Product Manager

About Episcopal School of Baton Rouge

The Episcopal School of Baton Rouge is a leading independent PreK12 institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. We provide an environment that inspires intellectual curiosity, personal growth, and leadership, preparing students to thrive in an evolving world.

As the school embraces digital transformation and technology-enabled learning, we are seeking a Product Manager to oversee the development, integration, and continuous improvement of software platforms, digital tools, and user-facing applications that enhance the educational experience for students, faculty, staff, and families.

Position Summary

The Product Manager will lead the strategy, development, and management of technology products across the school. This includes managing learning platforms, student information systems, and other digital applications that support teaching, learning, and school operations.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, skilled at translating stakeholder needs into actionable product roadmaps, and experienced in working with cross-functional teams. This role is remote but may require occasional on-site visits to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for key projects, workshops, or system rollouts.

Note: Only candidates who are U.S. Citizens will be considered due to data security and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap

Develop and own the product vision and strategy for school digital platforms and applications.

Build and manage a product roadmap aligned with school priorities and user needs.

Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency in teaching, learning, and operations.

Product Development & Lifecycle Management

Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of school technology products, including evaluation, selection, implementation, and continuous improvement.

Manage integrations between systems such as Student Information Systems (SIS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), HR/payroll systems, and communication tools.

Work with vendors, developers, and internal IT teams to ensure on-time, high-quality product delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the primary liaison between school leadership, faculty, staff, and technology teams.

Gather feedback from end-users and translate it into actionable requirements.

Facilitate cross-department collaboration to ensure products meet the needs of all stakeholders.

Data, Security & Compliance

Ensure products adhere to FERPA, COPPA, HIPAA, and other educational data protection regulations.

Work closely with the technology team to implement cybersecurity best practices.

Monitor product performance through analytics, reporting, and KPIs.

Training & Support

Develop and maintain user guides, documentation, and training resources.

Lead professional development sessions for faculty and staff on new systems and features.

Provide ongoing product support and serve as an escalation point for system-related issues.

Budgeting & Vendor Management

Manage vendor relationships, licensing agreements, and service contracts.

Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate pricing, and ensure cost-effective product solutions.

Track and manage budget allocations for digital tools and platforms.

Required Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Bachelors degree in Business, Information Systems, Education Technology, or a related field.

Minimum 2+ years of experience in product management, project management, or technology leadership.

Proven track record of managing software products or platforms (preferably in education or non-profit settings).

Strong understanding of SIS, LMS, and EdTech applications.

Knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies.

Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work independently in a remote environment while effectively collaborating with distributed teams.