Product Owner - AI, Cloud, SE and Devops

Per Scholas is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-oriented Product Owner to lead our Software Engineering, DevOps, and Cloud curriculum portfolio.

In this role, you will serve as the vertical subject-matter expert (SME) and curriculum product owner—translating labor market intelligence, employer demand, and instructional research into high-quality, scalable learning products that drive learner outcomes, credential attainment, and job placement.

You will own discovery, define the learner's experience intent, translate technical requirements into clear learning objectives and measurable assessments, and partner cross-functionally through build, launch, and continuous improvement.

You bring an engineering background with strong cloud fluency (AWS and/or Azure) and the ability to translate real-world technical requirements into clear learning objectives, competency maps, hands-on labs, and measurable assessments.

You will embed AI-enabled engineering workflows into the curriculum (e.g., AI-assisted coding, testing, and DevOps automation) while promoting responsible and effective AI usage aligned to employer expectations

Serve as the primary curriculum strategy lead in partner and funder discovery—translating business requirements into learning objectives, assessments, and curriculum design intent.

Roadmap Ownership & Strategic Alignment:

Own and maintain the multi-year curriculum product roadmap, with clear prioritization criteria, explicit tradeoffs, and documented decisions across market-driven, customized, and alumni offerings.

Establish and maintain a disciplined Operating Rhythm, including discovery-to-delivery planning, milestone tracking, and monthly portfolio reviews tied to outcomes and capacity.

Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management, including opportunity intake, discovery, evaluation, build decisions, implementation, adoption, performance improvement, and strategic sunsetting.

Define and uphold curriculum product standards (quality, consistency, accessibility, assessment rigor, credential alignment) and ensure adoption across the portfolio.

For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting

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