Product Manager

Remote. Full-time. $110,000 – $115,000 a year

About Orijin

Orijin is on a mission to prepare every justice-impacted individual for sustainable employment.  We partner with facilities and employers to empower justice-impacted individuals with the necessary educational tools to rewrite their life stories.  We are the ORIGINal Ed Tech company that provides secure tablet computers connected to our robust cloud-based learning and communications platform to solve some of the most consequential challenges correctional facilities face across the U.S.  Our approach has proven to exceed the technological needs of correctional facilities, reduce recruitment and retention costs for employers, and lead our learners to sustainable employment.

Orijin is a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) and certified B-Corporation, with a business model that never charges incarcerated individuals or their friends and families for its technology or services. Orijin products and services are currently deployed in over 150+ facilities across 18 states and growing. You can learn more about Orijin’s work by visiting: https://orijin.works. 

About the Role:

As a Product Manager, you will lead the strategy, development, and execution of key product initiatives that drive measurable outcomes on the Orijin platform. Your focus will be equally split between strategy and execution, working to expand our product offerings and increase user engagement and delight. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, UX, marketing, and external stakeholders, to drive product adoption and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Drive Product Vision & Strategy: Lead the development of a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with company goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish a product roadmap with both short- and long-term goals, focusing on measurable outcomes for customers and learners. Incorporate market research and user feedback into the strategy to guide future product direction.
• Prioritize Product Features: Own and manage the product backlog, prioritizing features and improvements based on customer needs, business goals, and technical feasibility. Leverage data and product management frameworks like weighted scoring or the Kano model to make informed decisions.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of product development, from discovery, ideation, and feature development through to launch, post-launch analysis, and iteration. Establish clear success metrics and continuously refine products to improve user engagement and business outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering, UX, marketing, and sales teams to ensure seamless execution of product development and go-to-market strategies. Align team efforts toward the successful delivery of products, fostering strong communication to meet timelines and deliverables.
• Act as a Product Advocate: Serve as a champion for Orijin’s products. Clearly communicate the product vision, progress, and impact to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Belief in Orijin’s mission to reduce recidivism and improve the life chances of incarcerated learners and returning citizens through education and skills-based learning.
• 3-5 years of product management experience, ideally in a SaaS or educational technology setting.
• Proven ability to identify user needs and pain points in undefined areas, and turn insights into strategic business opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive both strategy and execution in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product management tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Authorized for work in the United States.

Location

• Remote (Eastern Time working hours preferred. Orijin has a NYC office and ~30% of staff are based in NYC)
• Travel: 2-4 times per year. 

$110,000 – $115,000 a year

Eligible for 5% yearly bonus

Orijin offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and a generous employer-paid benefits package. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Orijin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and firmly believes in creating a workplace that respects and values diversity of cultural, ethnic, and experiential backgrounds. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. As an organization committed to the successful reentry of  justice-involved persons, we strongly encourage candidates who share the life experiences of the citizens we serve to apply

*This job description is not inclusive of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.