Director, Product Management

Instructure

Director of Product Management at Instructure focusing on the Assessment domain, driving market expansion and customer retention. Leading product managers and collaborating with global educational institutions.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the product retention and growth strategy for our Assessments domain, from opportunity identification, to iterative delivery, go-to-market execution, to value adoption
Develop product strategy for new capabilities, new customer segments, and entry into adjacent markets
Lead a team of Product Managers that operates AI-first, coaching PMs to compress time-to-validation, sharpen decisions, and drive delivery velocity
Partner directly with customers around the world – institutions of every size, K-12 and higher ed, alike, to represent their voice in every decision
Shape product direction and investment priorities through competitive analysis and market intelligence, holding accountability for growth, retention, and adoption metrics
Contribute to annual planning, aligning domain growth investments with organizational priorities and resource constraints; maintain regular progress and achievement reporting against plan
Collaborate with marketing, sales, customer success, analytics, and the broader R&D organization to align on priorities, successful GTM strategies, and ensure product investments are tied to business goals and results
Communicate growth strategy to executive stakeholders, building conviction for investment and alignment across teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of product management experience, with a track record of running a product line at meaningful scale – ideally in SaaS, EdTech, or comparable enterprise B2B environments
Experience leading and developing PM teams, not just managing them
East coast US preferred
Ability to travel ~25% of the time
Proven ownership of retention, ARR, and growth outcomes
A point of view on AI in education technology
An innovative spirit and the willingness to challenge what's already there

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth
The technology and tools you need to do your best work
Motivosity employee recognition program
A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection

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Hard Skills & Tools

product managementSaaSEdTechgrowth strategyretention strategymarket analysisgo-to-market executiondata analysiscustomer segmentationAI in education technology

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcommunicationcollaborationstrategic thinkinginnovationdecision-makingaccountabilityproblem-solvingcustomer advocacy