Product Manager
US$120,000 – US$160,000 / yr base salary
Posted 30 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Product Manager”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
| Base salary | US$120,000 – US$160,000 / yr |
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12twenty is the leading platform for employers to connect with elite early career professionals. Our community includes millions of students, recent graduates, and alumni from top business schools, law schools, and universities around the world. We take pride connecting our community of candidates with recruiters from top companies across industries. Come join our fast growing organization!
Position Overview:
12twenty is seeking a Senior Product Manager with deep experience in the talent acquisition, recruiting, or staffing software space to lead the strategy, development, and evolution of our suite of career services and recruiting products. This is a unique opportunity to own high-impact initiatives that support students, alumni, and employers within the higher education ecosystem.
The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with a hands-on approach and is passionate about creating elegant, data-driven solutions that meet the needs of educational institutions, career centers, and recruiters. You will collaborate across engineering, design, marketing, and customer success to define and deliver product experiences that drive measurable outcomes for our users.
Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Vision
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Own the long-term product vision and strategy for a major product line or initiative.
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Define and communicate a clear product roadmap aligned with company goals and user needs.
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Evaluate and prioritize product opportunities based on market research, customer input, and business impact.
Cross-Functional Leadership
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Lead and mentor cross-functional teams through the entire product development lifecycle—from ideation through launch and iteration.
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Ensure clear communication and alignment between product, engineering, design, marketing, and sales.
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Represent the product team in strategic discussions with executive leadership.
Customer & Market Insight
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Engage directly with users and customers to uncover pain points, workflows, and success metrics.
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Conduct competitive analysis and stay on top of industry trends, particularly in HR tech, recruiting platforms, and higher ed software.
User-Centered Product Development
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Partner with UX and research teams to deliver intuitive, accessible, and high-impact user experiences.