Director/Senior Director, Product Management

Clever is on a mission to connect every student, worldwide, to a world of learning. With our identity platform for education, we serve 77% of U.S. schools and over 1 million K12 students internationally. As a trusted partner for schools and educators, we provide secure, seamless access to digital learning tools that empower students everywhere. Clever, a Kahoot! Company, is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, but our impact extends far beyond. Learn more about us at www.clever.com.

Clever is looking for an Director of Product Management with deep Software-as-a Service (SAAS) experience to lead a team of Product Managers across Clever’s product suite. 

You’ll lead product strategy and execution in a small enterprise setting, working to scale products that enhance the security and user experience for 77% of US schools and a growing International footprint. You will contribute meaningfully to Clever’s strategic direction and collaborate with senior leaders across the organization. This position requires a combination of strategic leadership, technical expertise, and team management to ensure the development and delivery of high-quality products and services.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Lead product development for Clever’s suite of solutions, including cybersecurity solutions for schools and data and interoperability solutions for edtech vendors
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and sales, to execute the roadmap and bring new features to market
• Develop a deep understanding of customer pain points and the competitive landscape to shape product enhancements
• Manage and mentor a team of PMs, ensuring a high standard of leadership and innovation
• Up-level product development processes and culture
• Partner with external stakeholders to co-create solutions tailored to K12  environments
• Represent Clever publicly in industry working groups
• Drive a data-centric product culture, using metrics to measure success and drive continuous improvement

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Extensive experience in product management—at least 10 years for Director level and 12 years for Sr. Director
• Demonstrated track record building SAAS products with enterprise customers is required, including 0-1 products
• Either experience building K12 Edtech products or experience developing and scaling cybersecurity and Identity & Access Management (IAM) products is preferred
• Leadership expertise with a minimum of 5 years (Director level) or 8 years (Sr. Director) of team management experience, highlighted by a history of building and scaling high-performing, results-driven teams
• Experience working in small enterprise companies or startups, understanding the unique challenges of these environments
• Customer-facing experience, including enterprise customer engagement with executive leadership
• Deep knowledge of product craft and processes
• Ability to balance customer needs with business goals, driving product decisions that align with company strategy
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders
• Commitment to equity and belonging: Clever believes that the classrooms we serve and our company’s halls should be spaces that are diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We seek opportunities and celebrate actions that further allow us to build diverse teams, include every voice, and create a safe space for everyone to bring their authentic selves into the workplace

CLEVER BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Top-notch healthcare, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Best-in-class mental healthcare service that supports employees' mental and emotional wellness
• A generous personal development yearly budget which can be used for courses, conferences, trainings, books, and more
• A comprehensive Learning & Development program that enables employees to enhance their skills, knowledge, and functional expertise
• Annual company and team events to connect with fun, bright coworkers

SALARY TRANSPARENCY:

• The range of our base salary cash compensation for the director level for candidates living in the United States, besides NYC and San Francisco, CA, is between $199,00 - $235,000. For candidates living in NYC and San Francisco, CA is between $219,000 - $258,000.
• The range of our base salary cash compensation for the senior director level for candidates living in the United States, besides NYC and San Francisco, CA, is between $233,000 - $275,000. For candidates living in NYC and San Francisco, CA is between $257,000 - $302,000.
• All final offers are determined using multiple factors including experience and level of expertise. 

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