Product Management Bootcamp Instructor (Part/Time Contract) - Seattle

Circuit Stream is a leader in future technology training and learning content. Our mission is to help expand the future technology creator space. We do this by building world-class educational services that focus on making it easier for people and organizations around the world to learn the skills needed to leverage the technology space.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Seattle-based Product Management Instructor to join our team and help shape the next generation of product leaders. Whether your background includes work at a globally recognized tech company like Amazon, or Microsoft, —or you've driven innovation at a startup or mission-driven organization—we value real-world experience and a passion for mentorship. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in product management concepts, methodologies, and tools. The role involves teaching various aspects of product management, from strategic planning and market analysis to product lifecycle management and data-driven decision-making.

This is a remote teaching position, but candidates must be based in Seattle. While instruction is delivered online, we’re building a Seattle-based team. The next cohort runs from September 2025 to February 2026 with evening classes from 6:30-9:00pm PDT on Tuesdays and Thursdays plus monthly labs on Wednesdays. 

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging and comprehensive classroom sessions, workshops, and hands-on projects in product management, utilizing a learner-centered approach.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the product management curriculum, ensuring it remains current, relevant, and aligned with industry trends.
• Provide constructive feedback, guidance, and mentorship to students as they work on their product case studies, assignments and projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in product management tools and methodologies, such as SQL, Jira, Figma, and Agile practices.
• Share real-world experiences, case studies, and insights from the product management industry.
• Collaborate with other instructors and industry professionals to create interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Design, administer, and assess student performance and understanding in product management concepts.
• Utilize your past experience in Product Management to create real-world examples you can blend with class content to help drive exceptional learning outcomes.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of hands-on product management experience, with a proven track record of launching and managing successful products—whether in a large tech company, fast-growing startup, or other industry setting.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Expertise: Proficiency in product management methodologies, tools, and practices.

• Instructional Abilities: Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to convey complex concepts in an accessible and engaging manner.

• Creativity: Innate creative thinking and the ability to inspire and nurture creativity in students.

• Mentorship: Experience in mentoring and guiding students or junior product managers.

• Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to evolving curriculum needs, industry trends, and emerging technologies.

• Team Player: A collaborative attitude, eager to contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.

• Continuous Learning: A proactive attitude towards ongoing professional development and a willingness to learn and stay up-to-date with industry advancements.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates cross-cultural agility and commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Displays strong customer focus
• Is results driven, and has a goal-oriented mindset
• Demonstrates perseverance
• Solves problems effectively
• Writes and communicates effectively for a variety of audiences

Our Values (Part of everything we do!)

• Curiosity: We believe in asking questions, listening to new ideas, and gathering feedback from our teammates and community, as their voices form the foundation of our work.
• Courage: To achieve great things requires accepting the risk of getting things wrong. We embrace this attitude and believe it’s a mindset necessary to succeed and innovate.
• Ownership: We believe that how you do anything is how you do everything. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards and ensure our team and community can rely on us to deliver our absolute best at all times.
• Bias for Action: We move quickly and take action. We put our wor