Lightspeed Systems
About the Role
Join our team as a
Product Manager
as we build innovative software for schools. Our team blends the stability of a larger company with the agility of a startup. At Lightspeed Systems, we’re on a mission to advance educational effectiveness and safety for every student. We give school staff, students, and parents tools to ensure devices are used for education. Our Product Managers drive product initiatives from concept through launch. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to define product strategy, create roadmaps, and work closely with design, engineering, and data teams to build and deliver solutions that make a difference in education. Responsibilities
Define and own the roadmap for your product area, aligning priorities with company strategy and customer needs Practice lean and agile product methodologies—experiment, measure, iterate, and drive outcomes that matter Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, refine priorities, and deliver high-quality features and enhancements Communicate progress and product vision clearly across internal stakeholders (Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Support, Leadership) Partner with engineering and data teams to translate insights and feedback into actionable improvements and scalable solutions Understand market trends, competitive offerings, and customer feedback to inform roadmap decisions Take ownership of results, from the smallest story to the largest strategic initiative Balance competing priorities and manage multiple projects from concept through release Cultivate a deep understanding of users and their challenges to ensure we build products that truly serve them About You – Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Have a growth mindset and know what that means in practice Thrive in autonomous work and deep collaboration; adaptable in how you lead and support your team Are comfortable facilitating user story mapping, requirements sessions, and team workshops that move ideas into action Think holistically and strategically with attention to detail and consistency Believe the devil is in the details—and have the focus to get those details right Are technically fluent: converse with engineers about APIs, integrations, or data models and with stakeholders about value and outcomes Are curious, analytical, and data-informed—comfortable using data to guide decisions Have strong organizational and communication skills, able to synthesize input from multiple sources and drive alignment Embrace feedback, adapt quickly, and remain calm under shifting priorities Are driven by results and take ownership of the product’s success Listen first, communicate clearly, and make teammates feel heard Need to Have
3+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, or in a similar role Proven experience managing software products from ideation to delivery Strong understanding of SaaS concepts and agile methodologies Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience Nice to Have
Experience in B2B SaaS or education technology Experience working with data-driven products or analytics platforms Background as a developer, analyst, or technical PM Experience at a growth-stage company or in scaling products At Lightspeed Systems, you’ll be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of education technology. Join us in our mission to create safer and more effective digital learning environments for students worldwide. About Us
With more than 25 years of serving education, Lightspeed Systems delivers the most in-depth visibility and control to power exceptional schools where students are safe and engaged; technology is compliant and easily managed; and resources are secure and optimized. Purpose-built for school networks and devices, Lightspeed’s cloud-managed solutions include the most effective web filtering, student safety monitoring, classroom management, device management, and data analytics software. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a European office in London, Lightspeed serves over 23 million students across 31,000 schools in 43 countries, utilizing 15 million devices. Learn more at www.lightspeedsystems.com. We love our employees, and we show it. A sneak peek into our BENEFITS & PERKS include: Health
— Medical, dental and vision insurance with a healthy company contribution toward premiums. Lightspeed contributes to your HSA if you participate in our HDHP. Wellness
— Paid parental leave. Healthy holiday and PTO policy, including Christmas to New Year’s Day break. Retirement
— 401(k) matching up to 6% Other
— Work from where it makes sense. Pet insurance. About Our ATX HQ
If “work from where it makes sense” includes being onsite for you some or all the time, you will love being at the ranch. Our Lightspeed headquarters offers facilities designed to help you get the job done, with a distinctly Texas vibe. 15,000 sq. ft. open work area, offices, and huddle rooms Snacks, and a private chef serving lunch Tuesday through Thursday A state-of-the-art fitness center with outfitted locker rooms Onsite physical therapist Pet-friendly office environment Entertainment like a golf simulator, go-karts, shuffleboard, corn hole, and more All within 31 acres of Live Oak trees, fostering a natural environment for local wildlife. Lightspeed Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and applies merit-based personnel processes without discrimination. I have received, read and understood the Lightspeed Systems Applicant & Employee Privacy Policy. I consent to the processing of my personal data in accordance with this Policy. If remote, from what state do you reside?
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Join our team as a
Product Manager
as we build innovative software for schools. Our team blends the stability of a larger company with the agility of a startup. At Lightspeed Systems, we’re on a mission to advance educational effectiveness and safety for every student. We give school staff, students, and parents tools to ensure devices are used for education. Our Product Managers drive product initiatives from concept through launch. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to define product strategy, create roadmaps, and work closely with design, engineering, and data teams to build and deliver solutions that make a difference in education. Responsibilities
Define and own the roadmap for your product area, aligning priorities with company strategy and customer needs Practice lean and agile product methodologies—experiment, measure, iterate, and drive outcomes that matter Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, refine priorities, and deliver high-quality features and enhancements Communicate progress and product vision clearly across internal stakeholders (Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Support, Leadership) Partner with engineering and data teams to translate insights and feedback into actionable improvements and scalable solutions Understand market trends, competitive offerings, and customer feedback to inform roadmap decisions Take ownership of results, from the smallest story to the largest strategic initiative Balance competing priorities and manage multiple projects from concept through release Cultivate a deep understanding of users and their challenges to ensure we build products that truly serve them About You – Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Have a growth mindset and know what that means in practice Thrive in autonomous work and deep collaboration; adaptable in how you lead and support your team Are comfortable facilitating user story mapping, requirements sessions, and team workshops that move ideas into action Think holistically and strategically with attention to detail and consistency Believe the devil is in the details—and have the focus to get those details right Are technically fluent: converse with engineers about APIs, integrations, or data models and with stakeholders about value and outcomes Are curious, analytical, and data-informed—comfortable using data to guide decisions Have strong organizational and communication skills, able to synthesize input from multiple sources and drive alignment Embrace feedback, adapt quickly, and remain calm under shifting priorities Are driven by results and take ownership of the product’s success Listen first, communicate clearly, and make teammates feel heard Need to Have
3+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, or in a similar role Proven experience managing software products from ideation to delivery Strong understanding of SaaS concepts and agile methodologies Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience Nice to Have
Experience in B2B SaaS or education technology Experience working with data-driven products or analytics platforms Background as a developer, analyst, or technical PM Experience at a growth-stage company or in scaling products At Lightspeed Systems, you’ll be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of education technology. Join us in our mission to create safer and more effective digital learning environments for students worldwide. About Us
With more than 25 years of serving education, Lightspeed Systems delivers the most in-depth visibility and control to power exceptional schools where students are safe and engaged; technology is compliant and easily managed; and resources are secure and optimized. Purpose-built for school networks and devices, Lightspeed’s cloud-managed solutions include the most effective web filtering, student safety monitoring, classroom management, device management, and data analytics software. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a European office in London, Lightspeed serves over 23 million students across 31,000 schools in 43 countries, utilizing 15 million devices. Learn more at www.lightspeedsystems.com. We love our employees, and we show it. A sneak peek into our BENEFITS & PERKS include: Health
— Medical, dental and vision insurance with a healthy company contribution toward premiums. Lightspeed contributes to your HSA if you participate in our HDHP. Wellness
— Paid parental leave. Healthy holiday and PTO policy, including Christmas to New Year’s Day break. Retirement
— 401(k) matching up to 6% Other
— Work from where it makes sense. Pet insurance. About Our ATX HQ
If “work from where it makes sense” includes being onsite for you some or all the time, you will love being at the ranch. Our Lightspeed headquarters offers facilities designed to help you get the job done, with a distinctly Texas vibe. 15,000 sq. ft. open work area, offices, and huddle rooms Snacks, and a private chef serving lunch Tuesday through Thursday A state-of-the-art fitness center with outfitted locker rooms Onsite physical therapist Pet-friendly office environment Entertainment like a golf simulator, go-karts, shuffleboard, corn hole, and more All within 31 acres of Live Oak trees, fostering a natural environment for local wildlife. Lightspeed Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and applies merit-based personnel processes without discrimination. I have received, read and understood the Lightspeed Systems Applicant & Employee Privacy Policy. I consent to the processing of my personal data in accordance with this Policy. If remote, from what state do you reside?
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