Product Director – Reach

Riverside Insights

Product Director overseeing the 0-to-1 build of Riverside's Reach platform and the long-term roadmap for the portfolio. Collaborating with engineering and content teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading product management initiatives from concept to market, with a strong focus on customer validation, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic roadmap development. Proficient in managing product teams and communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Product Management0-to-1 Product DevelopmentTechnical FluencyCross-Functional Team LeadershipJira, Asana, Tableau Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Product Management0-to-1 Product DevelopmentCustomer DiscoveryRequirements TraceabilityPlatform ArchitectureBuild/Buy/Partner Decision MakingRoadmap DevelopmentAPI/Developer Experience Evaluation

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceMentoringStakeholder CommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

JiraAsanaTableau

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA or Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

EducationEdTechAssessment-Based ProductsCustomer Migration StrategyGo-To-Market Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the 0-to-1 build of the Reach platform, from defining and validating personas through customer discovery to a pilot launch in Fall 2027
Ensure requirements trace to validated customer problems, keeping scope disciplined and pilot-ready
Build the value proposition and right-to-win narrative for the platform, and gain leadership sign-off ahead of pilot
Own the next-generation CogAT assessment platform build end-to-end, from requirements through pilot and full 2028 launch
Build and execute the customer migration strategy for existing CogAT customers, minimizing churn
Partner with Product Marketing on go-to-market planning and positioning — providing customer and problem input, without owning GTM strategy or execution
Partner with the Senior Director of Product to finalize pricing and packaging
Set the 2-3 year roadmap for the Reach platform, including the next-iteration platform build strategy for the Iowa Assessments
Partner with Research and Content teams on content requirements, and with Engineering on platform/architecture requirements
Hold cross-functional teams accountable to milestones, and sequence competing priorities across the Reach build, CogAT relaunch, and Iowa roadmap
Manage and develop a Senior Product Manager while staying hands-on in core product work
Deliver monthly written and live updates to stakeholders and executive leadership covering progress, risks, and decisions needed
Define and track leading indicators of platform health (e.g., activation rate, time-to-integrate, support volume), distinct from revenue
Partner with CX and Sales on enablement and training ahead of launch — does not own the sales-facing narrative

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in product management, with demonstrated tenure at prior companies (not a pattern of short stints)
Has taken a product from 0-to-1 — built and successfully launched a piece of software from concept to market
Prior experience at the Senior Product Manager or Director level
Experience managing or mentoring product talent (1-3 direct reports) and building an execution team
Strong technical fluency — able to hold a real conversation with engineering about architecture tradeoffs and translate them clearly for non-technical stakeholders
Track record partnering with (not owning) GTM, sales, and marketing functions
Has made build/buy/partner calls before and can explain how the decision shifts with 2x or 0.5x the budget
Executive presence — able to present to and earn buy-in from senior leadership
Proficiency with Jira, Asana, and Tableau
Experience in education, edtech, or assessment-based products (preferred)
Experience building a platform or product from early-stage concept through launch in a high-growth or transformation environment (preferred)
Familiarity with evaluating API/developer experience — documentation, versioning, backward compatibility (preferred)
MBA or advanced degree in a related field (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Company paid basic life and AD and D insurance
Company paid long-term disability
Paid Parental Leave
Supplemental life insurance options
Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement plan with discretionary company matching
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Premium subscription to Calm for employee and dependents
33 days of company paid time off (PTO, Holidays, Wellness Days)
Flexible work arrangements
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Company orientation and 30, 60, 90 Day Onboarding