The following job description outlines the typical role and responsibilities of a product director with reports at an EdTech company. Current actual job descriptions of open positions across EdTech can be viewed on our Jobs Board.

Typical Titles May Include:

• CPO
• Product Director
• VP Product

Description:

At [company name], we foster innovative schools and learning by [company mission/product function]. We’re a diverse, creative group who values strong relationships, and we need a new [job title] to lead a team of problem solvers and help solve complex business issues from strategy to execution

[Job title] reports to the CEO and will manage four Product Managers. Creative thinkers with a passion for education and attention to detail will thrive in this role.

Must be well-versed in [market/specific clientele], which will help inform overall product strategy. Must also be adaptable, level-headed, and quick to pivot in order to clients’ ever-changing needs. The individual in this role needs to exhibit a high level of professionalism and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach a team of product managers
• Lead regular group sessions with the product team to discuss opportunities to improve performance and introduce changes to products and processes
• Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinions from all members of the team
• Collaborate cross-functionally, working with a variety of teams to identify and prioritize ways in which the product can support our internal processes, customers, and end-users in more efficient and effective ways
• Establish and track a manageable set of activity and productivity metrics for the product team
• Ruthlessly prioritize features based on impact and ROI
• Become an expert on [company name]’s clients and end-users, using quantitative and qualitative research to synthesize product requirements that enhance user satisfaction and champion our users’ needs
• Define, track, and analyze metrics that inform the success of our product, including KPIs and A/B tests
• Maintain product and market knowledge to determine [company name]’s strategic and competitive position
• Identify opportunities to incorporate new product features on an ongoing basis.

Required Experience/Skills:

• 5+ years successfully managing a team and meeting or exceeding goals
• Minimum 3 years of product management or equivalent work experience, including working with a software engineering team to build products from concept to launch
• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing opportunities, balance customer needs with business priorities, and articulate the rationale behind those decisions
• Strong experience using analytics, user research, and structured thinking to drive decisions and improve products
• Ability to balance many projects simultaneously and prioritize time and energy
• Experience working hand-in-hand with design teams to deliver positive and engaging user experiences
• Proficiency in Office 365, Google suite, web-based presentation tools, & video conference tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills via phone, Slack, and email
• Proven creative problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills
• High emotional intelligence
• Strong leadership skills that include mentoring, negotiation, conflict management, influencing, facilitation, collaboration, and teamwork across all levels of the organization
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Self-starter
• Willingness to learn and grow
• A positive attitude and aptitude for fun

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Master’s degree
• Prior experience or demonstrated interest in EdTech and/or education

Working at [Company Name]:

[Company name] is a 100% remote workforce [if not, list company location]. We value individuality, creativity, diversity, and the health of all our employees; you’re not just a number here. Strong communication and collaboration not only make us better as a business, but as individuals. We also like to have fun and don’t take ourselves too seriously.

Compensation & Benefits:

[Company name] offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. Benefits include:

• Generous healthcare plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401K plan with a 10% company match
• Flexible PTO plus a floating holiday
• Paid VTO (“volunteer time off” to do community service/charity work)
• Paid degree-seeking college and/or professional development classes
• Fitness and childcare reimbursement

Plus, this is a remote position, so fully work from home or wherever you like! [If not, list whether position is full- or part-time and where company is located.]

About [Company Name]:

[Brief description of your company and its product and/or mission]