VP Product Innovation, Modern Campus

Jobgether SRL; Canada; Remote; CAD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first workplace

Competitive compensation

Rewards and recognition

Learning and development

Meaningful impact

Inclusive workplace

Accommodations for interview

Job summary

Jobgether SRL in Canada seeks a VP Product Innovation, Modern Campus to lead product strategy and drive innovation across higher education solutions. This executive will shape a portfolio spanning web content, curriculum and catalog management, student engagement, and lifelong learning in a remote-first setup.

Leading cross-functional teams, you will translate market and customer insights into scalable product roadmaps while fostering collaboration and measurable impact across institutions and

Qualifications

• Experience in product management and strategy, preferably in SaaS or education technology.
• Track record of defining and executing product roadmaps and portfolios.
• Ability to translate customer needs into scalable product solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead product innovation strategy aligned with objectives and market needs.
• Identify emerging tech and opportunities to develop innovative solutions.
• Guide portfolio evolution across web content management and learning ecosystems.
• Turn insights into actionable roadmaps and differentiated offerings.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver successful products.
• Champion customer-centric, accessible digital experiences for learners.
• Establish metrics to evaluate adoption, satisfaction, and impact.
• Build and mentor high-performing product teams with a culture of innovation.

Skills

Product strategy

Leadership

SaaS

Education technology

Market analysis

Roadmap planning

Customer discovery

Data-informed decisions

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a VP Product Innovation, Modern Campus based in Canada.

The VP Product Innovation will lead product innovation and strategy, shaping solutions that transform how higher education institutions engage with learners throughout their educational journeys. This executive role offers the opportunity to drive product vision, identify emerging market opportunities, and translate customer needs into impactful, scalable digital experiences. You will help advance a comprehensive technology ecosystem supporting web content management, curriculum and catalog management, student engagement, and lifelong learning. Working in a remote-first environment, you will contribute to a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your leadership will help educational institutions adapt to evolving learner expectations, expand access to learning opportunities, and deliver personalized experiences. This is an opportunity to influence the future of education through strategic product leadership and meaningful technological innovation.

Accountabilities

• Define and lead the product innovation strategy, aligning product vision and priorities with organizational objectives, market trends, and the evolving needs of higher education institutions.
• Identify emerging technologies, industry developments, and new business opportunities to develop innovative solutions that enhance the modern learner journey.
• Guide the evolution of a comprehensive product portfolio spanning web content management, curriculum and catalog management, student engagement, and lifelong learning.
• Translate customer insights, market research, and institutional challenges into actionable product strategies, roadmaps, and differentiated solutions.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration among product, engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer success teams to ensure successful product development and delivery.
• Champion customer-centric innovation by promoting personalized, scalable, and accessible digital experiences that help institutions better serve learners.
• Establish product performance metrics and success indicators to evaluate adoption, customer satisfaction, business impact, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Build and mentor high-performing product teams, encouraging experimentation, strategic thinking, accountability, and a culture of innovation.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in product management, product strategy, product innovation, or related leadership roles, ideally within SaaS, enterprise technology, or education technology.
• Demonstrated success in defining and executing product strategies, managing complex product portfolios, and bringing innovative digital solutions to market.
• Strong understanding of product development methodologies, market analysis, customer discovery, roadmap planning, and data-informed decision-making.
• Experience leading and developing cross-functional teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and aligning diverse functions around a shared product vision.
• Ability to identify market opportunities, assess emerging technologies, and translate complex customer challenges into practical, scalable product solutions.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical capabilities, communication skills, and the ability to balance long-term vision with execution.
• A customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to accessibility, continuous learning, collaboration, and delivering measurable value.
• Experience in higher education or education technology is an asset, particularly familiarity with the challenges institutions face in supporting learners across the full educational lifecycle.
• A leadership style grounded in integrity, empathy, partnership, and the ability to make complex initiatives achievable.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: A target base salary range is established for the position, with individual compensation determined by relevant skills, experience, education, and training. The exact salary range is not specified in the available job description.
• Remote-first workplace: Flexibility to work remotely within the applicable hiring location.
• Rewards and recognition: Programs designed to recognize contributions and celebrate professional achievements.
• Learning and development: Opportunities to expand your expertise, strengthen leadership capabilities, and support ongoing professional growth.
• Meaningful impact: The opportunity to contribute to technology that helps universities evolve, improve learner experiences, and expand educational opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace: A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities for candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Accessible recruitment: Accommodations are available during the interview process for candidates who require them due to a disability.

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