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Please note that this role is in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We're excited to have a packed and lively office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Twice a week those of us in the Bay Area come to our office located in the Financial District for All Hands, intense collaboration, brainstorming activities, and fun events. There are small rooms for 1-1 mentoring sessions or heads down work, and larger rooms for team activities. We continue to support a flexible work environment for all of life’s surprises and needs with generous time off and flexible daily work schedules.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Product Manager (Sr PM) to lead our Pricing & Churn team. This team is responsible for 100% of our revenue growth initiatives, including global pricing work, payment infrastructure and testing, reactivating churned users, and optimizing checkout experiences. The role spikes heavily on analytical rigor and on developing solutions that optimize revenue internationally, as a substantial part of our revenue comes from markets outside the US (though the US is our single largest market).

Key Responsibilities

Strategize, define, and prioritize the product roadmap for the Pricing & Churn team
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, design, and data
Ideate and oversee the development, planning, and design of new features and techniques from concept to market
Utilize product metrics to guide decision-making and evaluate success
Craft product requirements for MVPs and feature enhancements
Contribute to the overarching product strategy
Drive business impact; help us attract and retain our users!

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of B2C online product management experience
Proven expertise in working on B2C products serving millions of users
Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral
A previous stint working in monetization-related growth work (pricing, payments, subscriptions, product marketing through checkout, churn reactivation)
Technical understanding and ability to engage in high-level technical discussions
Demonstrated ability to make a significant business impact
Customer-centric approach with a knack for data-driven validation
Extensive experience with A/B testing
Startup experience is essential

Nice to Haves

Experience in Edtech or Academia
A stint in growth-stage tech companies during a ‘high-growth’ period, particularly B2C subscription businesses
Previous experience working in growth (product) functions

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents

Generous Time Off: 21 paid vacation days, 12 paid company holidays, and unlimited sick days; paid parental leave and other leaves for life’s needs; 6-week paid sabbatical every 4 years

Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible daily schedules within a hybrid work environment, annual remote-office budget, and monthly WFH internet stipend

Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary, 401k plan, and stock options

Mission-Driven Company: Join a mission-driven company to accelerate and democratize the world’s research

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Academia is a proud equal-opportunity employer and we are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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