Senior Director, Product Management (Creator+) - USA Based

As a Senior Director of Product Management at D2L, your primary responsibilities will include leading the product strategy and roadmap for our Creator+ platform, driving innovation in content creation and management across education sectors, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute go-to-market plans. You'll also be tasked with measuring success by analyzing customer metrics and usage funnels, ensuring that our products consistently meet user needs.

Candidates for the Senior Director, Product Management role at D2L should have extensive leadership experience in product management, particularly with B2B SaaS products in the education sector. A strong background in content management, learning science, and a proven track record of launching impactful products are essential. Ideally, you'll possess a relevant degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience, making you well-equipped to oversee product development.

The Senior Director of Product Management at D2L plays a crucial role in influencing product innovation by leading the development and execution of the product roadmap for Creator+. This includes defining new features, collaborating with engineering and design teams, and leveraging market insights to position D2L as a leader in EdTech. Your ability to articulate the value of new product offerings will ensure alignment across teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

The expected base salary for the Senior Director, Product Management role at D2L ranges between $180,000 and $215,000 USD. This compensation is reflective of the candidate’s skills, experience, and the competitive landscape of the market, ensuring that we attract top talent in the industry.

D2L offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Senior Director, Product Management, including flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a competitive health benefits plan. Additional perks include paid volunteer days, tuition reimbursement for continued education, wellness reimbursements, and a supportive work environment focused on employee wellbeing and growth.

In your response, highlight your leadership style and provide examples of how you've mentored team members and fostered high-performance teams. Discuss specific achievements, such as launching successful products or improving product processes, to showcase your ability to lead effectively.

When answering this question, emphasize your data-driven approach to prioritization, including customer feedback, market research, and business goals. Share examples of how you've successfully balanced various stakeholder needs while keeping the product vision aligned.

Explain how you facilitate communication and collaboration among teams, such as setting up regular check-ins, utilizing project management tools, and fostering a culture of openness. Illustrate your points with real-life scenarios where cross-functional ties were crucial to project success.

Discuss your methodology for identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics that reflect user engagement and satisfaction after launch. Provide examples of how you've monitored these metrics in the past and iterated on products based on collected data.

Talk about your involvement in developing and executing go-to-market strategies, emphasizing your understanding of target markets, customer personas, and marketing channels. Include examples that illustrate your strategic thinking and successful product launches.

When answering, describe a challenging situation regarding product features or market direction. Highlight your decision-making process, the factors considered, and the eventual outcomes to showcase your problem-solving skills.

Illustrate the importance of user feedback in shaping product decisions. Share how you gather and analyze feedback, and how it has influenced product improvements or pivots in your past roles.

Describe your methods for staying ahead of industry trends, such as attending conferences, participating in webinars, reading industry publications, or engaging in professional networks. This shows your commitment to continuous learning and adaptability.

Discuss how you craft a compelling product vision by understanding customer needs, market gaps, and technological advancements. Mention your practice of socializing the vision with key stakeholders to ensure alignment across the organization.

Highlight your mentoring philosophy and provide examples of how you've coached junior product managers to grow their skills. Discuss the techniques you use and the importance of fostering an inclusive environment to encourage diverse perspectives.