Senior Director, Product

Acelero Learning

7d•$130,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

At Shine Early Learning, Inc., our mission is bold: to design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches that eliminate the gaps between young children’s inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. Together with our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve. We are guided by our core values: Data-Informed Learning Transparent & Open Communication Growth Mindset Championing Equality Caring Teams & Communities If you’re excited about building impactful early learning products and leading a team that improves outcomes for children and families across the country, we’d love to meet you. Your Role: As the Senior Director of Product, you will lead the strategy and growth of Shine Early Learning’s product portfolio, serving as both a strategic product leader and hands-on product manager. This player-coach role oversees Shine’s suite of early learning products, including the HELP assessment system and HELP Connect digital platform, while guiding product strategy across the broader portfolio. You will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Engineering partners, and internal subject matter experts to ensure Shine’s products continue to deliver meaningful value for educators, programs, and families. This role also leads a small but high-impact team and serves as the primary internal leader responsible for product delivery, roadmap execution, and product innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
5-7 years of progressive experience in product management or product leadership
3+ years leading teams or managing cross-functional product delivery
Experience in the education sector required, early childhood education strongly preferred
Ability to operate as a player-coach leader balancing strategy and hands-on execution
Strong experience managing product roadmaps and customer feedback loops
Experience working with external engineering teams or development vendors
Strong communication skills and ability to translate customer needs into product solutions
Passion for improving outcomes for children, educators, and families
Align product strategy with Acelero’s mission, vision, and core values
Partner across teams to advance organizational strategy and innovation
Promote collaboration, shared purpose, and continuous improvement
Champion equality and opportunity in our work with children, families, and communities