Product Manager (EdTech)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand; hybrid arrangement with office attendance on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and work from home on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Company

hirify.global develops a digital classroom platform used by more than 70 million users worldwide to support students, teachers, and schools.

What you will do

• Define and own product strategy by identifying customer pain points, emerging trends, and market opportunities.
• Translate requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, and success metrics while balancing user needs, technical feasibility, and commercial goals.
• Manage product delivery from strategy through release, including backlog prioritization, delivery progress, milestones, roadblocks, and risks.
• Partner with product marketing, UX/UI designers, engineers, sales, and customer support to define problems, scope solutions, establish delivery rituals, and communicate updates.
• Plan and execute product launches, develop go-to-market strategies and support materials, and monitor product performance and user feedback.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner within a SaaS or edtech environment.
• Strong knowledge of UX, accessibility, and driving B2C and B2B product growth.
• Proven ability to deliver successful products using product management best practices.
• Customer-centric mindset and passion for delivering exceptional user experiences and advancing education.
• Ability to think strategically, execute methodically, and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• High initiative, self-motivation, and ability to collaborate effectively.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first environment focused on building the future of education.
• High-calibre, diverse team with startup, Fortune 500, and big-tech experience.
• Continuous learning and development, including subsidised courses, certifications, conferences, and access to Udemy.
• Mission-driven work supporting teachers, students, and schools worldwide.
• Product used by 70 million users in 175 countries.