Senior Product Manager - Higher Education (HE)

Democrance; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology company in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Senior Product Manager – Higher Education to drive the strategy and development of digital products for universities. You will manage the product lifecycle from discovery to launch, working closely with engineering and UX teams. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in Product Management, preferably in Higher Education or EdTech. Strong ownership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Product Management.
• Proven ownership of complex digital products.
• Experience in Higher Education or EdTech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive product vision and strategy.
• Own the product lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements.

Skills

Product ownership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

MBA or Master's degree

Tools

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Job description

Position Overview

As a Senior Product Manager – Higher Education (HE), you will lead the strategy, development, and continuous improvement of digital products serving universities and higher education institutions. You will own the product vision and roadmap, working closely with engineering, UX, data, and business teams to deliver scalable, high-impact education platforms aligned with institutional and market needs in Saudi Arabia.

Experience

7+ years of experience in Product Management with proven ownership of complex digital or platform-based products. Experience working with Higher Education, EdTech, or enterprise environments is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive product vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap aligned with business goals and Higher Education requirements.
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from discovery and ideation through delivery, launch, and continuous optimization.
• Partner closely with engineering, UX/UI, QA, and data teams to ensure high-quality execution and timely delivery.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including university leadership and internal teams, to gather requirements and align priorities.
• Lead product discovery activities, including user research, customer interviews, and market analysis.
• Define and track product success metrics, using data and feedback to guide prioritization and improvement.
• Communicate product plans, progress, and outcomes clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong product ownership and prioritization skills within Agile/Scrum environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making mindset.
• Comfortable working closely with engineering teams and managing technical trade-offs.

Nice to Have

• Direct experience with Higher Education platforms (LMS, SIS, academic portals).
• Exposure to government or education-sector digital transformation initiatives.
• Technical background or previous hands-on experience in software development.
• Product management or Agile certifications.
• MBA or Master’s degree.