At Edovo, our mission is to help everyone connected to incarceration build better lives. We’ve created a secure digital platform to expand education behind bars, reduce recidivism and to support the vocational, rehabilitation and communication needs of the 2.2 million people in jails and prisons. Users have access to thousands of hours of self-guided learning materials. Upon release, our learners have the option to continue their progress on the outside. Edovo offers courses in subjects ranging from basic literacy and GED to career exploration and cognitive behavioral therapy. We’re also building tools to keep people in touch with jobs, social services, friends, and family. Our team is committed to supporting opportunities for justice-involved people.

Don’t take it just from us. Awards, publications, grants, and partnerships all around the country are recognizing the momentum and impact of Edovo. A select few: Global EdTech Startup Champion in London out of 1,000+ competitors; GIIRS Platinum Rating for social impact; MacArthur Foundation Grant Award Winner; Forbes article feature; Chicago Community Trust grant award winner; Impact Engine portfolio member; SXSW Civic Tech Innovation Pitch Competition runner-up; Chicago Innovation "Up and Comer" Award winner; and so much more.

Check out a brief picture of our program from the perspective of the people who use it. Visit Edovo on Vimeo for more: vimeo.com/edovo

The Role

The Director of Product will lead multiple full-time members of the Product team in an exciting, fast-growing, mission-driven startup.

GENERAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive the overall Edovo team’s strategy to make the impact we want to make: fewer people going back to jail and prison; more people connected to friends & family while incarcerated; and happier, safer staff and volunteers while maintaining our economic sustainability as a team

Be accountable for the full spectrum of Product activities, from market definition through product roadmap to product ownership and go-to-market

Help to represent the voice of students, staff, and friends & family across all parts of the product development cycle

Lead additional full-time Product team members responsible for delivering on device strategy and product analytics

Facilitate a collaborative product roadmap, “epic” planning, and execution process based on mission, values, and economic sustainability

Be responsible for prioritizing across a complex network of internal and external stakeholders while maintaining context and focus for the engineering team

Qualifications

MUST-HAVES

Significant (ideally 5+ years) experience in core “product management” skills - ability to understand user/stakeholder needs, defining requirements, influencing team members and external stakeholders, clear written/verbal communication, intellectual curiosity

Strong understanding and judgment to prioritize based on social impact and business drivers

Tenacity, drive, ownership mindset, and problem-solving spirit

Excitement about Edovo’s mission

Excitement to go on-site (into jails and prisons) and be close to staff, students, friends & family of the incarcerated to learn and build the best product to meet their needs

A knack for pulling key data points and priorities out of a complex decision-making process and influencing internal and external stakeholders from there

Significant experience in leading and developing others

Comfort working high and low – from presenting strategy & methodology to leadership team & major client stakeholders, to defining acceptance criteria for the development team

BONUS POINTS FOR

Deep experience in criminal justice reform, adult education, or telecommunications.

SQL, data science, or analytics experience

Front-end or back-end development experience

Experience working, volunteering, or personally impacted by the jail/prison system

Details

Location: Chicago, IL

Salary: Yearly

Department: Content Team; Role reports to CEO and Senior Vice President

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Inquiries

Edovo is an impact driven private company. We offer our employees an exceptional workplace and fully paid benefits for team members and their families. We hire tenacious, innovative and passionate people and give them opportunities to grow and succeed.

If you've had the chance to read all the way through this job description, after you've applied, send an email to David Northridge at David.Northridge@edovo.com. Please include "[Unlock Potential]" in the subject of your email and a brief statement of 1) why you're excited about this opportunity and 2) why you'd knock it out of the park. No formal cover letter required, just tell us a bit about you! We look forward to meeting you!

Teams with bold missions need diverse ideas to make the most impact. For that reason, Edovo is committed to building diverse and inclusive work spaces. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. And yes, we believe in second chances.