Content Delivery Lead

NWEA is a division of HMH that supports students and educators through research, assessment solutions, policy and advocacy services, professional learning and school improvement services that fight for equity, drive classroom impact and push for systemic change in our educational communities. For nearly 50 years, NWEA has developed innovative pre-K-12 assessments, including their flagship interim assessment, MAP Growth and their reading fluency and comprehension assessment, MAP Reading Fluency. For more information, visit NWEA.org to learn more.

Job Title:Content Delivery Lead

Location:Homebased

What you'll do:

The Content Delivery Lead is responsible for representing the voice of the customer and stakeholders in Assessment development projects. This role involves defining and prioritizing product features and requirements, ensuring that the development teams deliver value to end users and the business. The Delivery Lead will work closely with cross-functional teams to create and maintain a product vision and roadmap that aligns with strategic goals and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a product vision and roadmap that aligns with strategic goals and customer needs.
• Write and refine user stories and acceptance criteria that describe the desired functionality and quality of the product.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that it reflects the most important features and tasks.
• Collaborate with the development team and the scrum master to plan and execute sprints, delivering increments of the product.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring that their needs and feedback are incorporated into the product development process.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of the product roadmap and backlog to ensure alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
• Provide clear and actionable feedback to the development team to ensure that the product meets quality standards and user expectations.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to ensure that the product remains competitive and relevant.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum of five years of experience in product management or a related role, with a focus on technical products.
• Strong understanding of agile software development methodologies and practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience with large-scale testing and assessment solutions is a plus.

Additional Information: This position description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent. This description is subject to change, and an incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Benefits and Salary Range

Salary Range - $70, 000 to $80, 000. Our salary ranges are based on national averages. We have wide ranges so we can be flexible and determine compensation based on a number of factors including the candidate's skills, experience, education, and location.

Our Culture and Benefits -https://careers.hmhco.com/content/culture_benefits

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on January 20, 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date but is not guaranteed.

HMH is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, citizenship status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, other covered veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively participate in E-Verify.