Head of Product

Prodigy Education; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company on a mission to make learning fun! As the Head of Product, you will shape the future of gaming features and LiveOps, driving strategy and leading a talented team. Your expertise in product management and data analysis will be crucial in crafting impactful product roadmaps and enhancing player experiences. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence educational tools that benefit millions of students. If you are passionate about gaming and education, this is your chance to make a real difference in the world!

Benefits

Total Rewards Program

Growth Mindset Empowerment

Inspirational Mission

Inclusive Workplace

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product strategy experience in the gaming industry.
• Advanced skills in data analysis and KPI tracking.

Responsibilities

• Refine and execute product strategy alongside the EVP of Product.
• Lead a high-performing team of Product Owners.

Skills

Product Strategy

Data Analysis

A/B Testing

KPI Tracking

Leadership

Gaming Metrics

Behavioural Economics

LiveOps Monetization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Advanced Degree (optional)

Tools

Product Analytics Tools

Job description

Prodigy Education, a global leader in game-based learning, is on a mission to make every student in the world love learning. We believe learning should be as fun as playing a video game. This is central to our educational philosophy, because when you love what you do, you do it better. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.

With Prodigy, kids practice standards-aligned skills in Math and English as they play our fun, adaptive learning games. All with teacher and parent tools to support their learning in class and at home.

Join us as the Head of Product and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our gaming features and LiveOps portfolio. You'll partner with the EVP of Product to drive the strategy, lead a high-performing team, and deliver engaging, data-driven experiences that fuel player growth and performance.

Your Impact

• Refine and execute the product strategy alongside the EVP of Product.
• Craft and own a compelling product roadmap that prioritizes high-impact initiatives.
• Define and track success metrics that align game performance with business goals.
• Lead a high-performing team of Product Owners with competencies in product management, data analysis, experiment design, and behavioural economics, providing guidance and ensuring performance standards across teams.
• Lead experimentation, KPI reporting, and competitive analysis to guide product direction.
• Leverage insights to prioritize roadmaps based on a deep understanding of player behaviour and needs.

About You

• 7+ years leading product strategy in the gaming industry.
• Expertise in free-to-play game systems, mechanics, and economies, with experience in RPG games.
• Proven ability to create and execute a long-term vision with data-driven roadmaps.
• Advanced skills in data analysis, A/B testing, and KPI tracking with product analytics tools.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building, managing, and guiding cross-functional teams, including direct oversight and development of Product Owners.
• Deep knowledge of gaming metrics, behavioural economics, and LiveOps monetization strategies.
• Experience identifying opportunities in game systems and driving innovative solutions.

Working At Prodigy

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping every student in the world love learning! At Prodigy Education, your work positively impacts the lives of millions of students and teachers worldwide.
• Join a company which empowers a Growth Mindset among its team members, so you grow as we do. You’ll also work on award-winning products which harness the magic of math and power of language for students in grades 1st-8th.
• We understand that a thriving team is at the core of our success. So, on top of an inspirational mission and rewarding work, our Total Rewards Program reflects our commitment to your financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• It’s not just about the work though; it's about the culture. As the Toronto Star reports in a recent feature on Prodigy: "Prodigy’s secret sauce is that it sees its corporate culture as something that is built slowly from the ground up and is always evolving.”

Prodigy Math is used by almost one million teachers a year, and was named the most popular supplemental education platform in classrooms in the United States! Our products have also won numerous consumer awards, including the Mom’s Choice Award, Parent and Teacher Choice Awards, and National Parenting Product Award.

Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Prodigy Education. If you feel like you don’t have all the qualifications for this position and are willing to use your initiative to learn the rest, we’d still love for you to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Prodigy Education will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us at [e-mail], and we will work with you to meet your needs.