POSITION SUMMARY:

Lead the strategic vision and execution of our education product portfolio as we transform professional learning through innovative technology solutions. This executive role combines strategic product leadership with hands-on team development, P&L accountability and driving measurable impact for our members while building scalable educational experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience & Expertise

• Senior Leadership: Minimum 10 years of progressive product management leadership with deep expertise in adult education, advanced data analytics, and SaaS-based learning technology (edtech)
• Matrix Management: 7+ years of demonstrated excellence in complex, highly matrixed environments with proven ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups
• Financial Accountability: 5+ years of comprehensive P&L responsibility with documented year-over-year growth and profitability improvements
• Commercial Focus: 5+ years of for-profit business experience in product management roles with clear understanding of revenue generation and business model optimization

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Data Proficiency: Expert-level ability to analyze complex, high-volume datasets and research findings, translating insights into compelling product enhancements and strategic recommendations
• Technical Foundation: Deep understanding of SaaS architecture, agile development methodologies, software engineering principles, user experience design, and user research best practices
• Research & Testing: Proven expertise in product testing, user research methodologies, and leveraging both quantitative and qualitative data to drive product innovation
• Execution Excellence: Demonstrated history of successfully managing multiple concurrent product initiatives with consistent, rapid, and effective execution

Leadership & Communication

• Team Development: Exceptional ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing product talent with a track record of building successful teams
• Executive Presence: Outstanding oral and written communication skills with high confidence in executive-level presentations and stakeholder management
• Adaptability: Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, demonstrate intellectual curiosity and growth mindset, and respond constructively to feedback
• Technical Proficiency: Expert-level skills in PowerPoint and Excel, with experience in advanced analytics and visualization tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA or advanced degree in related field
• Experience with AI/ML applications in educational technology
• Background in professional certification or continuing education markets
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in professional education
• Experience with international market expansion
  Compensation: $240,000-$270,000
  NAR provides comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance.

Strategic Product Leadership

• Portfolio Strategy: Own the comprehensive product strategy and multi-year roadmap across the entire education portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and NAR member professional development needs
• Market Intelligence: Translate complex market trends, competitive landscape analysis, and member feedback into actionable product specifications and innovative agentic use cases
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing, sales, and stakeholder success teams to deliver world-class educational products that achieve exceptional member adoption rates
• Success Metrics: Define, implement, and optimize KPIs and success metrics that drive data-informed product decisions and demonstrate clear business value

Business Operations & Growth

• P&L Ownership: Maintain full business oversight and profit & loss accountability for the CRD business (NAR subsidiary), drive sustainable revenue growth and operational efficiency
• Data-Driven Growth: Establish sophisticated analytics frameworks and A/B testing processes to accelerate product iteration cycles and drive rapid, measurable growth
• Strategic Prioritization: Evaluate and prioritize product initiatives using a balanced scorecard approach considering member impact, business value, technical feasibility, and resource allocation

Team Leadership & Development

• Team Building: Inspire, lead, and scale a high-performing product management organization through strategic hiring, comprehensive training programs, and ongoing mentorship
• Talent Development: Proven track record of developing product leaders through structured coaching, career pathing, and skill development initiatives
• Culture & Process: Establish robust product discovery and delivery methodologies, ensuring thorough validation of product opportunities before significant investment

Product Excellence & Innovation

• Continuous Improvement: Build scalable post-launch optimization processes that leverage stakeholder feedback, behavioral data, and performance analytics to drive continuous product enhancement
• Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous testing frameworks and user research protocols to ensure products meet the highest standards of user experience and educational effectiveness
• Innovation Leadership: Drive adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies in adult education and learning technology