Product Owner
INTERVENE K12, INC.
Houston, TX
Job Title: Product Owner
Company Overview
We are a leading edtech and virtual tutoring company dedicated to transforming educational outcomes through innovative technology solutions. Our platform connects students with qualified tutors to deliver personalized, effective learning experiences at scale.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to serve as the critical bridge between our diverse stakeholder groups and engineering team. This role requires a deep understanding of educational technology, strong product management skills, and the ability to translate complex curriculum requirements and operational needs into actionable product features. The Product Owner will manage the entire product development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through sprint execution and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Stakeholder Management & Requirements Gathering
Partner closely with the Curriculum and Instruction team to understand pedagogical requirements and translate learning objectives into product features
Collaborate with Tutor Operations team to identify workflow improvements, operational efficiencies, and tools needed to support tutors and students
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify product opportunities and feature gaps
Gather and prioritize feedback from students, tutors, parents, and internal stakeholders
Facilitate requirements workshops and stakeholder alignment sessions
Product Strategy & Planning
Develop and maintain the product roadmap in alignment with business objectives and educational goals
Define product vision, strategy, and success metrics for the virtual tutoring platform
Conduct user research and analyze usage data to inform product decisions
Create detailed product requirements documents (PRDs) and user stories
Prioritize features based on educational impact, business value, and technical feasibility
Agile Development & Sprint Management
Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews with the engineering team
Write clear, detailed user stories with acceptance criteria and definition of done
Manage product backlog and ensure proper prioritization of features and bug fixes
Facilitate daily standups and remove blockers to maintain development velocity
Conduct retrospectives and drive continuous improvement in development processes
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with UX/UI designers to create intuitive, education-focused user experiences
Collaborate with QA team to ensure product quality and educational effectiveness
Partner with Customer Success and Support teams to address user needs and pain points
Coordinate with Marketing team on product launches and feature communications
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Education, Computer Science, Business, or related field
3-5 years of product management experience in edtech
Proven experience working with curriculum development and instructional design
Strong background in agile methodologies and sprint management
Experience with virtual learning platforms or tutoring services preferred
Technical Skills
Proficiency in product management tools (Jira, Confluence, ProductBoard, etc.)
Experience with analytics tools (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.)
Familiarity with accessibility standards and educational compliance requirements (FERPA, COPPA)
Basic understanding of web and database technologies
Core Competencies
Deep understanding of educational pedagogy and learning science principles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to translate complex educational requirements into technical specifications
Experience managing multiple stakeholder groups with competing priorities
Understanding of student learning outcomes and assessment methodologies
Key Performance Indicators
Product feature adoption rates and user engagement metrics
Time-to-market for new features and curriculum integrations
Stakeholder satisfaction scores from internal teams
Student learning outcome improvements attributable to product features
Sprint velocity and development team productivity metrics
Location
[Location] - Hybrid/Remote options available