Associate VP, Product Management – Access Products

ClassLink

Associate VP of Product Management at ClassLink providing executive leadership for the Access product portfolio. Defining long-term strategy, guiding investments, and driving customer-centered innovation.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing long-term product strategy, leveraging customer insights and analytics to drive product development in the EdTech sector. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence executive stakeholders to align product investments with business objectives.

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EdTech LeadershipProduct ManagementAgile Product DevelopmentData-Informed Decision-MakingAI-Enabled Product Development

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Hard Skills

Product StrategyProduct Lifecycle ManagementCustomer DiscoveryProduct AnalyticsMarket IntelligenceResearch MethodologiesKey Performance IndicatorsBudget ManagementOperational MetricsPortfolio Planning

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingOrganizational LeadershipExcellent CommunicationExecutive Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Information SystemsBachelor's Degree in Data Science

Industry Keywords

SaaSLearning ScienceCustomer InsightsEvidence-Based Decision-MakingCross-Functional CollaborationProduct ExperimentationResponsible AI Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead the long-term strategy for LaunchPad & Product Research , ensuring product investments align with business objectives, educational outcomes, and customer needs.
Champion a research-driven culture where customer insights, analytics, and evidence-based decision-making guide product strategy and innovation.
Translate research findings, market intelligence, and product performance into strategic recommendations that shape portfolio direction and long-term investment decisions.
Monitor industry trends in EdTech, SaaS, AI, and learning science to anticipate opportunities and guide future product strategy.
Provide executive oversight for the LaunchPad & Product Research portfolio, ensuring product management practices, research methodologies, and analytics capabilities support high-quality product development.
Lead cross-functional product planning and delivery, ensuring products are prioritized and developed based on customer insights, business value, and measurable outcomes.
Define and monitor key performance indicators that measure product effectiveness, customer engagement, adoption, and educational outcomes.
Establish scalable product management and research processes that improve consistency, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness while enabling flexibility where appropriate.
Manage budgets, resources, timelines, and portfolio priorities to maximize organizational value and successful product delivery.
Drive continuous improvement through operational metrics, customer insights, AI-enabled analysis, and ongoing refinement of product development practices.
Partner with Product Management, Engineering, UX, QA, Customer Success, Sales, Marketing, and executive leadership to ensure alignment across the product lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
12+ years of experience in edtech leadership, product management, product strategy, or related product leadership roles within a technology organization.
7+ years of progressive leadership experience leading Product Managers and cross-functional product organizations or equivalent experience
Demonstrated success defining and executing long-term product strategy for complex technology and/or product portfolios while aligning customer needs with business objectives.
Deep expertise in technical and/or product management, customer discovery, product lifecycle management, Agile product development, and data-informed decision-making.
Experience leveraging customer research, product analytics, AI-enabled insights, and market intelligence to guide product strategy and investment decisions.
Strong understanding of AI-enabled product development, responsible AI practices, product experimentation, and modern product management methodologies.
Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders, align cross-functional organizations, and translate business strategy into successful product outcomes.
Demonstrated experience leading product portfolio planning, investment prioritization, organizational transformation, and cross-functional strategic initiatives.
Excellent communication, strategic thinking, organizational leadership, and executive presentation skills.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working with computers and participating in meetings.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Paid Time Off : 4+ weeks of vacation and 13+ paid holidays
Parental Leave : 12 weeks fully paid for all parents
Retirement : 401(k) with 0.5:1 company match
Comprehensive Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision plans
Insurance : Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability, plus voluntary options including supplemental life, accident, and pet insurance
Volunteer Time Off: Give back through ClassLink Cares paid volunteer days
Lifelong Learning: Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Growth & Development: Coaching and internal programs to support career and personal growth
Supportive Culture: A workplace that values curiosity, compassion, and continuous learning
Connection & Community: Annual company retreats and team events with bright, fun coworkers