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Senior Product Manager

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026 by 5 pm ET Drive product discovery and shaping. Turn early-stage idea

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CommonLit is a nonprofit education technology organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, especially students in Title I schools, graduate with the reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills they need to be successful in college and beyond. We envision a world where all students get the opportunity to have a world class education. We operate an online reading program for grades 3-12, www.CommonLit.org, that is used by teachers in over 90,000 American schools.

Our product management team drives the evolution of our product offerings, focusing on innovation and user-centric solutions to improve learning outcomes and support CommonLit’s mission and values. As a Senior Product Manager, you will be pivotal in helping shape the vision and direction of our educational products, working closely with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and prioritizing product opportunities that align with our strategic goals and market needs. You will help lead the product development process from conception to launch, including conducting discovery, defining requirements, executing builds, collaborating with key stakeholders, and managing go-to-market activities. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality solutions that create intuitive tools for teachers and drive meaningful outcomes for students.

The ideal candidate is someone who is detail-oriented, curious, deeply committed to our mission, and excited to work for a nonprofit organization.

Apply by: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 by 5 pm ET

Drive product discovery and shaping. Turn early-stage ideas into well-defined initiatives that align with organizational goals, user needs, and measurable outcomes.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop compelling pitches for new product ideas, ensuring each concept is strategically scoped to maximize feasibility and business impact.

Define clear, ambitious goals and requirements that drive high-quality product delivery and keep all stakeholders informed and aligned.

Work backwards to ensure that features are effectively marketed to customers. Partner with go-to-market teams and build strategic alignment between product and business strategy.

Champion the broad company strategy, demonstrating how your product decisions directly contribute to and enhance overall business value.

Support all decisions with data. Determine and drive key metrics aligned to business objectives.

Leverage deep market research experience to analyze and understand the competitive landscape and how CommonLit fits within it.

Define new product pricing and packaging in alignment with market trends and company objectives.

Establish credibility and trust with key stakeholders, actively advocating for their initiatives and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals at every level.

Actively engage, cooperate, and communicate with team members, leading by example to support the organization's mission and drive business success through product excellence.

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a product management role is required as this is a senior role, preferably in a SaaS or technology company.

Experience with teaching, literacy education, or edtech programs in a classroom setting is strongly preferred.

Proven track record of success in overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle with specific examples of successful product and/or feature launches that drove business value.

Able to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in a dynamic environment.

Excellent time-management skills

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Desire to learn, grow, and apply the latest techniques to your product practice

This role involves prolonged periods in a stationary position at a desk and working on a computer

Must be US-based