Director, Product Management (Institutional Solutions)

CFA Institute•Charlottesville, VA

2d•$120,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Great products don't just solve today's problems—they redefine what's possible. As Director, Product Management, Institutional Solutions, you'll shape the strategy and evolution of AI-enabled enterprise products that support professional learning and skills development for leading financial institutions around the world. In this highly collaborative role, you'll lead the strategy and execution of CFA Institute's global B2B product portfolio, working across product, technology, and commercial teams to shape the portfolio's long-term direction and ensure the successful delivery of innovative solutions. Partnering closely with engineering leaders, Institutional Solutions account managers, client success teams, delivery managers, and programme managers, you'll translate strategic priorities into products that deliver measurable value for enterprise clients. You'll define and evolve the Institutional Solutions product roadmap while guiding the technology ecosystem that powers learning content, skills assessment, AI-enabled capabilities, and enterprise solutions. Working closely with the Senior Director, Product Management, business line general managers, and key stakeholders, you'll influence what we build, who we serve, and how our products scale to meet the evolving needs of organizations around the globe. This role reports to the Senior Director, Product Management, Institutional Solutions, and may be based in eligible jurisdictions in the UK or the US (Eastern Time Zone). Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, are available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
5 plus years of experience in product management, with exposure to enterprise or B2B technology environments
Comfortable working in Agile delivery environments, with practical experience managing backlogs, writing user stories, and working alongside engineering teams
Able to build effective working relationships with engineering leads, account managers, client success teams, delivery managers, and programme managers
Ability to contribute to strategic thinking and translate direction into clear, well-structured roadmap plans
Clear communicator with the confidence to manage expectations, surface risks, and keep stakeholders appropriately informed
Outstanding communication, problem‑solving, and analytical skills
Organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing requirements without losing pace

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for experience in technology‑enabled or education‑focused organizations

Responsibilities

Contribute to shaping the multi-year IS portfolio strategy and roadmap, maintaining clear product architectures, prioritized backlogs, and structured investment decisions across content, assessment, AI, and enterprise technology
Translate CFA Institute’s IP, credentialing standards, and curriculum into well-specified B2B products with documented requirements, user stories, and measurable acceptance criteria, in alignment with portfolio priorities set by the Senior Director
Support the shift from bespoke delivery toward repeatable, configurable offerings, contributing to the product model and packaging logic that makes enterprise scale possible
Contribute to the strategy and roadmap for the enabling technology platform, working with TAIS engineering to ensure the technology estate is scalable, fit for purpose, and aligned to portfolio priorities
Implement and manage how AI is embedded across the portfolio, including LLM-powered assessment, adaptive learning, agentic workflows, and automation, ensuring each has clear technical rationale and measurable product outcomes
Use AI-enabled prototyping tools (Cursor, Claude Code, Figma Make) to validate concepts quickly, before full engineering investment is committed
Execute and participate in structured discovery mechanisms (i.e., advisory sessions, co-design workshops, beta programmes, and feedback loops) that keep client insight at the center of product and technology decisions
Maintain a current, evidence-based view of the competitive landscape, L&D technology trends, and AI disruption across investment management and professional development
Translate client and market signals into product and technology recommendations, escalating portfolio-level decisions to the Senior Director as appropriate
Partner with Technology and Engineering to translate product strategy into executable delivery plans
Work closely with Security, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, and Education teams to align priorities, dependencies, and sequencing
Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure outcomes meet strategic and operational needs
An individual contributor role initially, with responsibility for overseeing business analyst work and the potential to build and lead a small product team over time
Support and develop business analysts; model strong product management practice and a commitment to continuous improvement
Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer‑centric decision making
Manage to an agreed budget, supporting the Senior Director in financial planning, vendor relationships, and resource decisions
Ensure efficient use of resources while delivering high‑quality, timely outcomes