Cengage Group · 1 week ago
Director, Product Management
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$138K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expCengage Group is a global education technology company committed to helping learners discover the power and joy of learning. As the Director of Product Management for Cengage School, you will lead product strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage a high-performing product management team to enhance learning experiences.
E-LearningEdTechHigher EducationTraining
Hiring Manager
Rachel LeBar
Responsibilities
Product Strategy and Vision: 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
Product Management Leadership: 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
Product Prioritization: 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
Data-Driven Leadership: 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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Cengage Group
Cengage Group is an EdTech company that provides secondary and higher education to learners at an affordable price.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$500M2023-06-02Private Equity· $500M
Leadership Team
Darren Person
EVP, Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Recent News
2025-10-31
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