Key skills
Product managementProduct strategyData-driven approachProduct launchProduct scalingDecision makingLeadershipProduct ManagementCommunicationCritical ThinkingCustomer Success
About this role
Cengage Group is a global education technology company serving millions of learners, providing affordable, quality digital products and services. As the Director of Product Management for Higher Ed, you will lead the development and execution of product strategies, manage a high-performing team, and implement solutions that enhance learning experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with business leaders and customers to align with business goals and customer outcomes
- Lead and mentor the team around continuous discovery processes to understand customer needs, identify problems, and find opportunities for innovation
- Develop a team of skilled product managers who act as mini-CEOs for their products
- Lead the team through the change to the Product Operating Model and build a strong and collaborative culture
- Assess team performance, invest in professional growth, and align with the principles of high-performing product organizations
- Shape initiatives based on measurable customer impact, business value, and technical feasibility
- Shift from output-focused roadmaps to outcome-driven prioritization, ensuring that each product initiative is tied to business and customer success metrics
- Define clear metrics to measure product and team success
- Continuously evaluate product performance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure accountability for results and advocate to leadership when investment is needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a comparable area, or equivalent experience
- 10 years of experience in product management
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful product strategies
- Experience in managing and motivating a distributed team
- 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