Director, Product Management

Summary

Join Aceable as the Director, Product Management and lead a team in developing a cohesive product strategy and roadmap across multiple educational verticals. You will evaluate technology, project plans, and customer experience to enhance direction and drive revenue. A key priority is identifying and cultivating new products and services for students. The team conducts research, identifies opportunities, and ensures solutions are developed and maintained. The ideal candidate is passionate about student needs and fosters a team of driven, creative individuals. This role involves creating and implementing a student-centric product strategy, leading and developing a high-performing team, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in product management with a track record of leading empowered teams that deliver high-impact, user-centric products
• 4+ years of experience managing teams, with a proven ability to inspire, mentor, and foster a collaborative, high-performing environment that encourages innovation
• Proven experience in creating and executing product strategies that balance short-term objectives with long-term growth and innovation
• Strong analytical skills, with experience leveraging data and analytics to inform decision-making, prioritization, and strategy development
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including senior executives
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking abilities, enabling you to align product initiatives with broader organizational goals and market trends
• Demonstrable experience using AI-driven tools or frameworks to optimize product development workflows, customer insights, and operational efficiency
• Reside in one of the following locations: California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York (excluding Boroughs), North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Washington

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a clear, student-centric product strategy and roadmap that drives business growth across our driving, real estate, insurance, and other emerging educational verticals
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of product managers to ensure successful roadmap development and execution
• Foster a culture of empowerment where team members define key results and solve well-framed problems independently
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Experience, to drive product initiatives from concept through launch, ensuring they meet student needs and achieve business objectives
• Create and update roadmaps while also driving focused quarterly planning via a groomed backlog of initiatives
• Measure and analyze key product metrics to assess performance, inform decision-making, and guide strategic planning for ongoing product enhancements
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for product differentiation and innovation
• Manage the agile development processes to ensure appropriate prioritization and timely delivery of roadmap items and day to day requirements from stakeholders
• Work with our performance Marketing teams, including Paid/SEO/Nurture and other areas, to define go-to-market strategy and launch plans
• Align product strategy with revenue growth goals and customer lifetime value (LTV), collaborating closely with Finance and Marketing teams to refine pricing, packaging, and monetization approaches
• Drive initiatives that optimize operational efficiency through the integration of AI-driven tools and methodologies, enhancing decision-making, process efficiency, and the team’s ability to deliver impactful solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with product analytics platforms such as Amplitude
• Mobile product development experience
• Educational product development experience
• CMS and LMS experience

Benefits

• Join one of Austin's Best Places to Work in 2024
• Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus/stock options, if applicable)
• 401k match
• Robust medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off programs + 19 paid holidays per year
• Flexible work schedule
• Wellness programs
• Our own space on the top floor of a downtown Austin building with free parking
• Weekly lunch, a fully stocked fridge, and plentiful snacks
• Company events and activities (holiday events, happy hours, volunteering)
• #PursueGrowth Reimbursement ($600 per year for full-time employees)
• Free Roadside Assistance subscription
• Passionate teammates excited to help you succeed and learn