Blackbaud is a company that powers social impact through purpose-driven technology and responsible AI. They are seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the development of the AI Literacy Certification Program, ensuring it becomes the industry standard for AI literacy and responsible adoption within the social impact sector.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary product liaison for the AI Coalition for Social Impact, an advisory body of external companies, practitioners, and AI experts
- Structure and lead coalition meetings related to this initiative, working groups, and review cycles that inform the certification’s competencies, frameworks, and design
- Translate coalition insights and recommendations into prioritized certification product requirements and roadmap updates
- Maintain strong relationships with coalition members, ensuring engagement is productive, collaborative, and impactful
- Own the full product lifecycle - from discovery and design through development, launch, and continuous improvement
- Prioritize features and enhancements using data, customer feedback, and input from coalition partners and internal subject matter experts
- Ensure alignment with Responsible AI guidelines and emerging regulatory frameworks relevant to AI literacy
- Conduct market research, persona development, and analysis to identify opportunities and differentiation
- Partner with Corporate Marketing to support content development, campaigns, and launch activities
- Present the product and its impact at industry events, webinars, and partner engagements in collaboration with Marketing and the Blackbaud Institute
- Define and track success metrics related to certification adoption, learning outcomes, customer satisfaction, and market penetration
- Conduct ongoing user research and data analysis to inform improvements to curriculum, delivery, and product experience
- Collaborate with the Blackbaud Institute to publish insights and findings that demonstrate sector impact
Requirements:
- 8+ years in product management, with at least 3 years in senior-level roles
- Proven track record of launching education, certification, or SaaS products at scale, including 0-to-1 programs or products
- Strong understanding of AI concepts, Responsible AI principles, and regulatory frameworks
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Data-driven decision-making and comfort with ambiguity and change agility
- Strategic thinker with ability to translate vision into actionable plans
- Experience in AI/ML, EdTech, or compliance-driven products strongly preferred