Director, Product Management

We are looking for a highly skilled Director, Product Management to lead our supplemental Math & Literacy product portfolio, spanning Dream. Box Math, Dream. Box Reading Park, Reading Plus, and Doodle. As a senior product leader, you will define and drive the long-term strategy for products that deliver measurable learning outcomes for students while supporting sustainable growth for Discovery Education.

This highly visible role partners closely with Curriculum, Engineering, Design, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and senior leadership to establish portfolio priorities, guide investment decisions, and advance product innovation. You will build, lead, and develop a team of product managers and curriculum designers responsible for the ongoing maintenance, enhancement, performance, and growth of the portfolio.

In This Role You Will: Strategic Product Leadership Define and drive the multi-year product vision, strategy, and investment priorities for the Math & Literacy portfolio Align the portfolio with Discovery Education’s business objectives, customer needs, market opportunities, and learning efficacy goals Evaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, competitive trends, and market insights to inform strategic decisions Portfolio Management Own the roadmap and product lifecycle across Dream.

Box Math, Dream. Box Reading Park, Reading Plus, and Doodle Balance maintenance, modernization, enhancement, and new feature investment across the portfolio Prioritize portfolio investments based on customer value, product performance, organizational capacity, and expected business outcomes Business Planning Develop business cases and portfolio plans that balance product investment and expected return Partner with cross-functional leaders to align product plans with sustainable growth, retention, and business performance goals Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of product managers and curriculum designers Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, curricular rigor, innovation, and product excellence Build organizational capability through talent development, effective resource allocation, and succession planning Executive and Stakeholder Engagement Communicate product strategy, portfolio performance, investment recommendations, and roadmap priorities to stakeholders and senior leadership, including the SVP of Product Build consensus and align organizational leaders around portfolio priorities, trade-offs, and desired outcomes Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Engineering, Design, Curriculum, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to align priorities and support seamless product delivery Guide cross-functional decisions related to scope, staffing, risk, technical considerations, and user experience Growth and Customer Outcomes Identify opportunities to increase product usage, adoption, renewal, and customer satisfaction across the portfolio Apply customer, market, and competitive insights to improve learning outcomes and inform investment decisions Champion the needs of educators, students, and administrators throughout the product development lifecycle Performance and Execution Establish and own portfolio-level OKRs, KPIs, product performance measures, and efficacy goals Use data, experimentation, and customer insights to guide product decisions and measure results Lead cross-functional execution by managing priorities, dependencies, risks, staffing projections, and trade-offs Core Competencies for Success: Strategic Mindset: Anticipates future trends and translates customer, market, competitive, and organizational insights into a clear, long-term portfolio strategy Business Insight: Applies commercial, financial, customer, and market knowledge to evaluate opportunities and make sound product investment decisions Drives Results: Establishes clear priorities and accountability while mobilizing teams to deliver measurable customer, learning, and business outcomes Develops Talent: Builds organizational capability by providing meaningful coaching, feedback, development opportunities, and support to current and future leaders Collaborates: Builds effective partnerships across functions and levels, integrating diverse perspectives to create alignment and advance shared outcomes Credentials and Experience: 10+ years of progressive product management experience, including responsibility for complex products, product lines, or multi-product portfolios 5+ years of experience leading and developing product managers, curriculum professionals, or multidisciplinary product teams Demonstrated experience developing and executing portfolio strategies that support customer adoption, retention, growth, and business performance Demonstrated experience leading roadmap prioritization, business planning, product investment recommendations, and resource allocation across multiple products Experience presenting product strategy, portfolio performance, and business recommendations to senior and executive leadership Experience partnering with engineering teams on technically complex products and applying AI or emerging technologies to improve product development efficiency or customer value Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, education, product management, or a related field, with an MBA or advanced degree preferred; familiarity with mathematics or literacy curriculum, instructional design, or educational technology strongly preferred Legal right to work in the United Kingdom This role is designed to be hybrid in Bath, UK.

The hiring range for this position is between £ 88,000 - £99,050 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an Annual Bonus. ----- At Discovery Education , we are fulfilling our mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today's world.

Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning though innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations.

We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students' natural curiosity and desire to learn by capturing their minds and imagination through the fascination of Discovery. Why Join Discovery Education?

Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams. Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals. To this end, Discovery Education offers inclusive and robust offerings. You can find a complete listing on our Career Page .

Team Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work! 28 days leave plus UK bank holidays Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December) Income protection to support you during long term illness 4x salary Life Assurance Medicash cash back plan Private Medical Insurance Vivup cash back and discounted plan for 1000s of high street stores Cycle to work scheme Paid eye test and money towards glasses Numerous Employee Assistance Programs A social committee that helps us team build and celebrate wins Career Development Ownership

• Be the driver of your success! Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs for when you choose to study further in your field as you work Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building Uncapped career growth Unlimited LinkedIn Learning Leadership training for people mangers This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work. Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue “Apply Now” button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application. Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the communities we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, protected veteran status or disabled status or, genetic information.