Director of Product Management

Summary

Join Meteor Education as the Director of Product Management and lead the development and scaling of internal technology platforms and digital solutions. You will own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the enterprise product portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. This role involves managing a team, defining the product function, and fostering a culture of innovation. The ideal candidate possesses experience in operationally complex environments, ideally within SaaS, education, or technology-enabled service industries, and a strong understanding of data governance and analytics. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translating complex organizational needs into scalable, user-centric solutions. At Meteor, we are committed to creating learning environments that improve student outcomes, and this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of product management experience, 5+ years of technical or platform-focused role, and 3+ years in a leadership or people management role leading product management
• Proven success managing product portfolios for enterprise platforms, integrations, and internal tools
• Experience working with or overseeing solutions built on Salesforce, NetSuite, MuleSoft, or similar systems
• Deep understanding of the product development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and stakeholder engagement best practices
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to align cross-functional teams around a common product vision and deliver business results
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree is a plus

Responsibilities

• Define and own the vision and multi-year roadmap for enterprise platforms, internal tools, and integrations
• Translate business needs and pain points into prioritized product initiatives focused on scalability, data quality, user experience, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align product strategy with organizational goals and measurable outcomes
• Define and track KPIs and success metrics that demonstrate business value and product impact
• Ensure KPIs are established and measured regularly to demonstrate value delivered through enterprise product initiatives
• Build, lead, and manage a high performing TPM team providing clear direction, feedback, and professional development opportunities
• Establish best practices for product discovery, delivery, prioritization, and stakeholder engagement
• Set performance goals and hold team members accountable to high standards of execution and delivery
• Champion a healthy, inclusive team culture that values transparency, continuous improvement, and innovation
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales, and other functional leaders to scope and deliver impactful cross-functional initiatives
• Influence and align teams without direct authority, ensuring buy-in and coordination across business and technical functions
• Partner closely with engineering leadership to break down complex technical capabilities into actionable product plans that deliver measurable value
• Lead discovery sessions to uncover root problems and co-design effective solutions with stakeholders
• Ensure consistent communication across departments and facilitate alignment between technical and business priorities
• Act as the voice of the business within the product team and the voice of the product team to the business
• Guide the end-to-end delivery process—from problem definition and scoping to testing, release, and feedback loops
• Ensure product requirements are well-defined, user stories are groomed, and development teams are supported throughout sprint cycles
• Oversee the product lifecycle, including product retirement, vendor transitions, and system upgrades
• Manage risks, dependencies, and timelines across parallel workstreams and teams
• Evaluate and recommend platforms, tools, and third-party solutions that complement internal capabilities
• Manage vendor relationships for platforms such as Salesforce, NetSuite, MuleSoft, and others as applicable
• Collaborate with IT and Security teams to ensure compliance, scalability, and data integrity across solutions
• Foster a product-first mindset across the organization, emphasizing iterative value delivery, scalability, and usability
• Educate and influence stakeholders on product strategy, priorities, and best practices
• Stay informed about industry trends, product management innovations, and evolving business needs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Basic Life AD&D (100% employer paid)
• Short Term Disability (100% employer paid)
• Long Term Disability (Not employer paid)
• 401(k) + matching
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• 9 Company Paid Holidays
• Primary Caregiver Leave (40 hours)