OpenClassrooms · 2 weeks ago
Learning Product Manager
OpenClassrooms is a mission-driven, B Corp–certified online school dedicated to making education and in-demand careers accessible to everyone. The Learning Product Manager will be responsible for developing and scaling programs specifically for the US market, shaping product strategy, conducting market analysis, and collaborating with various teams to ensure program quality and relevance.
EdTechEducationTraining
Responsibilities
Define a strategic roadmap for the US portfolio, aligned with company goals and the specificities of the American market
Conduct in-depth market and competitor discovery to identify high-potential programs aligned with employer needs, talent shortages, and regulatory requirements
Analyze industry trends, workforce demands, and program feasibility considering WASC accreditation, credit requirements, internships, and state-level constraints
Build program growth forecasts in collaboration with Data and Business teams, using US-specific revenue levers such as federal/state funding, employer partnerships, and market opportunities
Identify differentiation opportunities in a highly competitive EdTech landscape and help define our product positioning for the US
Lead the initial design of new US programs from scratch, including outcomes definition, structure, projects, assessments and accreditation-ready components
Coordinate the creation, adaptation, and update of online learning programs with internal teams (Learning, Multimedia, QA) and external US subject-matter experts
Coordinate the localization of existing french programs to the US context; not just translations but full adaptation to American scenarios, terminology, regulations, and employer expectations
Ensure programs meet quality, compliance, deadlines, and cost requirements, especially regarding accreditation standards
Collaborate with partners (employers, institutions, etc) to enrich the relevance and authenticity of the programs
Support continuous improvement by analyzing performance indicators (bookings, P&L, NPS, completion rate, job placement rate), market signals, and learner/employer feedback
Contribute to the GTM strategy in partnership with Marketing and US Sales teams, ensuring programs are positioned clearly and competitively on the US market
Provide insights and training to the commercial teams about program strengths, target learners, employer value, and competitive advantages
Join sales meetings with US prospects and partners to validate product-market fit, gather insights, and support opportunity shaping
Participate in strategic decisions related to pricing, program positioning, and US business expansion
Help build partnerships with employers, universities, and accreditation stakeholders to strengthen the visibility and credibility of the US catalog
Qualification
Required
Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to conduct market discovery, analyze US labor and education trends, interpret employer needs and regulatory constraints (accreditation, credits, internships), evaluate opportunities, and build data-informed business cases
Ability to analyze US labor market trends, employer expectations, and regulatory requirements (including accreditation, credits, etc)
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously and coordinate cross-functional teams across time zones
Ability to work autonomously in a fast-moving, competitive, and sometimes ambiguous environment
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, both written and verbal (a lot of collaboration with diverse stakeholders - Sales, Marketing, Learning teams, employers, institutions etc.)
Experience or comfort working in competitive EdTech, higher education, or workforce development contexts
Ability to operate in a hybrid role (product, market analysis, pedagogy) and switch between strategic discovery and hands-on program design
Interest in innovation in education, career mobility, and building high-impact learning products
Preferred
Familiarity with accreditation frameworks or credit-based learning systems (e.g., WASC) is a strong asset
Proficiency in French (appreciated but not required)
Benefits
Stock option plan for all employees
401(k) with a 5% match
Health Insurance with United Health Care (100% covered for you and 75% covered for your family)
Dental & Vision Insurance with Guardian (100% covered for you and 75% covered for your family)
Company-provided MacBook.
Access to OpenClassrooms' training catalog.
20 days of Paid Time Off per year
5 "Caretaker Days" per year are provided, allowing you to take care of your loved ones.
Complimentary access to the moka.care app (mental health solution)
Company
OpenClassrooms
OpenClassrooms is a European online education platform with more than 2 million members and fully online degrees.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$149.7MKey Investors
Lumos Capital GroupGeneral AtlanticAlven
2021-04-27Series C· $80M
2018-05-16Series B· $60M
2016-09-12Series A· $6.74M
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