{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://www.clever.com/about/careers?gh_jid=8186111","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":3542409,"location":{"name":"San Francisco, CA, OR Anywhere in the Continental U.S."},"metadata":[{"id":10278400,"name":"Division","value":"Product \u0026 Design","value_type":"single_select"}],"id":8186111,"updated_at":"2026-09-16T12:09:08-04:00","requisition_id":"403","title":"[Contract] Product Marketing Manager – Competitive Intelligence \u0026 AI Beta Program ","company_name":"Clever","first_published":"2026-09-15T15:51:21-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Clever is on a mission to connect every student to a world of learning. As the leading identity platform for education, more than 111,000 schools worldwide use Clever to power secure digital learning experiences. With Clever’s layered security solutions, schools can protect access and identities for all staff, teachers, and students. With a secure identity platform for schools and a network of leading application providers, Clever is committed to advancing education with technology that works for students everywhere. Clever, a Kahoot! company, has an office in San Francisco, CA, but you can visit us at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.clever.com/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;clever.com \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;anytime.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Clever is building out our AI strategy and needs a contract Product Marketing Manager to up-level our competitive intelligence program and stand up an external beta. This is an analyst/researcher role, not a campaign or launch position: the core of the job is structured interviewing, competitive research, and synthesis into a clear point of view that Product, Engineering, and Marketing leadership can act on. You\u0026#39;ll work in lock-step with Product and Engineering as they define external use cases for the platform, and your output becomes the foundation for Clever\u0026#39;s 2027 go-to-market in this space.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ENGAGEMENT DETAILS:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a temporary role best suited for someone who can manage their time independently while collaborating closely with established teams.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Contract Dates:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; ASAP start – January 15, 2027\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Commitment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Part-time, 20 hrs/week\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Location\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Anywhere in the U.S. (remote)\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;$85/hour\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;WHAT YOU\u0026#39;LL OWN:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Competitive intelligence:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Update and up-level our existing CI program – refresh the monitoring cadence, stand up a formal win-loss interview process, and produce a synthesized view of the agentic identity landscape. This builds on and connects to our existing Schools-side CI on ClassLink and Identity Automation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Beta program:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Recruit and manage external beta customers/design partners for the AI product development work – owning timeline, participant engagement, and structured feedback capture end to end.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven experience running competitive intelligence programs and/or win-loss research in a B2B software company – ability to go from raw signal to a defensible, actionable point of view.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience recruiting and managing external beta/design-partner programs, including structured customer interviewing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfortable interfacing directly with Product and Engineering leadership and prospective enterprise customers without heavy oversight – this is a senior, largely self-directed contract role.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong synthesis and writing skills: able to turn interviews and research into a clear, usable point of view, not just raw notes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;EdTech, identity/auth, or AI infrastructure background is a plus, but not required.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Available for a focused, part-time engagement with a hard deliverable date.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em data-stringify-type=\u0026quot;italic\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Commitment to inclusion and belonging: Clever believes that the classrooms we serve and our company’s halls should be spaces that are diverse and inclusive. We seek opportunities and celebrate actions that further allow us to build diverse teams, include every voice, and create a safe space for everyone to bring their authentic selves into the workplace.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;By the end of the contract, Clever has: a refreshed, running competitive intelligence program with a defined cadence; a completed beta program with documented customer learnings; and a synthesized point of view on the agentic identity market – all handed off in a format the incoming PMM lead can pick up directly, with no ramp-up time. The final week of the contract is reserved specifically for documentation and a handoff briefing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Clever does not conduct interviews via text or Telegram. We will never ask for your financial information or reimbursement of equipment of any kind. If you receive any communications regarding employment with Clever that you think might be a scam, please email \u0026lt;strong data-stringify-type=\u0026quot;bold\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a class=\u0026quot;c-link\u0026quot; href=\u0026quot;mailto:recruitingscam@clever.co\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot; data-stringify-link=\u0026quot;mailto:recruitingscam@clever.co\u0026quot; data-sk=\u0026quot;tooltip_parent\u0026quot;\u0026gt;recruitingscam@clever.com.\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;If you are a resident of Colorado, please note you have the right to redact your age-related information like age, birth date, or dates of schooling.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":84343,"name":"Product Marketing","child_ids":[],"parent_id":226832}],"offices":[{"id":74679,"name":"Remote or Anywhere in the Continental U.S.","location":"Remote or Anywhere in the Continental U.S.","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null},{"id":554,"name":"San Francisco, CA","location":"San Francisco, CA, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":"\u003cp\u003eWe use Greenhouse’s AI-powered Talent Matching tool to compare your application against our job requirements.\u003c/p\u003e","include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/8186111/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://www.clever.com/about/careers?gh_jid=8110207","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":3513227,"location":{"name":"San Francisco, CA, OR Anywhere in the Continental U.S."},"metadata":[{"id":10278400,"name":"Division","value":"Engineering","value_type":"single_select"}],"id":8110207,"updated_at":"2026-09-11T17:36:52-04:00","requisition_id":"402","title":"Engineering Manager","company_name":"Clever","first_published":"2026-08-17T11:24:20-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Clever is on a mission to connect every student to a world of learning. As the leading identity platform for education, more than 111,000 schools worldwide use Clever to power secure digital learning experiences. With Clever’s layered security solutions, schools can protect access and identities for all staff, teachers, and students. With a secure identity platform for schools and a network of leading application providers, Clever is committed to advancing education with technology that works for students everywhere. Clever, a Kahoot! company, has an office in San Francisco, CA, but you can visit us at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.clever.com/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;clever.com \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;anytime.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 14pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Team \u0026amp;amp; Opportunity\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Classroom Experience team at Clever builds the digital gateway to the classroom. As the Engineering Manager, you will lead the team responsible for our most visible products, including the Clever Portal—the daily starting point for millions of students and teachers. We are hiring a leader to help us expand our reach from the classroom into new frontiers like browser extensions and beyond, including future explorations of resource access outside our core products. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will manage the execution of our most visible user-facing products, hire and develop world-class engineering talent, and ensure that our technical strategy continues to provide simple, secure access to learning for everyone.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 14pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How You’ll Make an Impact\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The problem you’ll solve:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; You will lead the team that scales our primary classroom user interfaces, connecting users to their learning applications through interfaces that work for kindergarteners in the classroom, through to administrators in the central office, and ensuring that the experience remains robust, delightful, and lightning-fast.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who you’ll partner with:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; You will be a key strategic partner to Product, Design, and Marketing to define our roadmap, while working alongside other Engineering Managers to drive organizational best practices.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What success looks like:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Success is a high-performing, inclusive team that delivers reliable, business-critical software, meets 99.98%+ uptime targets, and fosters a culture of continuous mentorship and professional growth.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Key projects you’ll lead:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; You will drive the execution of accessible UIs and next-generation APIs that drive expanded, simple, and secure access to learning applications.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 14pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We’re Looking For\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 12pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Skills \u0026amp;amp; Experience (Must-Haves)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;People Leadership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 3+ years of experience managing engineering teams, with a proven ability to build high-impact teams — mentoring and coaching engineers at all levels while holding a consistently high bar.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Foundation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 5+ years of software development experience with strong fundamentals in full-stack architecture and system design, along with familiarity with how core authentication concepts extend to device-level login.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;AI Development Tools: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Familiarity with leveraging AI coding tools (such as Claude Code or Cursor) to enhance development workflow, productivity, and code quality.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cultural Alignment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; A commitment to \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;understand and prioritize the Clever engineering culture\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; (see our blog post on\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://engineering.clever.com/2017/09/06/defining-clevers-engineering-culture/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Defining Clever\u0026#39;s Engineering Culture\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Operational Excellence:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience with operational change management and process improvement.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Communication \u0026amp;amp; Collaboration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage distributed, remote teams while building alignment across cross-functional stakeholders.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Inclusive Leadership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; A deep commitment to building diverse and inclusive teams where every voice is heard.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 12pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Consumer-Facing Scale:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience managing teams that build products for millions of concurrent users.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;High Availability:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience managing business-critical services with strict uptime requirements (99.98%+).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technology Proficiency:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Familiarity with our core technologies, including \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Go, Node.js, TypeScript, and React\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, managing services within the AWS Ecosystem, and native device technologies.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 14pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits \u0026amp;amp; Perks\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Competitive salary\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Flexible PTO and Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mental healthcare services\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Professional development budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Annual company retreat + team events\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 12pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Salary Transparency\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The range of our base salary cash compensation for this role for candidates living in the United States, besides NYC and San Francisco, CA, is between\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; 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For candidates living in NYC and San Francisco, CA, it’s between\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;$183,000 - $253,000.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;All final offers are determined using multiple factors, including experience and level of expertise.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 14pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Inclusion \u0026amp;amp; Belonging\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Clever believes classrooms and our company should be diverse and inclusive. We celebrate actions that build diverse teams, include every voice, and create safe spaces for everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Clever does not conduct interviews via text or Telegram. We will never ask for your financial information or reimbursement of equipment of any kind. If you receive any communications regarding employment with Clever that you think might be a scam, please email \u0026lt;strong data-stringify-type=\u0026quot;bold\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a class=\u0026quot;c-link\u0026quot; href=\u0026quot;mailto:recruitingscam@clever.co\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot; data-stringify-link=\u0026quot;mailto:recruitingscam@clever.co\u0026quot; data-sk=\u0026quot;tooltip_parent\u0026quot;\u0026gt;recruitingscam@clever.com.\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;If you are a resident of Colorado, please note you have the right to redact your age-related information like age, birth date, or dates of schooling.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":226825,"name":"Classroom Experience","child_ids":[],"parent_id":226828}],"offices":[{"id":74679,"name":"Remote or Anywhere in the Continental U.S.","location":"Remote or Anywhere in the Continental U.S.","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null},{"id":554,"name":"San Francisco, CA","location":"San Francisco, CA, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":"\u003cp\u003eWe use Greenhouse’s AI-powered Talent Matching tool to compare your application against our job requirements.\u003c/p\u003e","include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/8110207/ai_opt_out"}],"meta":{"total":2}}