Girls Who Code

Associate Product Manager

New York, U.S.

Full-Time

Remote

$58,000 – $72,000 per year

TLDR

Support the continuous improvement of digital platforms while developing foundational product management skills in a collaborative team environment.

Girls Who Code (“GWC”) is seeking an Associate Product Manager, to support the continued development and improvement of our digital platforms, including HQ and related systems. This is an entry-level technical product role focused on product systems, technical support, and execution within the product lifecycle. The Product Associate will partner closely with the Senior Product Manager to support roadmap execution and contribute to building thoughtful, user-centered technology that advances our mission and supports both internal teams and external users. As an Associate Product Manager, you will play a key role in the product lifecycle - supporting requirements development, analyzing user feedback and product data, executing testing efforts, and contributing to product releases and communications. You will gain hands-on experience working with product systems, data, and cross-functional teams while developing foundational product management skills. This role is ideal for someone early in their product career who brings a technical foundation in data systems, scripting, and web technologies, and is excited to grow their technical judgment while making meaningful impact through mission-driven technology. This position is non-exempt, paid hourly, and overtime eligible. Key Responsibilities

Product Lifecycle & Delivery

Execute product development and lifecycle activities for GWC-developed products and integrated systems, including executing testing, system configuration, and integration work across platforms and tools, under the guidance of the Senior Product Manager.
Document user stories, product requirements, and technical specifications, including acceptance criteria and implementation details.
Track and analyze feature requests and user feedback to inform product improvements.
Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by executing test cases, analyzing system behavior, and documenting bugs with reproducible steps and relevant system context.
Prepare release notes and contribute to internal communications about product updates.
Write and maintain SQL queries and perform data analysis to evaluate product performance, user behavior, and system outcomes.
Utilize Google Analytics or similar web analytics platforms to monitor website performance, analyze user behavior, and surface insights that inform product decisions.

Systems, Data & Troubleshooting

Investigate and troubleshoot product-related issues by diagnosing root causes within underlying systems, data flows, and integrations, and escalate bugs to engineering partners as needed.

Monitor system performance and proactively identify risks, anomalies, or areas for improvement.

Build lightweight automations, scripts, or workflows to improve product operations and support efficiency.

Technical Implementation & Enablement

Serve as a technical point of contact for internal teams and external users by responding to product-related inquiries and troubleshooting issues.

Implement website and product updates, including content deployment, feature configuration, and system adjustments across platforms.

Utilize HTML/CSS and CMS tools to support front-end updates and platform improvements

Maintain and improve technical documentation, FAQs, and internal resources by documenting recurring issues, root causes, and system behaviors.

Analyze common user questions and support trends to inform documentation improvements and product enhancements.

Partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate requirements, clarify system behavior, and support alignment on product updates.

Create and maintain internal documentation and resources, including flowcharts that map technical workflows and system integrations, leveraging enterprise AI tools where appropriate.

Support internal staff in navigating GWC-developed products and related administrative tools through training, guidance, and updates.

Leverage our Enterprise Project Management workspace to coordinate technical support, user resources, and communications efforts.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or analytical field such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
0–2 years of experience in product management, human centered design, product development, technical support, data analysis, technical consulting, or related technical roles (internships and academic projects welcome).
Foundational experience with SQL, Python, Tableau, or similar data analysis tools, demonstrated through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
Familiarity with web technologies (HTML/CSS) or other programming/scripting languages through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
Familiarity with prompt engineering and human-in-the-loop (HITL) workflows for large language models (LLMs).
Comfort working with technical systems, troubleshooting issues, and analyzing system behavior, and quickly learning new tools and technologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex systems and issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Passion for our mission to close the gender gap in technology fields through a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with APIs, data systems, or system integrations.
Familiarity with Jira or similar project management tools and exposure to Agile practices.
Exposure to UI/UX tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.

Girls Who Code is committed to building a truly diverse and inclusive organization with a focus on valuing, serving, and understanding our target constituents, while challenging all stakeholders to think inclusively for the betterment of our programs.

Girls Who Code is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Racial and ethnic minorities and men are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. GWC is not able to sponsor employment visas.

GWC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. For individuals with a disability who would like to request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]

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Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code builds educational programs and resources focused on teaching coding and computer science to girls, women, and nonbinary individuals. Serving hundreds of thousands, they empower the next generation of tech leaders by bridging the gender gap in the tech industry through hands-on learning and community engagement. Their innovative curricula, including AI-focused courses, position them uniquely to inspire students to excel in emerging technologies.

Founded: Founded 2011
Employees: 500+ employees
Total raised: $6.5M raised

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