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Our platform gives district finance teams real-time visibility and traceability into every dollar collected at the school level; whether it’s cash, check, or digital. From field trips to fundraisers, we help them manage every dollar with confidence. More than 27,000 schools across North America trust KEV to manage over $8 billion annually. By unifying payments, accounting, and reporting, KEV simplifies life for bookkeepers, builds trust with parents, and gives finance leaders the oversight their current systems cannot. It’s how we help schools stay compliant, reduce risk, and focus on what matters most, student success.\nBacked by Five Arrows, the PE arm of Rothschild & Co., KEV is investing more than ever to support K-12 in a world of tighter budgets, rising scrutiny, and fast-changing tech. We’re headquartered in Toronto, with offices across North America.\nIf you’re excited by the idea of building tech that protects schools, empowers finance teams, and improves education through better systems, KEV is the place for you.\nAbout the Role \nThe Senior Product Manager is a strategic leader who owns the full product lifecycle - from concept validation through post-launch optimization - across KEV's core platform domains. You will define product vision and roadmap, drive cross-functional execution, and own measurable customer outcomes and business impact. This role partners directly with engineering, design, sales, customer success, and executive leadership to deliver scalable, high-impact SaaS solutions that drive sustainable growth. \nAs a Senior PM, you are the voice of the product to leadership, customers, and the organization. You set direction, articulate the \"why\" behind strategic choices, and hold teams accountable to ambitious outcomes. You think in terms of product cycles, not sprints - balancing near-term execution with multi-quarter strategic positioning. \nHow You'll Contribute \nOwn the product roadmap - defining quarterly and annual strategy, prioritizing bets based on customer impact and business value, communicating vision clearly to executives, customers, and cross-functional teams \nDrive concept-to-launch ownership - owning discovery, validation, specification, execution alignment, launch strategy, and post-launch optimization across your product area \nLead executive communication and stakeholder alignment - presenting quarterly progress, product strategy, and business impact to leadership; influencing roadmap decisions and resource allocation through clear, data-driven narratives \nEstablish product-market fit and scalability - defining success metrics, monitoring leading/lagging indicators, and iterating strategy based on customer feedback and competitive dynamics \nOwn customer outcomes and adoption - partnering closely with sales, customer success, and support to understand adoption barriers, ensure smooth launches, and drive measurable customer satisfaction and ROI \nBuild scalable product operations frameworks - designing repeatable processes for discovery, planning, execution, and feedback loops that enable teams to move quickly and deliver predictably \nPartner strategically with distributed engineering teams - working effectively across time zones and global contexts to drive execution, maintain quality standards, and build strong team partnerships \nOptimize product and technical architecture decisions - collaborating with engineering leadership on scalability, technical debt, and long-term platform positioning \nDrive competitive positioning and go-to-market strategy - understanding the competitive landscape, identifying differentiation opportunities, and partnering with go-to-market teams on launch strategy and messaging \nMentor and develop the product team - elevating product thinking across the organization and contributing to a culture of execution excellence and continuous improvement \nWho You Are \n 7+ years of product management experience in B2B SaaS, with 3+ years in a senior capacity (FinTech, EdTech, or high-growth SaaS preferred) \nProven track record of owning products from concept through post-launch - with examples of products you've taken from discovery through successful launch and scaled adoption \nStrategic executive communicator - comfortable presenting to C-suite and key stakeholders; able to translate strategy into compelling narratives and influence resource decisions \nExperienced in product-led roadmap ownership - defining strategy independently, making prioritization tradeoffs, and articulating the \"why\" behind key decisions \n Strong understanding of customer impact and business metrics - able to define success holistically (adoption, revenue, satisfaction, competitive position) and measure progress against key indicators \nSystems thinker - able to balance strategic vision with operational excellence, design scalable processes, and eliminate inefficiencies \nCollaborative but decisive - skilled at building alignment across functions while owning final decisions and accountability for outcomes \nCustomer obsessed - deep empathy for user problems, strong listening skills, and a track record of translating customer feedback into product direction \nPassion for AI-driven product innovation - familiarity with how AI/ML capabilities can be embedded in product strategy or strong desire to lead this exploration \n\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive compensation - We believe in rewarding great work with fair, competitive pay.\nMeaningful benefits - Because your well-being matters; both at work and at home.\n Retirement Savings Support - We help you plan for your future with company-matched programs, including RRSP matching in Canada and 401(k) contributions in the U.S.\nProfessional development - We invest in your growth with ongoing learning, stretch opportunities, and continuing education, including KEV Academy for onboarding and skill-building, plus KEV University, our online platform offering a wide range of courses.\nHybrid model - 3 days in the office to collaborate and connect, with flexibility the rest of the week.\nFlexible PTO - Take the time you need to recharge with close to 4 weeks of vacation and a company-wide holiday closure\n Office perks - Enjoy a fully stocked snack bar and occasional catered lunches-because we know that great conversations (and ideas) often start around good food.\nSalary Range - $120,000 - 150,000 Note: This range reflects expected compensation at the time of posting. Final offers may vary based on skills, experience, location, and internal equity.\nWhy You’llLove Working at KEV \nMake a real difference every day - At KEV, your work supports children, parents, and schools across North America. We don’t just build software, we create solutions that simplify lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is rooted in impact, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of K-12 education. \nThe KEV Way - At KEV, you’ll never feel stuck in the status quo. You’ll be part of a team that’s constantly questioning, improving, and innovating-always with one guiding focus: How does this help our schools and the students they serve?It’s a culture that challenges you to do your best work while reminding you why it matters. \nGrow with us - We’re scaling fast, and so are our people. At KEV, you’ll have real opportunities to learn, develop, and shape your career. Whether advancing in your role or exploring a new path, you’ll be supported every step of the way. \nWork alongside excellence - You’ll be part of a team with integrity who treat their colleagues with respect. who are accomplished but humble, collaborative but accountable. It’s a place where you can do your best work while feeling supported and inspired by the people around you. \nCelebrate Community and Culture - At KEV, we connect, recognize, and celebrate our people. Join Club KEV for team-building fun, hear directly from customers in our Voice of Customer Series, stay aligned with Monthly Townhalls, and be inspired by the KEVite Awards, where top contributors are recognized by their peers.\nThis job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by an individual joining the KEV team in this or any other capacity. \nKEV Group is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with your recruiter. \nKEV Group is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.\nKEV may use AI-enabled tools to support components of our recruitment process. These tools are used to support human decision making. 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