Product Manager - Data & Decision Support (Level Depending on Experience)

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Associate Product Manager, Data & Decision Support

The Associate Product Manager, Data & Decision Support supports the discovery, development, and delivery of internal data and system capabilities that enable stakeholders across the organization to make more informed, efficient, and impactful decisions.

Working closely with Product, Engineering, Data, Analytics, and business stakeholders, this role helps identify problem areas, gather and synthesize inputs, and contribute to the definition of product solutions. The Associate Product Manager assists in translating business needs and decision workflows into clear, actionable requirements that support the delivery of scalable and reliable data capabilities.

Operating within a complex and evolving data ecosystem, this role contributes to roadmap development, prioritization, and execution while building foundational product management skills. This includes developing strengths in stakeholder collaboration, systems thinking, and outcome-driven delivery, with increasing responsibility over time. This role does not have managerial responsibilities.

We know that talented candidates sometimes hesitate to apply when they don't meet every single qualification listed. We encourage you to apply if you're excited about this role and believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every requirement. We're looking for people who are passionate about our mission and can bring valuable perspectives to our work. Different experiences, skills, and approaches all have the potential to strengthen what we do. If this opportunity interests you, we'd love to hear how your unique background and abilities could contribute to our team's success. We're committed to building a workplace where everyone can do their best work and where diverse viewpoints are valued. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply - we're excited to learn about the different ways you might add value to our organization.      

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support discovery efforts to identify problems related to data, reporting, and decision-making workflows across internal stakeholder groups.
• Gather and synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs (e.g., stakeholder feedback, system data, operational metrics) to help inform product opportunities.
• Assist in identifying patterns, pain points, and areas of opportunity across systems and workflows.
• Contribute insights to support prioritization and roadmap discussions.
  Support validation of potential solutions through data analysis and stakeholder feedback.
• Support backlog management for internal data and system initiatives, ensuring work items are clearly documented, organized, and up to date.
• Gather and synthesize inputs required for prioritization, including business value, stakeholder needs, effort, dependencies, and risks.
• Help ensure backlog items are well-defined with clear requirements, acceptance criteria, and success metrics.
• Support prioritization processes by preparing materials, surfacing trade-offs, and maintaining visibility into competing requests.
• Track and communicate changes in priorities, helping maintain alignment across stakeholders and reduce confusion or rework.
• Support execution of product initiatives in partnership with Engineering, Data, Analytics, and Business Systems teams.
• Assist in translating business needs into user stories, workflows, and requirements documentation.
• Track progress, risks, and dependencies across initiatives, ensuring work stays aligned and on track.
• Proactively surface blockers, gaps, or risks, and escalate as needed to support timely resolution.
• Support testing, validation, and rollout of new capabilities to ensure solutions meet defined requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in a product, operations, analytics, or related role involving cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to support execution of cross-functional initiatives, managing multiple workstreams and deadlines effectively.
•  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to structure and manage complex information.
• Ability to gather, synthesize, and clearly communicate insights from qualitative and quantitative inputs.
• Comfort working with data to inform decisions (e.g., experience with analytics tools, basic SQL, or similar).
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and incorporate diverse inputs into problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability or interest in understanding how systems, data, and workflows connect across an organization.
• Comfort operating in ambiguous environments, with a willingness to take initiative and learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for different audiences.
• Experience in applying AI, automation, or advanced analytics to improve workflows and decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on internal-facing products, data platforms, or enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with data warehouses, data pipelines, or modern analytics tooling (e.g., BI tools, semantic layers).
• Working knowledge of SQL or experience querying and validating data.
• Experience applying data, analytics, or automation to improve business processes or decision-making.
• Experience working within CRM, marketing, financial, or operational systems ecosystems.
• Experience in education, EdTech, publishing, or other multi-stakeholder environments.
• Familiarity with Agile or other product development methodologies.
• Product Management Certification.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000/year.   

 



Product Manager, Data & Decision Support

The Product Manager, Data & Decision Support is responsible for driving the discovery, development, and delivery of internal data and system capabilities that enable stakeholders across the organization to make more informed, efficient, and impactful decisions. This role works closely with cross-functional partners, including Engineering, Data, Analytics, and business teams, to identify high-value opportunities, define product solutions, and deliver outcomes aligned to organizational goals. Operating within a complex and evolving data ecosystem, this role translates business needs and decision workflows into scalable product solutions that improve data accessibility, reporting consistency, and operational efficiency. The Product Manager plays a key role in shaping and executing on product priorities, balancing stakeholder needs, technical constraints, and long-term sustainability.  

This role is directly accountable for improving the speed, quality, and consistency of decision-making by ensuring data and system capabilities are aligned to critical business workflows and measurable outcomes.  In a rapidly developing function, this role contributes to establishing effective product management practices, including intake, prioritization, and cross-functional coordination, while owning the successful delivery of defined initiatives or product areas. Through strong collaboration, analytical thinking, and a focus on measurable impact, this role helps advance the organization’s ability to leverage data as a strategic asset. This role does not have managerial responsibilities. 

We know that talented candidates sometimes hesitate to apply when they don't meet every single qualification listed. We encourage you to apply if you're excited about this role and believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every requirement. We're looking for people who are passionate about our mission and can bring valuable perspectives to our work. Different experiences, skills, and approaches all have the potential to strengthen what we do. If this opportunity interests you, we'd love to hear how your unique background and abilities could contribute to our team's success. We're committed to building a workplace where everyone can do their best work and where diverse viewpoints are valued. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply - we're excited to learn about the different ways you might add value to our organization.     

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Lead discovery efforts to identify high-impact problems related to data, reporting, and decision-making workflows across internal stakeholder groups.
• Gather and synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs (stakeholder feedback, system data, operational metrics) to inform product opportunities and priorities.
• Shape product direction in partnership with the Group Manager, including opportunity sizing, defining success metrics, and aligning to organizational goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve data accessibility, workflow efficiency, and decision-making through the application of automation and AI-enabled solutions.
• Develop recommendations and business cases to support prioritization and roadmap decisions.
• Drive the evolution of product management processes in a rapidly developing environment, including discovery, intake, and prioritization practices.
• Own backlog management for internal data and system initiatives and contribute to the evolution of intake processes, supporting scalable and effective ways of working.
• Evaluate incoming requests and opportunities based on business value, feasibility, dependencies, and alignment to organizational priorities.
• Ensure backlog items are clearly defined with requirements, acceptance criteria, and measurable outcomes.
• Make prioritization recommendations and surface trade-offs, aligning with the Group Manager on higher-impact or cross-functional decisions.
• Communicate priorities, trade-offs, and roadmap updates for assigned initiatives or product areas to ensure transparency and alignment. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 3 years’ experience designing and building new products or internal systems, and enhancing existing capabilities.
• 2 years’ product management or related experience (e.g., business analysis, data product, systems product).
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to product strategy and independently drive execution from discovery through delivery.
• Experience working with data systems, analytics platforms, or internal tools, translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Comfort collaborating closely with engineering and data teams, including scoping, estimation, testing, and validation.
• Experience applying AI, automation, or advanced analytics to improve workflows, decision-making, or operational efficiency.
• Strong systems thinking, with the ability to understand dependencies across tools, data pipelines, and workflows.
• Experience operating in ambiguous or evolving environments, helping define processes such as intake, prioritization, or product operations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and deliver outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Experience demonstrating high ownership mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working on internal-facing products, data platforms, or enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with data warehouses, data pipelines, or modern analytics tooling (e.g., BI tools, semantic layers).
• Working knowledge of SQL or experience querying and validating data.
• Experience applying data, analytics, or automation to improve business processes or decision-making.
• Experience working within CRM, marketing, financial, or operational systems ecosystems.
• Experience in education, EdTech, publishing, or other multi-stakeholder environments.
• Familiarity with Agile or other product development methodologies.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000 / year.    

Exemption Status: Exempt      

Physical Requirements:       

Requires periods of close concentration; must be able to multi-task; must be able to travel occasionally; work overtime - more than 40 hours a week – regularly, as needed.     

The Product Manager - Data & Decision Support and Associate Product Manager- Data & Decision Support are both eligible for remote employment, excluding the following locations: Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming.     

This position will be filled at the level of Associate Product Manager- Data & Decision Support, or Product Manager - Data & Decision Support depending on experience.   

Benefits        

Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee’s date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active employees.         

• Competitive pay and bonus plan
• Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity 
• Generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays (Spring Reset Day , Juneteenth, Indigenous People's Day, Election Day, and more!)
• Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program
• 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• And much more!

Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family owned company that improves lives through learning. By linking research to learning practice, we develop pioneering products and learning materials for students that are highly effective and drive improved outcomes. Our engaging content is developed in partnership with the world's best researchers, educators, administrators, and developers. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com or see us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or join our Macmillan Community.  Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a family-owned global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.       

At Macmillan Learning, we believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds enrich our mission to improve lives through learning. We actively seek candidates who reflect a wide range of identities, experiences, and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background, geographical status and background, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. You can read more about our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives here.      

The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an equal opportunity compliance program in compliance with the NY Department of Education’s guidance.  Portions of the equal opportunity compliance program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.