Product Manager

Company Overview 

EPS Learning provides Science of Reading–aligned PreK–12 literacy solutions that help schools deliver effective, evidence-based instruction. Our portfolio includes trusted programs such as SPIRE®, SPIRE Up®, and Wordly Wise 3000®, supporting students across all tiers of instruction through print, digital, and blended learning solutions. We partner with districts nationwide to strengthen literacy outcomes and expand access to ESSA-aligned, evidence-based practices.

Backed by a private equity partner, EPS Learning continues to invest in product innovation and go-to-market capabilities to support long-term growth and impact. If you are motivated by meaningful work and want to help improve literacy outcomes for students across the country, you’ll find a collaborative, mission-driven team at EPS Learning committed to making a difference in classrooms every day.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and lifecycle management of one or more EPS Learning product lines. This role is central to translating market needs and instructional goals into clear product vision, actionable roadmaps, and high‑impact literacy solutions for K–12 educators and students. The Product Manager partners closely with editorial and engineering teams to define requirements, set priorities, and guide product execution, while also overseeing pricing, positioning, and overall product strategy. Working cross‑functionally with product development (internal and external), marketing, sales, customer success, and professional learning teams, the Product Manager ensures products are thoughtfully built, effectively launched, continuously refined, and successfully brought to market. Serving as the internal and external evangelist for their product portfolio, the Product Manager champions clear market needs, practical implementation, and measurable effectiveness. This role is accountable for both top‑line growth and bottom‑line performance, ensuring EPS products are educationally sound, commercially successful, and scalable.

Responsibilities

Qualifications 

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of product management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Marketing, or related business field; master’s degree preferred.
• Prior classroom educator, administrator or education industry related experience.
• Previous experience developing and bringing to market high‑quality K–12 assessment systems aligned to curriculum standards, instructional goals, and accountability requirements.
• Deep knowledge of the K-12 literacy, assessment, and supplemental curriculum markets, pedagogy, and national standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven track record of delivering successful products that meet customer needs and drive business growth.
• Experience with iterative/agile product development processes.
• Ability to work and collaborate in eastern and central time zones.

Benefits and Perks 

• We offer a competitive compensation package based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. 
• Other rewards include an annual bonus or commission, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO, sick and paid holidays, as well as employer paid life and short & long term disability insurance.
• We provide you with a laptop for your home office and a flexible remote-first work culture. 

Compensation Range: The pay range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 in annual salary. The actual base pay offered is determined by several variables, such as the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, education, location, and market conditions. Base pay is one component of EPS Learning's total compensation package, which also includes a generous benefits package, 401k plan, as well as bonus or commission.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Our organization is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please be sure to attach your resume. Applications without an attached resume will be considered incomplete. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.