Senior Director, Product

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Instructure

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Education • SaaS • Artificial Intelligence

Instructure is an educational technology company that provides various digital tools and platforms to enhance and streamline teaching and learning experiences across different educational levels, from K-12 to professional education. Central to their offerings is the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), which serves as a comprehensive hub for educators and students to connect and communicate effectively. Instructure also offers additional tools such as Canvas Studio and Canvas Catalog, as well as data-driven insights through Intelligent Insights that utilize AI to improve educational outcomes. The company's products are designed to support evidence-based decision-making, optimize technology usage, and foster impactful results in educational environments.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2016

📚 Education

☁️ SaaS

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

📋 Description

• Location: East Coast (ET time zone, leading teams in Budapest and West Coast) • At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. • Parchment, an Instructure company, is a leading platform dedicated to turning credentials into opportunities. We empower learners, academic institutions, and employers to request, verify, and receive transcripts, diplomas, and other credentials securely and efficiently. Our comprehensive network facilitates the exchange of over 165 million credentials across thousands of K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, and receivers globally. At Parchment, we are committed to providing shareable, efficient, and secure digital-first credentials that support learners at every stage of their academic and professional journey. • The Opportunity: We’re seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Director of Product to lead the next era of innovation in credentials and learner mobility. In this critical role, you will shape and execute the product strategy across Parchment’s platform, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of solutions that connect and meet the evolving needs of our diverse stakeholders – including K-12 schools, higher education institutions, lifelong learners and employers. You will leverage your industry knowledge and expertise to play a critical role in shaping the future of credentialing, leveraging technology to create seamless and impactful experiences to support millions of learners worldwide in demonstrating their achievements.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of product management experience, with 3-5 years in a leadership role (Director or Sr. Director level), preferably within the EdTech, or credentialing industry. Experience serving multiple audiences in K-12, higher education, and workforce and experience with credentials or transcripts is a plus. • Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive product strategies that drive significant business impact. • Strategic Clarity & Execution: Ability to create a unified product vision from ambiguity, turn it into an actionable roadmap, galvanize a cross-functional team to build and execute at pace—backed by stakeholder trust and alignment. • Leadership: Demonstrated success in building, leading, and inspiring high-performing product teams. You mentor, empower, and retain top talent. • Technical Acumen: Comfortable engaging in technical product planning, understanding integration requirements, and supporting scalable architecture decisions. • Customer Focus: Deep empathy for customer needs and a proven track record of translating customer insights into successful product solutions. Experience facilitating industry-wide and cross-industry workshops and co-creation is a major plus. • Data-Driven & Outcomes Oriented: Skilled at defining metrics that matter and using data to iterate intelligently—without losing sight of the human impact • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. • Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. • Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business, Marketing); MBA or advanced degree preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and participation in Instructure’s equity program • Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work available in some regions for specific jobs. • Generous paid time off, including global holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” company-wide shutdown from December 26 to December 31 • Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support • Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth • The technology and tools you need to do your best work—typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations • Motivosity employee recognition program • A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection