Director of Product Management, Literacy/ELA
WHAT WE SEEK
We’re searching for a Director of Product Management to lead the vision and success of our Literacy/ELA product line. In this role, you’ll shape the long-term strategy, guide our roadmap, and work closely with teams across the organization to bring impactful solutions to life. You’ll manage one team member and help them grow, while partnering with leaders across Engineering, UX, Marketing, and Sales to deliver products that truly make a difference for teachers and students.
WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE
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Craft and champion a multi-year product strategy and roadmap for our Literacy/ELA product line.
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Mentor and support your team, helping them develop strong product thinking and execution skills.
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Partner closely with Engineering, UX, Marketing, and Sales to stay aligned on priorities and ensure smooth delivery.
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Lead discovery to understand customer needs, market opportunities, and the competitive landscape.
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Make smart decisions about where to invest based on customer impact, business value, and ROI.
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Work with your team to turn strategy into clear, actionable team deliverables.
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Monitor key metrics like adoption, revenue, and customer satisfaction — and use what you learn to inform next steps.
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Contribute to annual planning, including budgets and resource needs.
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Represent the Literacy/ELA product line in leadership conversations and serve as a thought leader internally and externally.
WHAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR BOOKBAG
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A bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business, Education, Computer Science, etc.); an advanced degree is a plus.
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7–10 years of experience in product management, ideally in EdTech, SaaS, or adjacent fields.
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A track record of building and delivering product strategies that drive measurable outcomes.
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Experience managing and developing team members is a plus — you lift others up and help them thrive.
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Strong strategic thinking skills paired with the ability to execute and drive results.
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Confidence in navigating conversations with leaders across the company.
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A passion for improving teaching and learning, especially in Literacy/ELA.
What Gives Us Purpose
Others teach what; we teach why. For over 25 years, Carnegie Learning has developed solutions that help students achieve Aha moments and set them up for long-term learning success. We’re driven to find new, better ways to support teachers and reach more students, so we put our leading cognitive science research and real-world insights into solutions for how students think, learn, and do their best. This is a vital part of our commitment to helping teachers spark student curiosity. As a Carnegie Learning team member, you’ll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of students and educators.
What We Provide
- Holistic Wellbeing
- An inclusive range of Health Insurance options, including a premium-free plan
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to you
- Access to Headspace at Work with no added cost, empowering you to enhance your mental health
- Fostering Joy
- Flexible work arrangements with our Work From Anywhere Policy
- Your Time, Your Way - paid time off that you can use as you see fit to recharge and nurture your personal life
- Empowering Parenthood
- Paid Parental Leave
- Reduced working hours on full pay for soon-to-be and new parents
- Free access to CL products for employees and their children
- A Place for Connection
- Quarterly Wellness Incentives
- Monthly employee activities + recognition program
- 9 Employee Resource Groups
What We Believe
We celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that define each person's individuality. This fusion of perspectives enriches our collective knowledge, fosters innovation, and empowers us all. Together, we can collectively and more effectively address issues that face our business and the education industry.
If our commitment to building an inclusive workplace resonates with you, we invite you to join our mission and welcome you to apply. Carnegie Learning is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
