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Job Title: Product Owner - Data Products & Analytics (Higher Education)

Location:

Chicago (preferred), Denver

Department:

Product Management

Reports To:

VP of Product Management

Human Capital Research Corporation (HCRC) is a leading provider of analytic services and strategic insights that help colleges and universities improve institutional effectiveness and student success. HCRC partners with institutions to assess market potential, inform program development, optimize pricing and financial aid, and evaluate academic and administrative performance. Our solutions are deeply data-driven and help universities make evidence-based decisions that advance access, equity, and outcomes.

Position Overview

We are seeking a

Product Owner

with a strong background in

data-powered solutions and analytics tools

to drive the development and enhancement of our

data products

supporting the higher education sector. This individual will serve as the voice of the customer and the business, working closely with cross-functional teams-including data consultants, analysts, designers, and higher education stakeholders-to deliver data products, dashboards, and analytics tools that help colleges and universities make smarter, data-informed decisions.

The ideal candidate is passionate about leveraging data to solve challenges in higher education, has strong familiarity with analytics tools and data ecosystems, and can translate business needs into clear product requirements that lead to actionable insights for end users.

Key Responsibilities: Own the product backlog

for all data products, tools, and analytics initiatives, prioritizing based on business value, customer needs, and strategic goals. Partner with

data engineering and analytics teams

to define technical requirements for data pipelines, integrations, and visualizations. Gather and translate user needs

from higher education partners, internal stakeholders, and market research into product features and stories. Define

KPIs and success metrics

for data tools and reporting products, ensuring each release drives measurable value for higher ed institutions. Collaborate with

UX/UI designers

to create intuitive dashboards, reporting tools, and interactive analytics experiences. Serve as the

subject matter expert

for the higher ed analytics domain, understanding trends like enrollment, student success, retention, and operational efficiency. Lead

sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release planning

to ensure development teams deliver high-quality solutions on schedule. Drive adoption by partnering with

training, sales, and customer success teams

to communicate the value of data tools to end users. Stay current on

data technologies (BI tools, data warehouses, cloud ecosystems)

and

higher education trends

to inform product strategy. Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience

as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Product Manager, with a focus on

data products, analytics tools, or BI solutions . Strong understanding of

data pipelines, data visualization (Power BI (preferred), Tableau, or similar), and cloud-based data ecosystems

(AWS, Azure, GCP). Proven ability to

translate complex technical and business requirements

into actionable product stories. Familiarity with

Agile/Scrum

methodologies and backlog management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps). Excellent communication skills, with the ability to

interface with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders . Strong analytical mindset with the ability to

use data to make product decisions

and set priorities. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business, Data Science, Information Systems, or similar); Master's preferred but not required. Preferred Skills:

Experience with

APIs and data integration workflows

(ETL/ELT tools). Experience with

AI/ML capabilities

and solutions. Experience in

higher education technology

or deep familiarity with higher ed data (enrollment, academic performance, retention, or institutional reporting) and key systems in higher education (e.g., student information systems (SIS), learning management systems (LMS), or CRM systems). Understanding of

data governance, privacy, and compliance

(FERPA, GDPR). Key Benefits:

Opportunity to participate in building something important. Experienced management team that enjoys the work - and loves education. Competitive salary Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. 401K plan. Flexible Work Policy Unlimited PTO policy. Community giving/volunteer program

Salary Range: $120,000-135,000

HCRC is an equal opportunity employer.