Senior Manager, Product – Literacy

Great Minds

Senior product leader owning Great Minds’ literacy state-adoption portfolio. Setting roadmap and go-to-market strategy while leading Product Managers for educator-focused curricula and platforms.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management within the education publishing sector, focusing on strategic vision, product lifecycle management, and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in aligning instructional design with market needs and performance metrics.

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Product DevelopmentDigital Product ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementAnalytical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Product StrategyMarket ResearchCompetitive AnalysisRoadmap DevelopmentPricing StrategyUser InterviewsClassroom TestingPerformance MetricsInstructional DesignPortfolio Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCollaborationDecision-MakingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Great Minds Digital Platform

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Education PublishingLiteracy PedagogyInstructional PhilosophyProduct MarketingProject Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the strategic vision and roadmap for the Literacy State Adoption product portfolio
Lead, coach, and develop Product Managers
Set priorities across products and resolve tradeoffs involving shared resources
Partner with Content and Research teams to incorporate instructional research and literacy pedagogy into product design and development
Direct end-to-end product lifecycle activities, including market research, competitive analysis, product strategy and design, scope and roadmap development, pricing, and launch
Collaborate with Content on state adoption strategy, pricing bundles, sampling, and open territory/large-district opportunities
Sponsor and guide user interviews and classroom testing
Synthesize customer feedback, product analytics, and competitive market data into prioritization recommendations for senior leadership
Collaborate with leaders across Content, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Design, and Operations
Develop portfolio-level product vision through research, market mapping, competitive analysis, market opportunity assessment, and strategic development
Ensure alignment among instructional philosophy, content development, and the Great Minds digital platform
Identify and resolve strategic issues affecting strategic, financial, and technical goals
Own post-launch portfolio performance, including adoption, usage, performance, retention, and renewal metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 7 years of experience working in education publishing, with success in product development, digital product management, curriculum development and/or project management
At least 3 years of experience directly leading and developing Product Managers or similar product professionals
Deep respect for and alignment to Great Minds’ knowledge-building instructional philosophy, instructional design, and pedagogy
Ability to set strategy and priorities across a multi-product portfolio
Excellent stakeholder management skills across customers, sales, content development, product marketing, and senior leadership
Strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills
Strong business acumen, including ROI, strategic pricing, and prioritization of limited resources
Bachelor’s degree required
Cover letter and resume required
Successful completion of a background check required for new employees
Legal authorization to work in the United States is addressed in the application questions
Master’s degree preferred (not required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Background check required for new employees
Remote work arrangement