Job Overview
As the Senior Vice President of Product Strategy, directly reporting to the President, you will be the visionary force behind the growth and evolution of Learning A-Z’s product portfolio, focusing on PreK-5 education solutions with a foundation in literacy. This role demands a blend of passion, experience, and leadership in steering our teams in product management, design, and content development. Your mission will be to spark curiosity, enhance understanding, and foster a lifelong love of learning in elementary students.
In this pivotal role, you will orchestrate a forward-thinking, multi-year strategy for our SaaS-based, supplemental product range, beloved in the PreK-6 sector. You will be instrumental in refining existing products and innovating new solutions, ensuring they are research-driven, user-friendly, and drive measurable impactful experiences for students, teachers, and administrators. Collaborating with cross-functional peers in finance, operations, engineering, marketing, and sales, your efforts will be in perfect harmony with our overarching business strategy.
Job Responsibilities
- Spearhead the product planning process in concert with senior leadership, crafting an evolving portfolio that encapsulates educational trends, industry best practices, and customer insights.
- Build strategic partnerships with finance, sales, and marketing teams to drive comprehensive customer research, competitive analysis, and the development of compelling product narratives and business cases.
- Collaboratively work with Engineering and Operations to consistently deliver top-tier SaaS products, focusing on timely delivery, budget adherence, and the implementation of best practices in product development, vendor management, and lifecycle management.
- Provide exemplary leadership and mentorship to the product teams, aligning them with the strategic vision, setting ambitious goals, and fostering a culture of high performance and engagement. Commit to the continuous professional development of team members.
- Embody and articulate Learning A-Z’s educational vision, ensuring the integrity and quality of our solutions through meticulous oversight of content development, UX/UI design, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies and educational methodologies. Represent Learning A-Z in industry events and engage with educational leaders to maintain our leadership position.
- Lead the conceptualization, design, and launch of innovative products by:
- Developing a strategic, market-responsive product plan informed by diverse market inputs and business needs.
- Crafting and refining prototypes based on customer feedback and research.
- Defining the educational vision, product specifications, use cases, and attributes of each project.
- Ensuring market enthusiasm and readiness through comprehensive go-to-market strategies for impactful product launches.
- Managing resource allocations, project schedules, and budgets in collaboration with ePMO.
- Proactively addressing challenges, optimizing workflows and resources, and establishing processes for continuous improvement in development efficiency and product quality.
- Collaborating with customer-facing teams to support product implementation and gather insights for future product iterations.
- Engage with educational thought leaders, authors, and advisory boards to gather continuous feedback, enhancing the user-friendliness and educational efficacy of our programs.
- Continuously evaluate competitor products, fostering team awareness of market dynamics to seize product opportunities and enhance product performance, with an eye towards increased effectiveness and profitability.
- Assess and recommend strategic partnerships and acquisition opportunities, focusing on enhancing our instructional capabilities.
Education And Experience- Possession of a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) in Education or a related discipline. A master’s degree or higher is strongly preferred, underlining a commitment to academic excellence and a deep understanding of educational theories and practices.
- At least ten years of senior leadership experience in product management, content development, product marketing, and product development, specifically within the PreK-6 instructional literacy materials domain. Experience should include a focus on literacy and highlighting an alignment with our literacy-centric mission.
- Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth within a multi-product organization, particularly through the introduction and enhancement of innovative product initiatives.
- Comprehensive management experience encompassing planning, scheduling, budgeting, team development, and vendor management.
- A solid background in instructional design, indicating an ability to create educational content that is both engaging and effective.
- A proven track record of delivering product launches on time, meeting, or exceeding market needs.
- A deep-seated experience in the development of elementary literacy products, combined with established relationships with leading experts in the field.
Core Competencies- Demonstrated ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced setting, seamlessly adapting to evolving circumstances and challenges.
- A profound commitment to education, underpinned by an exceptional mission orientation.
- A fervent passion for innovation and continuous improvement, coupled with a strategic, optimistic, and decisive approach to product strategy and development.
- A deep understanding of the needs and challenges faced by teachers.
- Outstanding communication and presentation abilities.
- Robust leadership skills with a proven track record of influencing teams and key decision-makers.
- An approachable demeanor, being a good listener who values diverse perspectives.
- A strong advocate for excellence, creativity, teamwork, integrity, and collaboration.
- A capacity for humor, openness, and accessibility, contributing to a positive and supportive work environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build, inspire, and coach successful teams.
- Skilled in leading and managing change, ensuring smooth transitions and the continuous alignment of product strategies with evolving business needs.
Why Work With Us?When you work with Learning A-Z, you’ll be helping students across the globe develop the comprehension, curiosity, and continued joy of learning they need to succeed in today’s world.
We’ve been awarded numerous accolades from a wide variety of edtech organizations. Our flagship products Reading A-Z, Raz-Kids, and Raz-Plus are beloved by teachers and students alike, and are currently used by approximately 1/5 of public students in the United States.
To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.learninga-z.com.
An Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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