Senior Product Manager, 12Twenty
$100-140k
Plus equity
Early-career talent platform
Open for applications
Early-career talent platform
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$100-140k
Plus equity
21-100 employees
Company mission
To make career development and hiring simpler, more equitable, and more efficient - from the first hire after college all the way to retirement.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus
- 5+ years of experience in product management, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role
- Proven success leading B2B SaaS product initiatives in the recruiting, staffing, or talent acquisition space
- Strong understanding of the product lifecycle, from research and strategy through execution and iteration
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
- Experience working with Agile teams and product tools (e.g., Jira, Productboard, Figma, Mixpanel)
- Passion for solving complex problems at the intersection of education, recruiting, and technology
- If you are a strategic thinker, passionate about building innovative products, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we invite you to apply for the Senior Product Manager position at 12twenty. Join us in shaping the future of career services and recruiting solutions!
What the job involves
- 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
- You will collaborate across engineering, design, marketing, and customer success to define and deliver product experiences that drive measurable outcomes for our users
- Own the long-term product vision and strategy for a major product line or initiative
- Define and communicate a clear product roadmap aligned with company goals and user needs
- Evaluate and prioritize product opportunities based on market research, customer input, and business impact
- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams through the entire product development lifecycle—from ideation through launch and iteration
- Ensure clear communication and alignment between product, engineering, design, marketing, and sales
- Represent the product team in strategic discussions with executive leadership
- Engage directly with users and customers to uncover pain points, workflows, and success metrics
- Conduct competitive analysis and stay on top of industry trends, particularly in HR tech, recruiting platforms, and higher ed software
- Partner with UX and research teams to deliver intuitive, accessible, and high-impact user experiences
- Lead discovery processes including user interviews, data analysis, and prototype testing
- Leverage user feedback, support insights, and usage data to continuously iterate and improve the product
- Collaborate with marketing and customer success teams to deliver successful product launches
- Develop positioning, messaging, and documentation that enable sales and support teams to succeed
- Monitor and analyze product KPIs to ensure ongoing value delivery and user engagement
Our take
12Twenty stands out in the employment and recruitment landscape with its specialized focus on graduated and early-career professionals. Leveraging deep-data analytics, the platform bridges the gap between companies and job seekers, addressing the shortcomings of traditional job centers and employment agencies.
While 12Twnety's roots are firmly planted in the US market, its success and expertise position it well for international growth. As the demand for specialized recruitment solutions continues to rise globally, branching out to other countries presents promising avenues for the platform to broaden its reach and impact.
With a proven track record of success and a strong foundation of funding and expertise, the company is well-equipped to capitalize on emerging trends and opportunities in the employment and recruitment sector. by staying ahead of the curve and continuously adapting to the evolving needs of both job seekers and employers, 12Twenty is primed to shape the future of early-career recruitment and make a lasting impact on the global job market.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- Generous PTO policy
- Full benefits, including 401(k)
- Regular team happy hours and activities
- Remote work flexibility
Company HQ
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA
Leadership
Kenny Berlin
(CEO)Previously Product Manager Intern at Amazon, Special Assistant to the CEO for Strategy & Operations at Friendgiftr, and Structural Engineer at Klingstubbins and Haynes Whaley Associates.
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