Senior Director, Product - Education

Common Sense Media; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in educational technology is seeking a Senior Director of Product to manage and innovate educator-facing platforms. This role involves strategic leadership in product development, focusing on improving digital literacy and well-being for K–12 educators and students. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product management, a strong understanding of the education landscape, and a passion for enhancing student outcomes.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits

Focus on work/life balance

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience in K–12 edtech.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams through all product lifecycle phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with leadership and partners to develop education product strategies.
• Oversee user research and testing to inform product decisions.

Skills

Technical Fluency

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

MA Ed

M.Ed

MBA

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Senior Director, Product – Education

Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing trustworthy information, education, and an independent voice they need to thrive. Our ratings, research, and resources reach more than 150 million users worldwide and 1.4 million educators every year. Learn more at.

Description

Senior Director, Product – Education

Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing trustworthy information, education, and an independent voice they need to thrive. Our ratings, research, and resources reach more than 150 million users worldwide and 1.4 million educators every year. Learn more at.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced product leader to manage the strategy and execution of Common Sense Media's educator-facing platforms. The Senior Director of Product will drive the vision, road map, and cross-functional development of digital tools and curriculum delivery systems that empower K–12 educators and support students' digital literacy and well-being.

The Senior Director of Product will play a pivotal role in translating Common Sense Media's research and curriculum into engaging, scalable, and effective products. This role requires partner and stakeholder management, strategic thinking, user empathy, technical fluency, and executional excellence—alongside a passion for improving student outcomes and educator experiences via digital products.

Location:

San Francisco, California (Hybrid)

Reports to:

Vice President, Product Innovation & Growth

Salary:

$140,000–$166,250

Type:

Full-time, exempt

What You'll Do

1. Lead collaboration with leadership and external partners to develop strategy, systems, and frameworks for education products aligned with organizational goals and mission.
2. Act as an industry expert in edtech, pedagogy, school systems, trends, and AI integration, incorporating best practices into product decisions.
3. Partner with Marketing, Education, Curriculum, and Research teams to translate insights into engaging digital experiences and facilitate cross-team prioritization.
4. Represent Common Sense Media externally to organizations, grant-makers, and educators through relationship-building and presentations.
5. Work with Engineering to develop digital experiences, lead product development streams, and oversee delivery from concept to QA.
6. Build and analyze data insights and reporting strategies to measure impact, identify improvements, and enhance engagement.
7. Manage project timelines aligned with school calendars, facilitating planning and delivery cycles.
8. Oversee user research and testing, ensuring educator and student feedback informs product decisions.
9. Supervise and mentor product team members, fostering a high-performing, mission-driven team.
10. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with field needs, staying informed on digital trends, interoperability, and privacy regulations.
11. Conduct market research to optimize products and identify strategic opportunities in K–12 education.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in K–12 edtech or educator tools.
• Strong technical fluency and ability to collaborate with engineers (coding not required).
• Experience managing cross-functional teams through all product lifecycle phases.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to use data to inform product decisions and define success metrics.
• Passion for supporting student well-being, literacy, and digital citizenship.
• Preferred: MA Ed, M.Ed, MBA, or equivalent expertise in education or technology.
• Preferred: Experience with district adoption cycles, LMS integrations, or educator professional development tools.
• Preferred: Ability to translate educational research into digital experiences for diverse users.
• Preferred: Deep understanding of the U.S. K–12 landscape and industry structures.
• Preferred: Knowledge of AI's impact on education.

Our Benefits

• Work with talented, passionate professionals.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
• Focus on work/life balance.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of kids and families.

Common Sense is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We consider qualified applicants regardless of arrest or conviction records, with assessments following legal guidelines.