Director, Product Management - Cengage School

Cengage Group

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About The Position

We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Cengage Group’s portfolio of businesses supports student choice by providing a range of pathways that help learners achieve their goals and lead a choice-filled life. Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/. What you'll do here: As the Director of Product Management for Cengage School, you will lead the development and execution of product strategies, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and successfully implement world-class solutions that make learning experiences more connected, efficient, and insightful. The Director of Product Management is responsible for managing and encouraging a high-performing product management team and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. If you are passionate about digital transformation and excited to compete in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this role is made for you!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a comparable area, or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of experience in product management
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful product strategies.
• Experience in managing and motivating a distributed team.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven experience in successfully launching and scaling innovative products.
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy and Vision: Collaborate with business leaders and customers to align with business goals and customer outcomes.
• Lead and mentor the team around continuous discovery processes to understand customer needs, identify problems, and find opportunities for innovation.
• Product Management Leadership: Develop a team of skilled product managers who act as mini-CEOs for their products.
• Lead the team through the change to the Product Operating Model and build a strong and collaborative culture.
• Assess team performance, invest in professional growth, and align with the principles of high-performing product organizations.
• Product Prioritization: Shape initiatives based on measurable customer impact, business value, and technical feasibility.
• Shift from output-focused roadmaps to outcome-driven prioritization, ensuring that each product initiative is tied to business and customer success metrics.
• Data-Driven Leadership: Define clear metrics to measure product and team success.
• Continuously evaluate product performance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure accountability for results and advocate to leadership when investment is needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees