Product Management Senior Specialist

Salary: HG15 $82,612 - $117,500, negotiable depending on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent 

Location: Washington DC, USA 

Hybrid working: 1 day in office 

About the IB 

The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across 160 countries. A career with the IB is not just a job; it is an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.

About the job

The IB is transforming how it does technology delivery through the implementation of a new operating model: the Technology Playbook. The Product Management department is accountable for the outcome of the IB’s portfolio of customer-facing technologies throughout their lifecycle. This role is responsible for a smaller portfolio of inter-related products with medium complexity or a single high-complexity product, ensuring strong business outcomes and customer value.

• Develop product strategy aligned to IB goals, objectives and KPIs

• Create and maintain product roadmaps, prioritizing initiatives based on customer value and technical feasibility

• Track education technology trends, competitor activity and customer needs

• Collaborate with business owners and cross-functional teams on roadmap planning

• Translate product features into user stories, specifications and acceptance criteria

• Partner with engineering and design teams to support Agile delivery

• Drive customer-centric practices through feedback, usage data and journey insights

• Monitor product performance and respond to issues, risks and opportunities

• Seasoned product management experience, ideally within educational technology or mission-based organizations

• Experience collaborating with software developers, educators, designers and other stakeholders

• Understanding of the global K-12 education sector and educational