Chief Product Officer

Summary

Join Great Minds as their Chief Product Officer (CPO) and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their product portfolio. Reporting to the CEO, you will lead product strategy, development, and execution across Math, Humanities, and Science products. This executive role includes full P&L ownership and requires developing a strategy for a market-leading foundational curriculum adaptable to district and state needs. You will lead and scale a team of 150+ people and contribute to the company's long-term vision and strategic goals. The CPO will oversee the creation and refinement of high-quality products, ensuring alignment with educational standards and market demand. They will also develop a strategy for building, buying, or partnering to expand market reach.

Requirements

• 12+ years of proven experience in a senior product leadership role with full P&L responsibility with 7+ years of leading high-functioning product teams
• Strong understanding of both product management and content development processes
• Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate market trends and adjust product strategy accordingly
• Demonstrated success in driving business growth through product innovation and market expansion
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams
• Track record of setting the right organizational structure and processes to drive optimal product success
• The ability to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the organization, not only for the areas they are directly responsible for, but the enterprise as a whole
• The inclination to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization's overall strategy
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations
• A leader who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in their approach to making decisions; the ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the organization
• The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others
• Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively
• Creates a sense of purpose/meaning for the team that generates followership beyond their own personality and engages others to the greater purpose for the organization as a whole
• Bachelor's required. Master's preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the Math, Humanities, and Science product lines, driving financial performance and strategic growth
• Develop and implement a cohesive, dynamic product strategy and roadmap that meets market needs while maintaining the integrity of the Great Minds pedagogical framework
• Oversee the creation and refinement of high-quality products, ensuring alignment with educational standards and market demand. Lead the creation of flexible products that deliver a core curriculum with the adaptability to align with state-specific requirements
• Develop a clear point of view and scalable framework on where to build, buy, or partner to complement existing product offerings and expand market reach
• Contribute to the overall company strategy as a key member of the executive team, influencing business decisions and guiding company growth
• Build and lead a high-performing product management and content development team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence

Benefits

Remote