Senior Product Manager, Reach

Role Description

As a Senior Product Manager, Reach you will lead product strategy and execution for a new assessment platform, translating an early vision into a scalable, customer-centered solution that helps educators uncover insights and grow the potential in every student.

In this role, you will shape how Reach comes to life from pre-build through launch, building the product foundation, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring the solution delivers meaningful outcomes for educators and learners. You will work closely with Engineering, Design, Research, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to bring a high-impact product to market.

• Create and execute a 12 to 18 month product roadmap for Reach
• Define a 3 year product strategy and vision for assessment development across new use cases and market segments
• Lead and develop a small product team while remaining hands-on across core product work
• Oversee product design and development for the Reach platform and associated assessments
• Refine and translate early product vision, requirements, and MVP design into actionable build plans
• Identify key personas and define clear problem statements for each user segment
• Lead customer discovery and foundational user research to validate assumptions and shape direction
• Establish product management processes, including sprint planning, backlog management, and stakeholder communication cadences
• Partner closely with Engineering leadership to drive on-time product delivery and execution excellence
• Partner with Marketing to build a robust go-to-market strategy, including customer migration planning
• Develop the business model, including pricing and packaging for Reach products
• Define and track KPIs and success metrics, fostering a data-informed product culture
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to launch beta programs, pilot cohorts, and early adopter feedback loops
• Align executive stakeholders through regular updates on milestones, risks, and key decisions
• Build and maintain a competitive intelligence practice focused on edtech trends and market dynamics

You will play a critical role in shaping Riverside’s product portfolio, partnering across teams to deliver research-backed assessments that meet the evolving needs of today’s educators and students.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management with a track record of product delivery and growth
• Proven ability to lead products from concept through launch and post-launch optimization
• Strong experience in product strategy, roadmap planning, and execution
• Expertise in user research, persona development, and user-centered design principles
• Ability to uncover customer needs through structured discovery and probing questions
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams and driving alignment
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with business metrics and financial modeling
• Experience evaluating market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes
• Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Asana, and Tableau
• Ability to define and execute product positioning informed by win/loss analysis
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance customer needs and business priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in a related field
• Experience in education, edtech, or assessment-based products
• Experience building products from early-stage concept through launch
• Familiarity with go-to-market planning and pricing strategy development
• Experience working in high-growth or transformation environments

Physical Requirements

• Remote
• Travel 1 to 2 times a year for off-site team meetings or conferences
• May require stationary positions, sitting or standing, for extended periods

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Company paid basic life and AD and D insurance
• Company paid long-term disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Supplemental life insurance options
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plan with discretionary company matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Premium subscription to Calm for employee and dependents
• 33 days of company paid time off (PTO, Holidays, Wellness Days)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company orientation and 30, 60, 90 Day Onboarding