Associate Software Product Manager
Job Description
Support the full product development lifecycle including ideation, design, testing, documentation, and release activities
Turn product vision and direction from senior product leaders into clear business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria with guidance
Collaborate with engineering, UX, marketing, and other stakeholders to build simple, effective solutions to complex problems
Contribute to backlog refinement and prioritization while balancing stakeholder needs and product value
Help define user flows, support mockups, and ensure alignment across cross-functional teams
Participate in QA, user acceptance testing, and release readiness to ensure high-quality outcomes
Use data and feedback to help evaluate product performance and confirm problems are effectively solved
What You’ll Bring
- A High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of relevant experience as a product manager, product owner, or related role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in measuring success through outcomes
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build strong working relationships
- Comfort working in ambiguity and adapting to evolving priorities
- Clear communication skills with the ability to translate ideas into structured requirements
- Familiarity with tools such as Jira and Microsoft Office; exposure to AI tools is a plus
Bonus Points
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 3+ years of experience as a software product manager, product owner, or similar role
- Experience in education technology or mission-driven organizations
- Exposure to agile product development practices
What to Expect
- Introductory call (30 min)
- Hiring manager interview (30 min)
- Panel interview (1 hour)
Work Location
This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, UT office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.
How to Apply
If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.