Product Management Director – Business Systems

Great Purpose. Great People. Great Opportunities.

At Imagine Learning we empower potential by creating educational solutions that inspire boundless possibilities for every student, every day. We are passionate about innovating together to support educators in creating those special moments when students experience the joy of learning at its best.

We empower our team through a strong culture focused on career growth and development, flexible work arrangements, interesting and meaningful work, and supportive and connected colleagues. The majority of our employees enjoy the opportunity to work remotely from home within the US, or in a hybrid capacity in our offices in Tempe, AZ (headquarters), Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA, Grand Rapids, MI, or Bloomington, MN.

Imagine Your Impact.

The Product Management Director – Business Systems is responsible for product planning and execution through the lifecycle of our Imagine Learning Portal Services product. This includes gathering and prioritizing requirements for the product, defining the vision for the product, and collaborating with other directors from engineering, marketing, sales, and operations departments in order to ensure that the financial and consumer satisfaction goals are met.

Position Type: This is a regular, full-time position.

Compensation: Base pay is anticipated to be between $124,317.00 and $168,000.00 per year. Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus pay based on individual and/or company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Location: In this US-based position your location will be remote, preferably in the Eastern or Central Time Zone.

Travel: You can also expect up to approximately 25% travel, so be sure you have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance and a clean driving record for at least the preceding 39 months.

Benefits: Eligible employees may receive the following benefits-

• 401k plan with a company match
• Flexible work schedules and work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance
• Employee referral bonuses

Additional benefits available to eligible full-time and partial full-time employees (partial full-time employees receive prorated benefits), include:

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
• 16 paid holidays, which include 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
• Paid Time Off
• Maternity and Fertility benefits
• Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
• Life and short and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax savings plans
• Paid volunteer hours and annual giving events
• A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement

Envision Your Experience.

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Manage a team of product managers and business analysts to develop and improve enterprise systems like Salesforce and NetSuite.
• Collaborate with executives to translate their vision into actionable product strategies.
• Ensure a balance between business requirements and technical feasibility in consultation with the offshore development team.
• Align initiatives with business demands in coordination with sales, marketing, and product development groups.
• Deliver Salesforce and NetSuite features/functions on time and within budget in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Assume accountability for cost management and other yearly business metrics for Salesforce and NetSuite products.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure overall product performance and economic goals are met.
• Define and manage operational changes to Salesforce and NetSuite products, such as user interface improvements and integration updates.
• Partner closely with OCM team on change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new features and updates.
• Ensure compliance with data security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously monitor performance and effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to improve and innovate enterprise systems.
• Other duties as required.

Share Your Expertise.

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role, include:

• Master’s Degree in Product Leadership, Business Administration, Marketing, IT or relevant field and 10+ years of experience in product management leadership; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Proven track record of product planning, defining, and launching successful products, unifying product portfolios, and working with SaaS product lines.
• Experience in thought leadership to drive and inspire teams.
• Experience in Sales or Sales Operations is strongly preferred. 
• Some experience in financial services helpful.
• Superior communication and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to mentor others.
• Excellent facilitation and collaboration skills with both internal and external department teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel analytical tools.
• Strong work ethic; perform and complete tasks in a timely manner and in adherence to company policies & procedures.
• Creative thinker who can develop product solutions on short notice while displaying calmness and composure in the face of immense workload and pressure.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB+).

Diversity and inclusivity strengthen our Imagine Learning team, enrich our lives, and help us design equitable educational experiences where learners see themselves and can also learn about people, cultures, experiences, and perspectives different from their own. We strive to hire, develop, and retain talented people who represent the diversity of the districts we serve. By developing initiatives that focus on the needs, expectations, and lives of our people, we’ve created an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential.

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, marital status, religion (including religion dress and grooming practices), age 40 and over, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including results of genetic testing and characteristics), veteran and/or military status, or service in the military, and any other basis or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

To all recruitment agencies: Imagine Learning does not accept agency resumes. Please do not submit candidates for consideration via our online application system, to Imagine Learning employees, or to any other organization location. Imagine Learning is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.