‑technical audiences; ability to communicate across diverse backgrounds and accessibility needs. Experience working in Agile or similar iterative development environments. Experience translating customer and market insights into product requirements, user stories, and roadmap priorities. Experience managing products through the full lifecycle—from discovery through launch and iteration. Ability to balance customer needs, business objectives, and technical constraints in prioritization decisions. Experience working with connected hardware, classroom technology, scientific tools, or device‑enabled software products preferred. Experience conducting customer interviews, user research, or observational discovery work to inform product direction. Experience using qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate product success and inform prioritization decisions. Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Figma, or similar. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and science education. Other Position Conditions and/or Physical Demands Office environment. Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week onsite in Beaverton, Oregon. Domestic travel when necessary ( Successful completion of criminal, education, and work history background check required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vernier Software & Technology LLC