Senior Director of Product, Live Classes

Varsity Tutors; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nerdy is seeking a visionary product leader to transform Live Classes into a dynamic streaming platform. This role involves shaping product vision, managing cross-functional teams, and driving engagement through innovative use of generative AI. Join a fast-paced environment focused on redefining learning experiences.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation & Advancement

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible Time Off

Continuous Learning access

Medical, dental, vision, life plans

Qualifications

• 10 years in product leadership roles, with P&L and budget management.
• Proven track record reimagining and scaling digital platforms.
• Deep expertise in virtual/live event or content-driven platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define a compelling long-term vision for Live Classes.
• Lead end-to-end product management from ideation to delivery.
• Audit current workflows and recommend process improvements for scaling.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Visionary mindset

Job description

Overview:

Nerdy is seeking an entrepreneurial and visionary product leader to transform and scale our Live Classes into a dynamic streaming platform that makes learning irresistible. You'll own the complete product experience, turning our static marketplace into a vibrant hub where students discover and engage with live streaming content in real-time. You’ll shape the product vision, define the roadmap, and lead its execution to reimagine the Live Classes experience and drive adoption, engagement, and growth.

About Nerdy:

At Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) - the company behind Varsity Tutors - we’re redrawing the blueprint of learning. Our Live + AI platform fuses real-time human expertise with proprietary generative-AI systems, setting a new bar for measurable academic impact at global scale.

We recruit the kind of technologists and operators you’d bet on as solo founders - people who turn ambiguous problems into shipping code, iterate faster than markets move, and compound their advantage with every data point. In an era where great employees can deliver 10-times the leverage of the merely good, we back those who play to win.

Fortune favors the bold. Join us.

How we compete:

• AI-Native at every levelFrom the CEO to day-one hires, everyone builds and ships with generative AI. If you’re not wielding AI, you’re not done.
• Entrepreneurial velocityMove at founder speed, prototype in hours, and measure in real user outcomes. Slow teams die.
• Free-market rigor Ideas rise or fall on merit and results - no committees, no politics, no cap on upside.
• Full-stack ownership You design, build, and run what you ship; accountability is a feature, not a bug.
• Reward for contributionPay rises with impact, not years. Outstanding results earn outsized rewards. We evaluate both what you achieve and howyou achieve it: living our leadership principles and using AI effectively are formally measured and rewarded.
• Relentless explorationPush the frontier of generative AI in live learning and - because only the paranoid survive - questioning every legacy assumption along the way.
• Is ApoliticalYou stay focused on mission-aligned outcomes, not distractions or unrelated causes.

If you’re a technically minded builder who thrives on open competition, personal responsibility, and the chance to redefine how the world learns - while continually stretching the limits of what generative AI can do - come do the most ambitious and rewarding work of your career here. Learn more at nerdy.com.
Nerdy’s shareholder letters below explain our latest products and strategy:

• Q1-2025 Shareholder Letter
• Q4-2024 Shareholder Letter
• Q3-2024 Shareholder Letter

Qualifications:

• 10 years in product leadership roles, with P&L and budget management experience
• Proven track record reimagining and scaling a digital marketplace or platform product
• Deep expertise in virtual/live event or content-driven platforms
• Strong analytical skills and comfort building data-driven business cases
• Visionary mindset with a hands-on execution bias—able to move seamlessly between strategy and tactics
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities:

Product Vision & Strategy

• Define and articulate a compelling long-term vision for Live Classes that aligns with overall company goals.
• Conduct user research and competitive analysis to identify high-impact opportunities.
• Establish and prioritize the product roadmap to deliver maximum member value and drive new client discovery and acquisition.

Product Development & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end product management from ideation through delivery, working closely with engineering, design, and data teams.
• Set and track KPIs and dashboards for usage, engagement, and retention—leveraging data to guide continuous improvement.

Vendor & Partner Collaboration

• Manage relationships with platform and technology partners—advocating for custom integrations and data enhancements that differentiate our offering.

Investment & Budget Oversight

• Own a multi-million-dollar budget: build financial models and partner with finance to tie investment to revenue impact.
• Partner with finance to align on ROI expectations and ensure smart allocation of resources.

Content Strategy & Programming

• Lead development of a content calendar segmented by audience, subject, and grade.
• Collaborate with the academic content team to ensure high-quality, relevant course offerings.

Supply & Demand Planning

• Define methodology to assess content gaps versus member demand.
• Optimize instructor hiring and contracting to deliver the best unit economics.

Operations & Scaling

• Audit current workflows and recommend process improvements or automation to support scale.
• Ensure smooth end-to-end class operations—from scheduling to post-class follow-up.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Combine direct people management (full-time reports) and dotted-line oversight with hands-on individual contribution.
• Partner closely with executive leaders—up to and including the CEO—to align on strategy, priorities, and business goals.

Unleash Your Potential at Nerdy:

At Nerdy, you'll earn your success through meritocracy and exceptional outcomes. Our benefits reward performance and initiative:

• Competitive Compensation & Advancement: Market-leading salary paired with clear promotion pathways and equity (RSUs) - become an owner in our success.
• Retirement Made Simple: 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• A Remote-First Culture: We embrace flexibility across time zones and working styles to attract top talent and meet learners where they are.
• Flexible Time Off: Recharge on your terms, ensuring maximum productivity.
• Continuous Learning: Access an all-inclusive learning membership for you and your household, including 1:1 tutoring hours, unlimited on-demand classes, and our full suite of learning products and services.
• Supercharge with AI: Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate your workflow.
• You’re Covered: Medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD plans plus strong maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves - numerous options for you and your family.

The Bottom Line:

If you're driven by impact, energized by ownership, and excited to help shape what’s next, you’ll thrive here. We move fast, think big, and reward those who deliver. This isn’t a traditional corporate environment - it’s a place to do the most meaningful work of your career.