Job Overview:
Lexia is an innovative and leading EdTech company that is revolutionizing the way students learn to read. Our vision is a world where literacy is a reality for everyone. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Vice President, Product to join our leadership team to lead product strategy.
The Senior Vice President, Product (SVP, Product) will report directly to the President and will be responsible for the growth and evolution of the Lexia product suite, comprising curriculum and professional learning solutions and our Voyager Sopris Learning branded offerings. The SVP Product will play a critical role in the future of Lexia. This role will require developing a deep understanding of the buyers, educators and students we serve to inform the development of the most effective solutions. The key to success will hinge on building strong relationships with the Lexia leadership team, helping develop, drive, and deliver on strategies that enable our company’s mission to create opportunity for every student through the power of literacy education.
Job Responsibilities:
Leadership
- As part of the Sr. Leadership Team within Lexia, you will help create the overarching vision and strategy for the company, preparing the organization for transformation and market disruption, while fostering a high-performing culture focused on implementing a product strategy that drives improving student literacy outcomes.
- Manage a team of experienced product professionals overseeing; curriculum, assessment and professional learning pedagogy, product management, engineering, quality assurance and design/UX.
- Oversee the development and execution of department goals.
- Collaborate and influence key stakeholders throughout the organization to prioritize initiatives and align resources to meet department and company goals.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate the success of product initiatives and communicate progress through a structured and transparent process.
Product Strategy and Innovation
- Shape and drive a multi-year approach to growth, innovation and mission attainment by leveraging customer insights and anticipating market trends.
- Translate product strategy into mission success by setting and achieving bold user impact targets.
- Establish and communicate Lexia’s product vision and strategy across the organization.
- Create product strategy that is grounded in research-based best practices and equitable access to learning for all students.
- Develop vision and resources to leverage emerging technologies including artificial intelligence to drive user engagement, efficiency of implementation, and improved learning outcomes.
Product Development and Technology Roadmap
- Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation and prioritization to execution and release.
- Maintain a detailed quarterly, annual and long range roadmap that outlines the features, enhancements, and initiatives to be delivered over time.
- Oversee product and technology roadmaps to ensure alignment and optimal resource allocation to achieve business results.
- Balance internal and outsourced resources to manage cost and create flexibility to meet deadlines and budget requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders across Lexia and Cambium Learning Group.
- Collaborate with members of the Strategic Leadership Team, including Learning and Research, Customer Success, Revenue, Strategy and Operations to meet long term objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate technologies, and pedagogical approaches to prioritize opportunities, and drive educational impact.
Change Management Leadership
- Lead and manage organizational change within the product team as the business scales and changes to meet evolving market needs.
- Ensure smooth transitions and employee well being through continuous alignment of product strategies with business needs.
Continuous Learning and Development
- Stay informed through reading, listening, engaging in activities inside and outside of the industry to leverage insights on market dynamics, customer needs and user experience.
Lexia Values
- Model Openness, Inclusion, Recognition, Community, Intentionality, Drive.
- Recognize team members who live and uphold the Lexia Values.
- Partner with Learning and Research to shape company culture and employee experience.
Info Security and Student Privacy
- Develop a deep understanding of k-12 school Information Security and Student Privacy. requirements and collaborate with IT, Legal and Go to Market functions to achieve a desired compliance.
Stability and Cost Effective Hosting/Delivery
- Maintain product stability and customer trust through industry leading service levels and product stability.
Skills/Competencies:
Possesses a solid level of experience, expertise, knowledge, and demonstrated proficiency in the following:
- Strategic Vision: Develop a compelling and innovative vision for the future by anticipating and interpreting market changes, from which clear strategic priorities and choices can be made.
- Strategic Execution: Develop and execute on plans aligned with educational goals and market demands.
- Leadership: Drive a team, listening, coaching and developing others, building trust, earning respect, and inspiring teams with a clear vision for product excellence.
- Financial Acumen: Managing budgets and costs, forecasting.
- Critical Thinking and Decision Making: Analyzing information objectively and making informed decisions based on expertise and available data.
- Advocacy: Adhere to best practices in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
- Strategic Partnership: Forging strategic partnerships and collaborations.
- Cross-Functional Coordination and Collaboration: Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to align strategies, and ensure consistent messaging.
- Market Understanding: Making decisions based on deep understanding of the education market, literacy needs, and educational technology trends.
- Communication: Representing Lexia internally and externally, engaging stakeholders, and presenting the company's educational vision with clarity.
- Relationship Management: Managing diverse teams, fostering relationships with experts, and facilitating discussions.
- Customer Sensitivity: Understanding your customer's needs, desires and any issues they face to create better product experiences and ensure product success.
- Passion for educational equity and a commitment to making a positive impact on student and teachers’ lives.
- Technical Skills: Familiar with agile, lean practices, and UX/UI design principles and have excellent technical insight to make informed decisions.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as computer science, engineering, business administration, or education.
- Advanced degrees (MBA) or certifications in product management, education technology, or related fields is beneficial.
- 10+ years experience in Product Leadership, with a track record of managing and growing complex, multi-product portfolios, preferably in the k-12 education market.
- Experience in SaaS product management leadership, with a focus on driving growth.
- Depth of knowledge of product development methodologies, emerging technologies.
- Demonstrated understanding of DEIB best practices, evolving societal needs, and being open to learning from experiences.
Remote First:
Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations. As a Senior Leader there will also be an expectation to meet in person at different times during the year.
The successful candidate will be expected to work from their own home office or co-working space. You will need a reliable internet connection and a suitable workspace to perform your duties effectively. As a part of our Remote First benefits, Cambium will help reimburse the cost of setting up your home or remote office.
To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit https://www.lexialearning.com/
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
