Director, Product Management

Posted Friday, August 30, 2024 at 4:00 AM

We are looking for a highly skilled Director, Product Management to lead product development for Mystery Science, a part of Discovery Education.

As a product leader, you will be involved in every aspect of product development from strategic planning, user and market research, problem definition and prioritization, product feature design and implementation, and metric and KPI measurement.

You will lead a small but fast-moving team of PMs and a small cross-functional team of your own as well.

As the Director of Product Management, you will report to the SVP of Product and Design at Discovery Education (our parent company).

In This Role You Will:

• Drive a wide range of product initiatives and product planning.
• Develop a coherent product plan that addresses the needs of classroom teachers, students, and our business.
• Lead the team in building a product vision and translating it into a strategy that addresses the needs of the same.
• Partner with Engineering teams to understand complex trade-offs, align on scope, and ensure a positive impact on the user experience.
• Have a broad range of responsibilities and latitude. You may coach one of your PMs one day, develop a product improvement strategy the next, and present that strategy companywide the following week.
• Communicate product plans, build consensus, work collaboratively, and align priorities with stakeholders across the organization.
• Own product OKRs and lead a cross-functional team in the execution, which will include trade-offs, staffing projections and risks, and clear and consistent communication.

Core Competencies for Success:

• Exceptional people management track record and the ability to develop great talent.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and workstreams that deliver results.
• Record of leading or a demonstrable ability to lead empowered, autonomous cross-functional teams in a product-led growth environment.
• Unique ability to look at things through a customer/user lens.

Credentials and Experience:

• 5+ years of Product Management experience ideally working with multiple user personas or consumer-facing products.
• Legal right to work in the United States.

This role is designed to be in our Charlotte, NC Headquarters on hybrid schedules or worked remotely for candidates not within driving distance.

At Discovery Education , we are fulfilling our mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today's world.

We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students' natural curiosity and desire to learn.

Why Join Discovery Education?

Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams. To this end, Discovery Education offers a robust and comprehensive insurance package.

Along with traditional insurance offerings, our inclusive offerings center around:

• Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
• Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs.
• Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders.
• Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building.

Team Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work!

• Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays.
• Take PTO without the vacation guilt.
• Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December).

This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.

Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue “Apply Now” button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application.

Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work.