The Senior Product Manager will collaborate with Assessment Product leadership to support the development of an overall assessment product vision, strategy, and roadmap, and lead its execution. The Senior Product Manager must have deep customer empathy and that rare ability to champion the voice of the customer and advocate for the interests of the business at the same time. To transition from a Product Manager to a Product Lead, one should focus on gaining experience in strategic planning, leadership, and managing multiple products or a portfolio. Developing strong cross-functional collaboration skills, obtaining advanced certifications, and seeking mentorship from senior product leaders can also facilitate this career progression. The need for product management professionals is projected to rise significantly, offering ample opportunities for career advancement. Product Leads with strong leadership, strategic vision, and a knack for innovation will find themselves in high demand, with competitive salaries and opportunities for growth into executive roles.
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Join McGraw Hill as a Senior Product Manager in Assessment, where you’ll shape transformative educational experiences through innovative assessment products. Drive strategy and execution while enhancing partnerships to improve educational outcomes for learners and educators. This is a highly strategic role with visibility at the highest levels — including our Board and investors. We are looking for a product leader who thrives in early-stage environments, embraces complex challenges, and is passionate about building products that create meaningful impact. While a Product Manager focuses on the day-to-day management and development of a specific product, a Product Lead oversees multiple products or a product Senior/Lead Product Manager (EdTech) job portfolio, providing strategic direction and leadership.
- This involves understanding market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to make informed decisions.
- The role of a Product Lead is pivotal in steering the development and success of a company’s products.
- This strategic role necessitates strong leadership and collaboration across various teams to drive impactful results in K–12 education.
- As a strong squad leader, you’ll bring clarity to complex challenges, prioritize ruthlessly, and foster a culture of impact, collaboration, and innovation.
- They often report to higher executives like Directors of Product Management or Chief Product Officers.
- Join McGraw Hill as a Senior Product Manager in Assessment, where you’ll shape transformative educational experiences through innovative assessment products.
What level is product lead?
The role of a Product Lead is pivotal in steering the development and success of a company’s products. With responsibilities ranging from strategic planning to cross-functional team leadership, Product Leads must possess technical expertise, market insight, and exceptional communication skills. As the demand for skilled product management professionals continues to rise, those looking to excel in this field should invest in continuous learning and professional development. Product Leads focus on developing and refining physical products or services in non-tech industries, tailoring them Computer programming to customer preferences and market trends. Their strategic vision and cross-functional collaboration help businesses stay competitive, adapt to changing market conditions, and deliver customer value.
Director of Product, ELA Full Description
You will operate in an environment that requires excellent problem-solving skills and exceptional team collaboration, facilitation, and communication skills. Effective time management skills ensure that Product Leads can simultaneously handle multiple responsibilities and projects, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines. Developing innovative solutions and thinking creatively to solve customer problems and differentiate the product in the market are important aspects of a Product Lead’s role.
Product Leads need strong leadership skills to motivate and guide cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring everyone is aligned with the product goals. As Lead Product Manager, you will lead our Student Success product line, empowering educators to continuously assess, diagnose, and take action using whole child data to improve student outcomes. You’ll be responsible for the full lifecycle of the product line—owning its vision, strategy, and execution—and delivering both exceptional customer impact and meaningful business outcomes. They should be adept at conducting market research to gather insights about customer preferences, market trends, and competitive products. Analyzing this data helps in making data-driven decisions and identifying new opportunities. In close collaboration with Engineering, Revenue, Marketing, Client Experience, Research, and Design, you’ll drive initiatives that maximize product performance and ensure tight focus and alignment.
As a strong squad leader, you’ll bring clarity to complex challenges, prioritize ruthlessly, and foster a culture of impact, collaboration, and innovation. Product Leads must understand customer needs and pain points, ensuring the product delivers value and a great user experience. Effective communication is key to articulating the product vision, strategy, and updates to various stakeholders, including team members, executives, and customers.