Director Product Management
Location: State Farm
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission
– to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our
shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale.
As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning
platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education
offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with more
than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are
helping to unlock human potential. What We’re Looking For: This
role leads a team of product management professionals responsible
for 2U’s Learning Platforms. The Director of Product Management
collaborates closely with senior leadership to operationalize the
strategic vision and ensure alignment with the company’s overall
vision and goals. Responsible for influencing company-wide strategy
in a specific domain/theme for multiple teams/squads. This role
also plays a critical role in leading, mentoring, and developing
group product managers and other team members within their
organization. Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Collaborate with product and executive leadership to align product
strategies with overall company goals. Lead team execution against
strategy and roadmap. Proactively identify important problems and
solutions with impact on longer term strategic objectives. Track
product performance, using data to identify areas of improvement to
meet business objectives. Oversee and manage the entire product
lifecycle across multiple product lines or an entire product
portfolio. Conduct market research and analysis to identify
opportunities and threats. Plan, execute, and evaluate complex
assignments where results and decisions impact multiple functions.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering,
marketing, sales, and customer support, to ensure successful
product development and launch. Allocate resources and budgets
across their product teams, ensuring efficient use of funds and
personnel. Act as a spokesperson for the product team, fostering
positive relationships with customers, partners, and industry
influencers. Monitor key performance indicators and financial
metrics related to product performance. Stay informed about
industry trends, competitor products, and market dynamics. Foster a
collaborative and innovative team culture. Management
Responsibilities: Provide guidance and support to team members
Supervises assigned staff, makes hiring recommendations, trains,
provides work direction, problem-solving assistance and oversees
the daily operations of the team. Manages staff, scheduling,
assigns work, makes decisions related to salary increases,
promotions, transfers, demotions, or terminations. Manages others
through subordinate supervisors. Things That Should Be In Your
Background: Requires 7 years of experience in product management or
related field , with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Demonstrable progress driving real outcomes for your customers and
your business. Experience developing and progressing Product
Management talent while advancing team’s work Empathy for our
customers (both internal and external) and a relentless focus on
improvement. You are customer obsessed - you continuously seek
input and feedback from customers and solve their problems in ways
that benefit the business. Experience partnering effectively with
engineering, UX, data science and a broad set of stakeholders to
develop and deliver on an outcome-oriented product strategy. A
proven data informed and iterative approach. You craft audacious
hypotheses, invest in experimentation and learning, and are
comfortable and emboldened when there’s ambiguity. You leverage a
combination of data and instinct to make fast and informed
decisions. Able to create, own and execute on an outcomes-based
roadmap. Youre focused on outcomes not solutions, and you aren’t
afraid to pivot quickly if something isn’t delivering the value you
want. An action-driven mindset - you value progress over
perfection. Strong cross-team collaboration skills, including
alignment, conflict resolution, negotiation, and seasoned
presentation skills. Proven experience inspiring, motivating,
aligning and conveying complex concepts to diverse audiences. A
growth mindset - you value continuous improvement and learning to
improve your skills and scale your impact. While this position is
open to remote candidates across the U.S., we will prioritize those
who live in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area and who are
available to come into our Headquarters in Arlington, VA two days a
week. Benefits & Culture Our global employee base is a diverse
collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to
transform lives through higher education. We believe that every
employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should
be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to
provide over 40 million learners and counting with access to
world-class online higher education, then join us – and do work
that makes a difference. NoBackRow We offer comprehensive benefits
(unique per country) and excellent work/life balance. Full-time,
U.S.benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life
insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match Free snacks and
drinks in-office Generous paid holidays and leave policies,
including unlimited PTO Additional time off benefits include:
volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break The
anticipated base salary range for this role is ($140,000-$150,000),
with potential bonus eligibility. Salary offers are made based on
the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education
as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, budget
for the position and cost of labor in the market in which the
candidate will be hired. 2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement At
2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of
belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we’ve
taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse
walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual
orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to
offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what
makes us different, as well as by how we are alike. 2U is committed
to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment
process. About 2U LLC For more than a decade, 2U, Inc. has been the
digital transformation partner of choice to great non-profit
colleges and universities delivering high-quality online education
at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading global online
learning platform, 2U provides over 45 million learners with access
to world-class education in partnership with more than 230
colleges, universities, and corporations. Our people and technology
are powering more than 4,000 digital education offerings — from
free courses to full degrees — and helping unlock human potential.
About edX edX is the education movement for restless learners and a
leading global online learning platform from 2U, LLC. Together with
the majority of the world’s top-ranked universities and
industry-leading companies, we bring our community of over 45
million learners world-class education to support them at every
stage of their lives and careers, from free courses to full
degrees. And were not stopping there — were relentlessly pursuing
our vision of a world where every learner can access education to
unlock their potential, without the barriers of cost or location.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this
position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All
employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal
responsibilities from time to time, as needed. 2U is an equal
opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants
or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all
persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin,
age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’
status, or any other classifications protected by applicable
federal, state or local laws. 2U’s equal opportunity policy applies
to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not
limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits
and pay.
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