Senior Product Manager, Education at CFA Institute

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Are you passionate about shaping technology products that support the future of professional education and assessment? Do you thrive on translating complex business needs into innovative, scalable product solutions? Are you excited by the opportunity to influence product strategy, modernize critical technology platforms, and enhance the learning and assessment experience for professionals around the world? At CFA Institute, we are looking for a Senior Product Manager – Education Technology to lead product strategy, innovation, and delivery for one or more products within our global Education portfolio, with particular responsibility for the technology capabilities that enable and support those products. This is an opportunity to shape the technology underpinning high-stakes assessment and learning products, combining strategic product leadership with hands-on delivery. You will define product vision, develop business cases and roadmaps, review requirements, and work closely with engineering, business stakeholders, support teams, external partners, and industry participants to deliver products that meet business objectives and enhance customer satisfaction. Reporting to the Director, Product Management, Education, you will collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional partners across CFA Institute and may provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Product Managers and Business Analysts as required. What You ll Do Lead product strategy and innovation for one or more products within CFA Institute s Education portfolio, establishing clear product visions, strategies, and roadmaps aligned with business priorities. Own the product lifecycle for assigned Education technology platforms and capabilities, balancing new development, enhancements, modernization, operational stability, risk management, and ongoing support. Develop and build alignment around new product and technology strategies, ensuring proposed initiatives deliver value to the business and its customers. Define and review product requirements, working closely with engineering, technology, and business stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into practical solutions. Oversee and support the activities of Product Managers and Business Analysts, as required, to deliver solutions that address critical business challenges and enhance the user experience. Manage cross-functional product dependencies , collaborating across teams to align priorities, resolve challenges, and support effective product delivery. Identify and prioritize new product and technology opportunities that support Education business objectives and evolving customer needs. Support the development of budgets, business cases, and investment recommendations to inform product decisions and resource allocation. Evaluate and manage relationships with internal and external partners and vendors to ensure products and supporting technologies meet business requirements. Collaborate with technology leaders and other stakeholders to align and prioritize strategic technology initiatives. Drive continuous improvement , enhancing and evolving existing products and capabilities through customer feedback, performance insights, and emerging technology opportunities. Champion effective product management practices, encouraging collaboration, accountability, innovation, and adaptability across teams. What We re Looking For A degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. Demonstrable experience in Product Management, Engineering, Product Marketing, or a related discipline, with a track record of successfully delivering and evolving products. Experience with high-stakes assessment and learning products, including an understanding of the technology capabilities and operational requirements needed to support these environments. Strong product management capabilities, including product strategy, roadmap development, requirements definition, business case development, and lifecycle management. Experience supporting educational technology products, digital learning platforms, or assessment solutions is highly desirable. Knowledge of one or more of the following domains is welcomed: assessment, learning technologies, content management, and customer analytics. Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple products, projects, and competing business requirements. Effective interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across different teams and organizational levels. Experience working with engineering teams, technology leaders, external partners, and cross-functional business stakeholders to deliver product outcomes. A strategic and analytical approach, with the ability to connect business priorities, technology opportunities, and customer needs to inform product decisions. The ability to constructively challenge established approaches, ask questions, and contribute independent perspectives to support better outcomes. Experience guiding, mentoring, or coordinating the work of product specialists, analysts, or cross-functional colleagues. A collaborative and adaptable approach, with a commitment to integrity, accountability, continuous learning, and improvement. The ability to navigate changing priorities and ambiguity while maintaining focus on delivering high-quality outcomes. Why Join Us Shape technology that supports a global profession. Help develop and enhance the technology platforms underpinning CFA Institute s internationally recognized education and assessment offerings. Make a meaningful impact. Contribute to the learning and assessment experiences of candidates and investment professionals around the world. Influence product strategy and innovation. Take ownership of product direction, technology modernization, and continuous improvement across critical Education platforms. Work at the intersection of education and technology. Collaborate with engineering, product management, education specialists, and business leaders to solve complex challenges and deliver scalable solutions. Drive meaningful transformation. Identify opportunities to improve existing products, introduce new capabilities, and strengthen the technology supporting CFA Institute s Education portfolio. Develop your leadership capabilities. Share expertise, support colleagues, and contribute to a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives, experimentation, and continuous learning. Be part of a mission-driven organization. Help CFA Institute advance professional excellence and strengthen the knowledge and capabilities of the global investment profession. At this time, CFA Institute cannot provide sponsorship. No agencies, please. Compensation and Benefits: At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. In compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit, we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position: Expected salary range: $110k - $146k per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position including location. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package. #LI-JB1 We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, including health coverage, generous time off, competitive retirement plans, flexible work options, and wellbeing and development programs. You can learn more on our careers site: Working at CFA Institute | Comprehensive Benefits About CFA Institute CFA Institute is the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we promote professional growth, uphold ethical standards, and help advance better financial markets. Join a global organization committed to putting investors first. Follow CFA Institute on: LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | WeChat | Weibo Important Message: Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as CFA Institute cannot make assumptions about your education, experience, or location. We thank all those who apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. CFA Institute prohibits both discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics: any individual employee, group of employees, or prospective employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed or belief, age, marital or partnership status, marital or family status, care giver status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, physical abilities/qualities, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence or sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, infectious disease carrier status, migrant worker status, educational background, socio-economic status, geographic location and culture or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy impacts all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, development, promotion, demotion, layoff, recall, furlough, transfer, leave of absence, and dismissal. This is a global policy that applies to all CFA Institute employees, regardless of location. If, due to a disability or current medical condition, you need an accommodation or assistance to complete a job application, you can request one at any stage of the recruitment process. Please send an email to TAHelpdesk cfainstitute.org noting the accommodations or assistance you are requesting. Please do not include any medical or health information in this email. We will review your request and contact you to discuss the possible options and arrangements. We will try our best to provide you with an accommodation or assistance that meets your needs and respects your preferences.

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What You ll Do
Lead product strategy and innovation for one or more products within CFA Institute s Education portfolio, establishing clear product visions, strategies, and roadmaps aligned with business priorities.
Own the product lifecycle for assigned Education technology platforms and capabilities, balancing new development, enhancements, modernization, operational stability, risk management, and ongoing support.
Develop and build alignment around new product and technology strategies, ensuring proposed initiatives deliver value to the business and its customers.
Define and review product requirements, working closely with engineering, technology, and business stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into practical solutions.
Oversee and support the activities of Product Managers and Business Analysts, as required, to deliver solutions that address critical business challenges and enhance the user experience.
Manage cross-functional product dependencies , collaborating across teams to align priorities, resolve challenges, and support effective product delivery.
Identify and prioritize new product and technology opportunities that support Education business objectives and evolving customer needs.
Support the development of budgets, business cases, and investment recommendations to inform product decisions and resource allocation.
Evaluate and manage relationships with internal and external partners and vendors to ensure products and supporting technologies meet business requirements.
Collaborate with technology leaders and other stakeholders to align and prioritize strategic technology initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement , enhancing and evolving existing products and capabilities through customer feedback, performance insights, and emerging technology opportunities.
Champion effective product management practices, encouraging collaboration, accountability, innovation, and adaptability across teams.
What We re Looking For
A degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Demonstrable experience in Product Management, Engineering, Product Marketing, or a related discipline, with a track record of successfully delivering and evolving products.
Experience with high-stakes assessment and learning products, including an understanding of the technology capabilities and operational requirements needed to support these environments.
Strong product management capabilities, including product strategy, roadmap development, requirements definition, business case development, and lifecycle management.
Experience supporting educational technology products, digital learning platforms, or assessment solutions is highly desirable.
Knowledge of one or more of the following domains is welcomed: assessment, learning technologies, content management, and customer analytics.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple products, projects, and competing business requirements.
Effective interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across different teams and organizational levels.
Experience working with engineering teams, technology leaders, external partners, and cross-functional business stakeholders to deliver product outcomes.
A strategic and analytical approach, with the ability to connect business priorities, technology opportunities, and customer needs to inform product decisions.

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