Job description

The Rowan University South Jersey Technology Park is seeking an Learning Design Product Manager, responsible for the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to delivery. This role requires the candidate to collaborate with cross functional teams, and translate partner needs and requirements into programming; pilot features and re fine long term product roadmap vis-a-vis GTM strategy. This position is key in achieving Rowan University’s mission and goals including access, affordability, quality, and economic impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy for the online education business line, aligning with overall university goals

• Create collaboration checklist or mechanisms to align on the customization needed- across branding, course curriculum, and support

offerings; host collaboration focus groups with Academic Leadership to estimate product development needs

• Conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and identify opportunities for product innovation; collaborate with academic

departments, marketing, and other stakeholders to gather and prioritize product requirements

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and instructional designers, to bring online education products

from concept to launch; drive agile development processes, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products

• Update course design guide for Academic Leadership to include course design features and support features

• Implement course refresh cycles ~1-2 years, informing potential updates through student and faculty feedback

• Create compelling product narratives, presentations, and collateral to support marketing and sales efforts.

Key metrics essential for effective performance

• User engagement – student activity usage and student satisfaction

• Product development efficiency – time to market and release success rate

Qualifications

• Strong technical background or background in engineering with 5 yrs of industry experience

• Proven experience in product management, preferably in the education or technology sector

• History of collaborative work with marketing teams to create outstanding acquisition and user onboarding experiences

• Ability to drive co-creation of product roadmap and feedback mechanisms that align stakeholder expectations on an ongoing basis

• Deep understanding of product tools, methodology, processes, and systems

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including senior leadership up to the C level

• Basic proficiency in SQL and strong data analytics skills, with a dedication to analyzing data

Why Join Us:

Rowan University is a public Carnegie-classified (R2/high research activity) institution with approximately 23,000 students offering bachelor's through doctoral and professional degrees and has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. Rowan University is the fourth fastest-growing public university for three consecutive years as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Rowan University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of education and contribute to the success of our online education initiatives. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.

The individual selected for this position will be hired as an employee of the South Jersey Technology Park; a separate 501(c)(3) affiliated entity of Rowan University.