Vice President of Product – Technology

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)

Strategic leadership role owning end-to-end product and technology strategy. Collaborating with business and academic executives to define multi-year roadmap and ensure project alignment.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and Maintain the Multi-Year Domain Roadmap
Partner with Executive Leadership
Oversee Domain Portfolio Planning and Governance
Establish and manage key metrics and reporting mechanisms to track progress
Define and enforce standards for architecture, compliance, security, and delivery methodology
Plan, forecast, and manage the domain's budgets and expenditures
Conduct regular delivery and portfolio reviews with Product Development Managers
Approve project milestones, budgets, and dependencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in product management, technology leadership, or a related role
Proven experience overseeing large-scale technology transformations and managing product portfolios
Demonstrated track record of leading and mobilizing large organizations around strategic initiatives within a complex, global company
Extensive experience working with Agile development teams, architects, and senior stakeholders
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute long-term strategic plans that align with business objectives
Business Acumen: Deep understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and financial principles to drive product profitability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Professional Development Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

product managementtechnology leadershipportfolio planningbudget managementmetrics and reportingarchitecture standardscompliance standardssecurity standardsAgile developmentstrategic planning

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingbusiness acumenleadershipcommunicationorganizational skillscollaborationmobilizing teamsstakeholder managementproblem-solvingforecasting