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Associate Software Product Manager

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

$81k–$122k/yr

Mid level

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: Product Development Lifecycle, Business Requirements, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria, Backlog Refinement

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Lead Academic Program Manager (Department Chair), WGU School of Technology – Cyber Security

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

$123k–$191k/yr

Senior

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: Product Management, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Curriculum Development, Data Analysis

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Senior Product Data Analyst

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

$91k–$136k/yr

Senior

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: Product Analytics, Instrumentation, Telemetry, Data Validation, Reporting

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Staff Software Product Manager - Communications Engineering

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

$161k–$250k/yr

Senior+

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: Product Strategy, Communication Orchestration, Conversational AI, Omnichannel Communication, Software Architecture

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(Part-Time )Family Nurse Practitioner Evaluator

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States · Remote Solely

$29/hr–$43/hr

Mid level

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: Assessment Evaluation, Clinical Feedback, Communication Skills, Technology Proficiency, Collaboration

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Enterprise Architect (API, EDA, AI)

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

$161k–$250k/yr

Senior+

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: Enterprise Architecture, API Strategy, Event-Driven Architecture, AI Integration, Cloud Platforms

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Associate Instructional Designer

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

$61k–$91k/yr

Mid level

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Adult Learning Theory, UX/UI Design, Accessibility

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Associate Business Systems Analyst - Craft Education

Nashville, Tennessee, United States · On-site

$57k–$85k/yr

Mid level

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider Craft Education as the next step i…

Skills: Data Analysis, Salesforce, Excel, Database Management, SQL

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Software Engineer II- Full stack- Java/Angular

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

$119k–$179k/yr

Mid level

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: Java, Angular, Spring, JavaScript, React

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Instructor Pre-Licensure Nursing

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States · Remote OK

$74k–$110k/yr

Mid level

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: Nursing Instruction, Pharmacology, Acute Care, Online Teaching, Adult Learning Principles

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AI Learning Product Owner- WGU Academy

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

$83k–$124k/yr

Mid level

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: Product Management, Instructional Design, Learning Science, Adult Learning Theory, Agile Development

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Staff Quality Assurance Engineer

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

Senior+

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: AWS, Apache Spark, Python, Linux, Windows Server

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Part-Time Evaluator, Cybersecurity

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States · Remote OK

$29/hr–$43/hr

Mid level

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: Cybersecurity Evaluation, Assessment Review, Feedback Provision, Competency-Based Education, Written Communication

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Senior Manager, Product Analytics

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

Senior

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: Product Analytics, Team Leadership, Data Visualization, SQL, Python

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Salesforce Engineer I

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

$98k–$147k/yr

Mid level

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: Apex, SOQL, Salesforce Flows, REST API, Salesforce Governor Limits

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Onsite Instructor, Prelicensure Clinical - Daytona, Orlando, Central Florida - Part Time

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States · On-site

$47k–$71k/yr

Mid level

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: Clinical Instruction, Nursing Education, Student Mentoring, Curriculum Implementation, Student Evaluation

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Staff Software Engineer - Agentic AI Infrastructure

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

$161k–$250k/yr

Senior+

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: Software Architecture, Java, REST, SQL, Git

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Senior P&T People Experience Generalist

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

$83k–$124k/yr

Senior

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: HR Operational Processes, Process Development, Compliance, HRIS Proficiency, Stakeholder Collaboration

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Manager, Project and Change Management

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

$117k–$210k/yr

Senior

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: Project Management, Change Management, People Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management

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SOC Analyst II

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site

$108k–$162k/yr

Mid level

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your caree…

Skills: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, SIEM, IDS/IPS

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Associate Software Product Manager

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States • On-site

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  • $81k–$122k/yr
  • Full-time
  • high school, bachelor degree
  • Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Telehealth, Mental Healthcare, Health Savings Account
  • Posted 2d ago
  • Apply by Jul 20
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Support the full software product development lifecycle from ideation to release for student-facing enrollment journeys. Collaborate with engineering, UX, and marketing teams to translate product vision into clear business requirements and measurable outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in product management or a related role. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, familiarity with Jira, and the ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments.

Full job description

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
 

Grade: Technical 404Pay Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00

Job Description

As an Associate Software Product Manager at WGU, you will help shape products that support students from their first interaction through the start of their academic journey. You will partner closely with experienced product managers while working across engineering, UX, marketing, and enrollment to turn ideas into meaningful product experiences.

You will join a team within Student Life Cycle Services (SLS), focused on improving the online-to-enrollment journey through a student’s first day of class. This role is ideal for someone early in their product career who brings curiosity, analytical thinking, and a desire to grow into a high-impact Product Manager. You will be expected to build a strong foundation in outcome-driven product development, learning how to connect strategy to measurable results.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Support the full product development lifecycle including ideation, design, testing, documentation, and release activities
  • Turn product vision and direction from senior product leaders into clear business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria with guidance
  • Collaborate with engineering, UX, marketing, and other stakeholders to build simple, effective solutions to complex problems
  • Contribute to backlog refinement and prioritization while balancing stakeholder needs and product value
  • Help define user flows, support mockups, and ensure alignment across cross-functional teams
  • Participate in QA, user acceptance testing, and release readiness to ensure high-quality outcomes
  • Use data and feedback to help evaluate product performance and confirm problems are effectively solved

What You’ll Bring

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1 year of relevant experience as a product manager, product owner, or related role
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in measuring success through outcomes
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build strong working relationships
  • Comfort working in ambiguity and adapting to evolving priorities
  • Clear communication skills with the ability to translate ideas into structured requirements
  • Familiarity with tools such as Jira and Microsoft Office; exposure to AI tools is a plus

Bonus Points

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • 3+ years of experience as a software product manager, product owner, or similar role
  • Experience in education technology or mission-driven organizations
  • Exposure to agile product development practices

What to Expect

At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration.

We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.
  • Introductory call (30 min)
  • Hiring manager interview (30 min)
  • Panel interview (1 hour)

Work Location

This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, UT office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.

Visa Sponsorship

While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

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Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.

Related keywords

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About Western Governors University

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Opportunity begins with learning

Industry
Higher Education
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1987
Headquarters
Maryland, Funkstown
LinkedIn followers
388

Western Governors University (WGU) is a pioneering online university committed to providing accessible, affordable, and career-focused education for students worldwide. Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors, WGU is designed to meet the needs of modern learners, offering competency-based programs that empower students to advance their careers at their own pace. With over 300,000 graduates, WGU is recognized as a leader in online education, offering accredited bachelor's and master's degree programs in business, IT, teaching, and healthcare. Our innovative learning model focuses on real-world skills, personalized mentorship, and flexibility, making higher education achievable for working professionals and those balancing education with other life commitments. At WGU, we are transforming lives through education, bridging the skills gap, and creating pathways to opportunity in high-demand industries. Join a university where success is measured by your potential—not just your grades. 📚 Learn more about us: www.wgu.college 🌟 Ready to shape your future? Explore our programs today!

Offices: Maryland, Funkstown 00100, US

Competency-Based EducationOnline LearningWorkforce-Ready Skills DevelopmentBusiness Management & LeadershipInformation Technology & CybersecurityTeacher Education & LicensureNursing & Healthcare Leadershipand Affordable Higher Education
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About Western Governors University

LinkedInVisit site

Opportunity begins with learning

Industry
Higher Education
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1987
Headquarters
Maryland, Funkstown
LinkedIn followers
388

Western Governors University (WGU) is a pioneering online university committed to providing accessible, affordable, and career-focused education for students worldwide. Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors, WGU is designed to meet the needs of modern learners, offering competency-based programs that empower students to advance their careers at their own pace. With over 300,000 graduates, WGU is recognized as a leader in online education, offering accredited bachelor's and master's degree programs in business, IT, teaching, and healthcare. Our innovative learning model focuses on real-world skills, personalized mentorship, and flexibility, making higher education achievable for working professionals and those balancing education with other life commitments. At WGU, we are transforming lives through education, bridging the skills gap, and creating pathways to opportunity in high-demand industries. Join a university where success is measured by your potential—not just your grades. 📚 Learn more about us: www.wgu.college 🌟 Ready to shape your future? Explore our programs today!

Offices: Maryland, Funkstown 00100, US

Competency-Based EducationOnline LearningWorkforce-Ready Skills DevelopmentBusiness Management & LeadershipInformation Technology & CybersecurityTeacher Education & LicensureNursing & Healthcare Leadershipand Affordable Higher Education
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