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The Product Manager at Smarter Balanced is responsible for Lifecycle Management, including driving the end-to-end product strategy, requirements, and long-term integration roadmap for Tools for Teachers and assigned applications, while navigating complex variable factors and technical trade-offs. The incumbent partners closely with consortium members to build deep insights into diverse user personas and needs, translating member requirements into solutions that elevate user satisfaction and deliver measurable educational impact. Internally, the position guides cross-functional and matrixed teams to successfully deliver high-impact products and enhancements on scope, schedule, and budget.
Initial Review Date: 09/16/2026 (posted until filled)
Executive Product & Strategy Officer - 87709
The Executive Product & Strategy Officer is accountable for providing oversight and strategic direction around the organization's product, project management, and software development. The incumbent provides executive oversight to team members, working in collaboration with other Smarter Balanced Executives and Smarter Balanced Consortium members to provide services and create products and applications that are relevant, high-quality, and delivered on time. Work teams under the direction of this executive include Project Management, Product Management, Application Services, and Software Development.
Initial Review Date: 08/19/2026 (posted until filled)
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