Chief Product Officer

OpenLiteracy•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•$130,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

OpenLiteracy is dedicated to addressing the critical issue of low reading proficiency among students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds. The organization has developed a 1:1, high-impact tutoring model that connects certified teachers with students in need. This model has shown proven effectiveness, with a recent randomized control trial indicating it's on track for ESSA Tier 1 STRONG evidence. OpenLiteracy is a small, mission-driven team focused on making a significant impact in education.

Requirements

BA/BS degree
At least 5 years of relevant product management experience in education technology or a related field, including K-12 curriculum
Demonstrated strategic mindset with the ability to set vision and drive execution
Data-driven approach to product decisions and measuring success
Experience working in the K-12 education sector
Experience managing engineering teams
U.S. work authorization

Nice To Haves

Experience taking a curriculum product to market
Familiarity with literacy or intervention programs
Fluency in state supplementary curriculum adoption markets
Advanced degree
Classroom teaching experience
Familiarity with K-12 tutoring services, ed-tech, or similar fields
Strong experience in leadership roles
Understanding of the MTSS landscape from both the buyer and user perspective

Responsibilities

Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the product, guiding it from its beta stage to full market readiness.
Develop the vision for Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention curriculum.
Shape the go-to-market strategy for the curriculum product.
Closely track data to understand the tool's impact on teachers and student outcomes.
Stay informed about the ed-tech market and competitive landscape to inform product, design, and development decisions.
Build go-to-market strategies, conduct cost analysis, and make investment recommendations.
Manage the budget to ensure resources are allocated effectively.
Partner with curriculum, assessment, and engineering teams to build new features and prioritize development.
Design and conduct pilots, user interviews, and focus groups to gather feedback and drive product decisions.
Collaborate with designers, the Director of Curriculum, and engineering on human-centered design and product iteration.
Act as the product expert, working with marketing, sales, and implementation teams.
Support customer conversations, sales meetings, and pilot initiatives.