VP, Product Management for Higher Ed (Remote)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a VP, Product Management for Higher Education (Remote) in the United States.

In this role, you will lead the product strategy for a suite of higher education offerings, driving customer-centric innovation and measurable business outcomes. You will manage and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Your expertise will guide the development and execution of product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market opportunities. You will partner with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, and marketing to deliver scalable solutions. This position provides the opportunity to shape the future of digital learning products, optimize team performance, and influence organizational strategy in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Accountabilities

• Define and execute a clear product vision and strategy aligned with business objectives and customer outcomes.
• Conduct continuous discovery to understand customer needs, identify problems, and uncover opportunities for innovation.
• Prioritize product initiatives based on customer impact, business value, and technical feasibility, driving outcome-focused roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, design, marketing, and other teams to ensure alignment and autonomy of product teams.
• Establish and refine product discovery and delivery processes, iterating based on customer feedback and performance data.
• Develop, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of product managers, promoting a culture of customer insight, business acumen, and technical proficiency.
• Define and track key metrics to evaluate product success and advocate for necessary investments to leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in product management within a technology organization.
• 10+ years of experience in product management leadership, with proven ability to build and lead empowered, high-performing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of the Product Operating Model, including outcome-driven prioritization and customer-centric product development.
• Track record of successfully launching and scaling innovative products in higher education or related markets.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and remote work environment.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Flexible remote work arrangements.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement savings plans with company contributions.
• Paid time off and professional development support.
• Inclusive and collaborative work culture that values diversity and belonging.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias, focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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