Collaborate with business leaders and customers to define a clear product vision that aligns with business goals and customer outcomes
Conduct continuous discovery processes to understand customer needs, identify problems, and find opportunities for innovation
Prioritize initiatives based on measurable customer impact, business value, and technical feasibility
Shift from output-focused roadmaps to outcome-driven prioritization
Partner closely with engineering, design, marketing, and other teams to foster collaboration and empower product teams
Create an environment where cross-functional teams are aligned around customer outcomes and empowered to make autonomous decisions
Establish robust discovery and delivery processes to validate product opportunities and iterate based on customer feedback and data
Define clear metrics to measure product and team success
Continuously evaluate product performance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure accountability for results

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a comparable area, or equivalent experience
An advanced degree, such as an MBA, is preferred
12 years of experience in product management in a technology organization
In-depth knowledge and experience with the Product Operating Model, including leading empowered product teams and driving outcomes
10 years of experience in product management leadership roles, with a track record of building and leading empowered teams
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Proven experience in successfully launching and scaling innovative products
Strong analytical and data-driven approach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

VP, Product Management – Higher Ed

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