The ad says“Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to analyze performance trends and translate insights into strategic recommendations”
The ad says“Experience in EdTech, SaaS, or enterprise software organizations”
The ad says“Knowledge of the Student Information System (SIS), Enrollment, Family Engagement, or related K-12 education technology markets”
The ad says“Experience in EdTech, SaaS, or enterprise software organizations”
The ad says“Knowledge of the Student Information System (SIS), Enrollment, Family Engagement, or related K-12 education technology markets”
The ad says“Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and executive-level presentations”
The ad says“Proficiency in Salesforce, Power BI, or similar CRM and business intelligence platforms”
The ad says“Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and executive-level presentations”
The ad says“Experience in EdTech, SaaS, or enterprise software organizations”
The ad says“Proficiency in Salesforce, Power BI, or similar CRM and business intelligence platforms”
The ad says“Knowledge of the Student Information System (SIS), Enrollment, Family Engagement, or related K-12 education technology markets”
The ad says“Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience creating executive‑ and Board‑level materials”
The Senior Manager, Product Strategy plays a critical role in advancing PowerSchool’s product and portfolio strategy across the Student Information and Family Engagement portfolios
Reporting to the Senior Director, Product Strategy, this role is responsible for delivering data-driven analysis and strategic recommendations that inform business decisions and drive growth, retention, and profitability
Working cross-functionally with leaders across Product, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success, the Senior Manager is expected to influence executive decision-making through clear insights, strategic thinking, and compelling executive-level storytelling
Over time, this individual will be expected to progressively take ownership of a solution area, serving as a strategic partner in shaping portfolio direction, identifying growth opportunities, and driving long-term business performance
Your day-to-day job will consist of:
Leading end-to-end research initiatives—including customer discovery, market analysis, and competitive benchmarking—synthesizing complex data into actionable insights, opportunity areas, and strategic recommendations that inform product strategy and roadmap prioritization
Conducting quarterly and ad hoc performance analyses across bookings, pipeline, win/loss, retention, and product metrics, translating findings into clear narratives for senior leadership and Board audiences
Maintaining deep expertise in K-12 market dynamics, including district and school customer needs, competitive activity, policy developments, and emerging trends, proactively identifying implications for pricing, packaging, positioning, and go-to-market execution
Building rigorous business cases to support evaluation of product investments, strategic partnerships, and adjacent market opportunities, balancing growth potential with long-term portfolio profitability
Contributing to cross-functional planning efforts by providing timely market, customer, and competitive insights that support decision-making across Product, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success
Other duties as assigned
Benefits
Fantastic work environment
Employee referral program
On-site gym at the Folsom headquarters and Roanoke office
401k with matching
Medical, vision, and dental insurance with HSA match
Life insurance
Free soda, coffee, and tea
Tuition reimbursement program
Discretionary Time Off – (Unlimited Vacation)
Video game break room with pool and ping pong tables
Festive holiday parties and events
Preferred experience
Travel occasionally, up to 10%, for key moments such as team summits, training, customer meetings, company events, etc., with increased frequency during peak periods based on business demands
Additional experience may be substitute for an advanced Degree
Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to analyze performance trends and translate insights into strategic recommendations
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience creating executive‑ and Board‑level materials
Demonstrated ability to synthesize secondary and primary research, market landscape findings, data from business results, and competitive intelligence resources
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in product strategy, strategy consulting, or a related field
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or equivalent years of relevant work experience
This position is subject to company on call policies which constitutes working hours outside of the normal workday as needed
Proficiency in Salesforce, Power BI, or similar CRM and business intelligence platforms
Experience in EdTech, SaaS, or enterprise software organizations
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and executive-level presentations
Knowledge of the Student Information System (SIS), Enrollment, Family Engagement, or related K-12 education technology markets
