Sr Product Manager

About The RoleWe’re building an AI-first suite of EdTech products that empower hundreds of thousands of learners to upskill in next-gen technologies. As a Product Manager at NxtWave, you’ll convert strategy into roadmaps and shipped experiences that improve learning outcomes and business performance.We hire at two levels—PM-L1 and PM-L2—depending on experience and demonstrated ownership.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy & DiscoveryTranslate company strategy into a clear product roadmap. Conduct user discovery across students, mentors, and employers; develop JTBDs and journey maps. Use data to size opportunities and run competitive and build-vs-buy analyses. AI-Driven Product DeliveryShip features leveraging LLMs, agents, and automation. Write concise PRDs/DRDs and collaborate with Design, Engineering, and Data teams. Maintain backlog hygiene and delivery rhythm across initiatives. Metrics & GrowthDefine success metrics, instrument events, and run A/B tests. Analyze cohorts, funnels, and retention to drive iteration. Partner with Growth and Marketing on activation, engagement, and SEO initiatives. Stakeholder AlignmentCollaborate with Business, CX, and Marketing for impact-driven releases. Craft crisp decision docs and rollout plans; manage GTM handoffs and enablement. Quality, Risk & EthicsEnsure QA gates, safe rollouts, and data privacy. Champion ethical AI and responsible feature deployment. EdTech FocusCollaborate with Curriculum teams on pedagogy, assessment integrity, and accessibility. What Success Looks Like (90–180 Days)Ship 2+ milestone releases impacting learning or revenue KPIs. Establish experiment cadence and measurable iteration cycles. Strengthen alignment with Engineering, Design, and Business stakeholders. QualificationsMust-Haves3+ years of end-to-end product ownership (0→1 or 1→n). Fluency with analytics tools (SQL/Sheets, Amplitude/Mixpanel) and experimentation frameworks. Exposure to modern AI stacks (OpenAI, LangChain, CrewAI, etc.). Excellent written storytelling and prioritization under ambiguity. Nice-to-HavesExperience in EdTech, learning science, gamification, or subscription growth. Familiarity with platform integrations (payments, CRM, identity). Prior ownership of revenue or cost levers. CompensationCompetitive fixed pay + annual variable + multi-year retention component, aligned to level and experience.Our CultureWe are an AI-first, learner-obsessed product org that values:Initiative ownership and fast iteration. Data-driven decision-making. Clear written communication over opinions. Safe, high-quality shipping practices. Deep partnership between Product, Business, and Engineering. Motto: Work hard. Have fun. Make history.