Principal Product Manager

Join to apply for the Principal Product Manager role at Learning A-Z Join to apply for the Principal Product Manager role at Learning A-Z Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Overview Product Managers (also known as Business Product Managers, or BPMs) at Learning A-Z are responsible for the overall market success of the products they managedriving revenue, ensuring customer satisfaction, and delivering meaningful learning outcomes for students. Job Overview Product Managers (also known as Business Product Managers, or BPMs) at Learning A-Z are responsible for the overall market success of the products they managedriving revenue, ensuring customer satisfaction, and delivering meaningful learning outcomes for students. Were hiring a Principal Product Manager to drive a strategic new product initiative that expands Learning A-Zs portfolio. In this role, youll own product strategy and execution, partner cross-functionally to deliver high-quality experiences, and serve as the internal champion for the product. Youll collaborate closely with Technical Product Managers, Product Marketing, Learning Design, and Engineering to guide both product development and go-to-market execution. In your first 6 months, you will run research and discovery work for a new product offeringsynthesizing market insights, conducting customer research, defining opportunity spaces, and shaping the initial strategy and roadmap. Job Responsibilities Own the end-to-end success of a product domain, including business performance, customer outcomes, and user experience. Lead research and discovery for new product investments identify unmet needs, conduct qualitative and quantitative research, and synthesize insights into clear opportunity areas. This includes monitoring market trends and competitive activity, as well as relevant legislation, academic research, and customer feedback. Shape the product vision and strategy, grounded in user needs, business goals, and market realities. Partner with TPMs to define and prioritize the product roadmap and related requirements. Oversee roadmap execution and ensure consistent delivery. Collaborate on educational design with curriculum and content teams to ensure the product reflects strong pedagogy and supports learning outcomes. Collaborate with Product Marketing and Sales Enablement to support go-to-market planning and executioncontributing to messaging, training materials, launch readiness, and pricing strategy, while ensuring product decisions stay aligned with business goals. Lead cross-functional alignment around the product vision by influencing stakeholders at all levelsensuring decisions stay grounded in user needs, business goals, and a clear strategic direction. Define and track success metrics, including usage, satisfaction, and impact on learning outcomes. Drive strategic alignment by authoring high-impact documentssuch as business cases, project proposals, and investment recommendationsthat shape decisions, secure stakeholder buy-in, and move initiatives forward across teams and leadership levels. Mentor others and model strong product practicesinstilling habits of thought and action that elevate product thinking, sharpen decision quality, and amplify strategic impact across the team and organization. Job Requirements 8+ years (Principal PM) of product management or equivalent strategic product ownership experience. Demonstrated success owning customer-centric products through the full product lifecyclefrom discovery to delivery to iteration. Proven experience in EdTech, specifically in curriculum or instructional solutions, with a deep understanding of the education market, customer challenges, and the policy landscape. Literacy product experience is a strong plus. Comfort navigating cross-functional environments and working with technical, creative, and business stakeholders. Experience with and openness to innovating with AI to support product discovery and delivery. Proven ability to identify, gather, analyze, and synthesize both qualitative and quantitative data into decisions. Advanced communication and storytelling skillstailoring messaging for executive, educator, and technical audiences. Strategic thinker with an eye toward execution, outcomes, and continuous learning. Bonus Points For Background in instructional design, curriculum development, or teaching. Familiarity with platform architecture or working in a dual-track agile setup with TPMs. Advanced degree (MBA, M.Ed., etc.) or relevant certifications. Why Work With Us? When you work with Learning A-Z, youll be helping students across the globe develop the comprehension, curiosity, and continued joy of learning they need to succeed in todays world. Weve been awarded numerous accolades from a wide variety of edtech organizations. Our flagship products Reading A-Z, Raz-Kids, and Raz-Plus are beloved by teachers and students alike, and are currently used by approximately 1/5 of public students in the United States. To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.learninga-z.com. Remote First Work Environment Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations. If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role. As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office. An Equal Opportunity Employer We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history). We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Product Management and Marketing Industries E-Learning Providers Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Learning A-Z by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for Principal Product Manager roles. 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