Key skills
Product ManagementDigital StrategyProduct DiscoveryProduct DeliveryData AnalyticsK12 Education TechnologyInfluencingAnalytical thinkingAnalyticsLeadershipPrototypingCommunicationCritical ThinkingCollaborationCustomer SuccessSales
About this role
Cengage Group is a global education technology company focused on driving innovation in learning. As a Principal Product Manager, you will lead the digital strategy for the K12 platform, guiding product development and ensuring alignment with customer needs and market opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the digital strategy for the K12 platform, aligning product vision with business goals, customer needs, and market opportunities
- Partner with executive leadership to define strategic priorities and influence investment decisions across the portfolio
- Drive continuous discovery by synthesizing customer insights, market research, and data analytics to identify unmet needs and emerging trends
- Champion innovation by guiding rapid prototyping, experimentation, and iterative development with design and engineering
- Own the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, technical feasibility, and customer value
- Mentor and influence other product managers, fostering a culture of customer focus, collaboration, and excellence
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer success to deliver cohesive and impactful solutions
- Establish success metrics and monitor product performance to inform future enhancements and strategic pivots
- Represent the voice of the customer in strategic forums, ensuring that product decisions are grounded in real-world needs and experiences
- Navigate complex constraints across legal, privacy, finance, and operations to deliver compliant and scalable solutions
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in product management or related roles, with a strong track record of leading digital strategy and delivering successful products
- Deep understanding of modern product discovery and delivery practices
- Demonstrated skill in leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior collaborators
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make data-informed decisions in complex environments
- Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to articulate vision and inspire teams
- Experience in K12 education technology or adjacent markets is highly desirable