Product Manager, Higher Education

Hyve Group Ltd•,

21h

About The Position

The ASU+GSV Summit is the world’s most important gathering of “PreK to Gray” education and workforce leaders. The Product Team is the creative and strategic engine behind the ASU+GSV Summit experience, designing and delivering content that inspires action. The team collaborates with education leaders, practitioners, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, researchers, and thought leaders to shape important conversations in learning. The work is structured around three core verticals—PreK-12, Higher Education, and Workforce—but the team emphasizes collaboration across these verticals. They aim to build the right program for the right audience at the right time, staying agile to launch new programs and rethink existing ones as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Experience in the U.S. Higher Ed system and/or EdTech industry (AI in education experience strongly preferred)
Demonstrated success in program or product management, or driving revenue through strategic partnerships, or B2B sales in EdTech, Higher Ed, or adjacent sectors.
AI-obsessed: Deep curiosity about how AI is and will impact the Higher Ed sector, and excitement to explore emerging technologies with thought leaders.
Higher Ed Expertise: Direct experience in or adjacent to the Higher Ed ecosystem, and understanding of the challenges and opportunities shaping its future—from institutional strategy to student success, workforce alignment, and innovation.
Connector & Relationship Builder: Talent for building authentic relationships and connecting ideas to opportunity—especially in complex, cross-sector spaces. Energized by collaborating with leaders at all levels.
Strategic Thinking Meets Execution: Both a big-picture thinker and a detail-oriented executor. Thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys toggling between high-level vision and practical execution.
Strong Communicator: Ability to synthesize complex ideas into crisp, compelling messaging—whether writing speaker invitations, crafting session descriptions, or pitching a new idea to a partner.
Entrepreneurial Energy: Approaches ambiguity with optimism, creativity, and a bias toward action. Energized by building, iterating, and moving fast to bring ideas to life—while staying organized and calm under pressure.
Collaborative & Curious: Skilled collaborator who values feedback, iteration, and cross-functional teamwork. Always learning—especially when it comes to AI, tech, and the evolving PreK to Gray landscape.
Tech-Forward & Tech-Savvy: Facile with tools like Airtable, Cvent, Google Workspace, and AI-powered platforms that boost efficiency and creativity, and enhance business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

AI in education experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Co-curate and execute the Higher Ed program vision, driving theme development and innovation for ASU+GSV Summit sessions that are timely, relevant, and high-impact.
Manage the end-to-end curation process: from idea generation to final session delivery.
Track and maintain accurate program documentation, session details, and speaker logistics with exceptional organization.
Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with potential partners and strategic partners to strengthen Higher Ed programming.
Collaborate with the partnership team to align program opportunities with business development goals.
Co-create innovative activations that drive partner value and revenue growth.
Ensure partnership representation in programming aligns with Summit quality and mission.
Work closely with the Community Team to intentionally engage, nurture and grow the Higher Ed community, both in-person and year-round.
Leverage community insights to identify emerging leaders, trends, and conversation topics.
Serve as a primary point of contact for Higher Ed speakers, moderators, and partners — delivering exceptional service and responsiveness.
Engage with Higher Ed Presidents, Provosts, Deans, EdTech founders, policymakers, and researchers to keep content at the forefront of the industry.
Use Airtable, Cvent, generative AI, and other tools to streamline workflows and enhance program delivery.
Identify and test new technologies that can improve efficiency and attendee experience and business outcomes.