Digital Product Owner

Job Title

Digital Product Owner

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The Product Owner is responsible for overseeing small projects to medium projects or phases of larger projects. Responsible for coordinating activities of project team, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of the project. Must be familiar with system scope and project objectives as well as the role and function of each team member in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Developing schedules to ensure timely completion of projects
• Communicate project status to management and business stakeholders
• Act as a liaison between IT departments and business stakeholders
• Host cross- team meetings and drive task completions related to the project.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Systems or Information Technology
• 2+ Years' Experience in Experience managing technology & operational projects
• Experience with Google Docs, MS office, Project Management Software (e.g. Daptiv, Workday, MS Project)
• Excellent communication skills, and comfort in facilitating technical discussions in team meetings
• Ability to follow processes, work effectively on a team, and maintain a positive attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Salesforce Agentforce, Salesforce Data Cloud, and Salesforce CPQ
• Experience managing software development projects
• Experience managing IT infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of agile methodologies (i.e. Scrum )
• Experience working in the Higher Education industry
• Experience with Online Learning Management Systems
• Ability to work evenings/weekends as necessary

Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total revwards packge includes:

- Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance
- Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
- Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
- Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
- Generous Paid Time Off incudes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here.

At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards.

For full-time positions, Kaplan has two Salary Grades. This position is Salary Grade B: $64,000 - $202,600. Actual compensation for this role is determined by several factors including but not limited to job level, candidate's skills, experience, and education, among other factors determined by the business.

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Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Business Analysis/Project Management

Business Unit

00079 Kaplan Professional

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.