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Product Owner, Academic Operations

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Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Mon, Oct 26, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Driving the vision and delivery of academic operations solutions, the full-time remote Product Owner, Academic Operations will manage the product backlog, translate institutional needs into actionable requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency in higher education.

Key responsibilities
  • Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and customer needs
  • Translate customer feedback and institutional requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria
  • Collaborate with engineering and design teams to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery
Required qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in product ownership or business analysis within SaaS or enterprise software
  • Strong understanding of higher education operations, including curriculum and scheduling
  • Skilled in agile methodologies and backlog management
  • Experience with academic ERP or SIS integrations is preferred
  • Analytical mindset focused on outcomes and user experience

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