Product Director – EdTech, Digital Learning

peopleworth

Product Director leading operational systems for a rapidly growing EdTech organisation. Transforming strategic vision into scalable operating models with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building scalable operational systems and product development while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Combines strategic thinking with operational execution to enhance product quality and customer outcomes in fast-paced environments.

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Operational ExcellenceProduct Development LeadershipAI FluencyCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic Thinking

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Hard Skills

Operational SystemsProduct Quality ManagementKPI DevelopmentAI Tools UtilizationScalable Operating ModelsContinuous Improvement MethodologiesDecision Making FrameworksExecution PlanningCustomer Journey OptimizationLaunch Readiness

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCoachingAdaptabilityProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Digital LearningSaaSTechnologyMarketplacesRapid Scaling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The operational infrastructure supporting programme development, launch and continuous improvement
Product quality across the customer journey, ensuring every improvement raises standards rather than simply increasing speed
Operational systems, tooling and AI enabled workflows that improve efficiency and scalability
Launch readiness by reducing friction, increasing repeatability and improving execution without sacrificing quality
Cross functional operating rhythms that align Product, Technology, Delivery, Commercial and Marketing teams
Operational reporting, KPIs and decision making frameworks that support continuous improvement
Prioritisation and execution across multiple initiatives, ensuring strategic objectives are translated into delivery
Building scalable operating models capable of supporting significant future growth
Developing and leading the Product Development team while coaching individuals and creating a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have successfully built products, operational systems or platforms within fast growing organisations
You naturally think several stages ahead and build for future scale rather than today's requirements
You combine strategic thinking with exceptional operational execution
You have a strong product mindset and care deeply about customer outcomes and quality
You are highly AI fluent and already use modern AI tools daily to improve decision making, productivity and innovation
You understand that operational excellence exists to accelerate commercial growth, not create unnecessary process
You communicate clearly, make decisions confidently and influence across functions without relying on hierarchy
You enjoy working in ambitious, fast moving environments where expectations are high and bureaucracy is low
Experience within digital learning, SaaS, technology, marketplaces or another rapidly scaling environment would be advantageous but is not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative, people centred performance culture
Opportunity to shape a high growth product function during a pivotal stage of organisational growth
Flexible remote working within UK hours with international collaboration
Professional development within an ambitious, fast paced environment