Product Manager At 2U

Summary / Objective – This individual works closely with stakeholders across 2U partners, product and research departments. S/he aggregates that data alongside novel product thinking into product concepts and specifications and works with an Agile engineering team for development and delivery. The Product Manager will serve as the business expert who will leverage his/her understanding of the market and 2U business processes to contribute scalable product into 2U’s product portfolio.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Champion and negotiate product direction.
• Advise and direct market, competitive product and user research.
• Consolidate input from business stakeholders and work with engineering and administrative teams to drive outcomes.
• Build and maintain prioritized product roadmap.
• Create and communicate vision for specified products across teams and the organization
• Guide products through the full software development lifecycle in Agile environment
• Develop, track and report product KPIs

Things that should be in your background:

• 1-3 years experience directly managing products or in supporting Product Management role.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing roadmaps (at least on an annual cycle basis), understanding of roadmap cycle
• Higher education / technology and product management background.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and flexible environment with a start-up culture
• Travel as needed, up to 25%

About 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)

We believe there should be no back row in higher education. For more than a decade, 2U, Inc., a global leader in education technology, has been improving lives by powering the world’s best digital education. As a trusted partner and brand steward of great universities, we build, deliver, and support online graduate programs and certificates for working adults. Our industry-leading short courses, offered by GetSmarter®, are designed to equip lifelong learners with in-demand career skills. To learn more about 2U and No Back Row®, visit 2U.com.

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At 2U, we are committed to creating and sustaining a culture that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities of our employees. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by the ways in which we are different, as well as the ways in which we are the same.

Why It’s Great to Work at 2U

2U offers a high-energy work environment that’s both challenging and fun. We work hard, but our offices are casual and social places. We wear jeans to work and fuel brainstorming sessions with snacks and seltzer.

Benefits

2U offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, disability and 401(k)
• Unlimited snacks and drinks
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid leave policies including a PTO allowance for your vacation, personal, or sick days
• Additional time off benefits include:
• time off to volunteer for non-profit organizations
• parental leave after 12 months of employment
• holidays that include a winter break from Christmas through New Year and more!

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U’s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits, pay and dismissal.