Instructure · 5 months ago
Senior Director Product, Parchment
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expInstructure is a company focused on empowering learners and institutions through innovative products. They are seeking a Senior Director of Product to lead the product strategy for Parchment, ensuring the delivery of solutions that meet the needs of diverse stakeholders in the credentialing space.
Cloud ManagementEdTechEducationInformation TechnologySaaS
Responsibilities
Define a compelling, forward-looking product strategy that accelerates Parchment’s role in a learner’s lifelong journey—from issuing microcredentials to supporting career-aligned goals
Own the end-to-end product roadmap, prioritizing initiatives based on market needs, customer feedback, competitive analysis, and business value
Translate customer, partner, and market input from across sectors — global K-12, higher education, business, and government — into clean product hypotheses and scalable solutions—especially in emerging areas like skills frameworks, digital wallets, and interoperable records
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability
Serve as the connective tissue between R&D, go-to-market, and customer teams to ensure seamless product development and successful market launch
Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and customer engagement to identify opportunities, understand pain points, and validate product hypotheses
Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation and discovery to development, launch, and post-launch optimization
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success, monitor performance, and iterate on products to achieve desired outcomes
Identify and champion new product opportunities, driving innovation that expands Parchment's market reach and value proposition in areas like student mobility, licensure, and workforce solutions
Effectively communicate product strategy, roadmaps, and progress to executive leadership, internal teams, and external partners
Qualification
Required
10+ years of product management experience, with 3-5 years in a leadership role (Director or Sr. Director level), preferably within the EdTech, or credentialing industry
Experience serving multiple audiences in K-12, higher education, and workforce and experience with credentials or transcripts is a plus
Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive product strategies that drive significant business impact
Ability to create a unified product vision from ambiguity, turn it into an actionable roadmap, galvanize a cross-functional team to build and execute at pace—backed by stakeholder trust and alignment
Demonstrated success in building, leading, and inspiring high-performing product teams
Comfortable engaging in technical product planning, understanding integration requirements, and supporting scalable architecture decisions
Deep empathy for customer needs and a proven track record of translating customer insights into successful product solutions
Skilled at defining metrics that matter and using data to iterate intelligently—without losing sight of the human impact
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business, Marketing); MBA or advanced degree preferred
Preferred
Experience facilitating industry-wide and cross-industry workshops and co-creation is a major plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation and participation in Instructure’s equity program
Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work available in some regions for specific jobs.
Generous paid time off, including global holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” company-wide shutdown from December 26 to December 31
Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
The technology and tools you need to do your best work—typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations
Motivosity employee recognition program
A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection
Company
Instructure
Instructure is an education technology company developing a learning management system for K-12 and higher education.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Instructure has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (2)
2022 (3)
2021 (3)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$89.1MKey Investors
Insight PartnersBessemer Venture Partners
2024-07-25Private Equity
2024-07-25Acquired
2015-11-13IPO
Leadership Team
Steve Daly
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Cully
Senior Vice President, Parchment & Corporate Development
Recent News
2025-12-06
Company data provided by crunchbase