Director, Product Management

Discovery Education
Discovery Education

Product

Bath, UK

GBP 88k-99,050 / year

Posted on Oct 21, 2026
We are looking for a highly skilled Director, Product Management to lead our supplemental Math & Literacy product portfolio, spanning DreamBox Math, DreamBox Reading Park, Reading Plus, and Doodle. As a senior product leader, you will define and drive the long-term strategy for products that deliver measurable learning outcomes for students while supporting sustainable growth for Discovery Education. This highly visible role partners closely with Curriculum, Engineering, Design, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and senior leadership to establish portfolio priorities, guide investment decisions, and advance product innovation. You will build, lead, and develop a team of product managers and curriculum designers responsible for the ongoing maintenance, enhancement, performance, and growth of the portfolio.In This Role You Will:Strategic Product Leadership Define and drive the multi-year product vision, strategy, and investment priorities for the Math & Literacy portfolioAlign the portfolio with Discovery Education’s business objectives, customer needs, market opportunities, and learning efficacy goalsEvaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, competitive trends, and market insights to inform strategic decisions Portfolio Management Own the roadmap and product lifecycle across DreamBox Math, DreamBox Reading Park, Reading Plus, and DoodleBalance maintenance, modernization, enhancement, and new feature investment across the portfolioPrioritize portfolio investments based on customer value, product performance, organizational capacity, and expected business outcomes Business Planning Develop business cases and portfolio plans that balance product investment and expected returnPartner with cross-functional leaders to align product plans with sustainable growth, retention, and business performance goals Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of product managers and curriculum designersFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, curricular rigor, innovation, and product excellenceBuild organizational capability through talent development, effective resource allocation, and succession planning Executive and Stakeholder Engagement Communicate product strategy, portfolio performance, investment recommendations, and roadmap priorities to stakeholders and senior leadership, including the SVP of ProductBuild consensus and align organizational leaders around portfolio priorities, trade-offs, and desired outcomes Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Engineering, Design, Curriculum, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to align priorities and support seamless product deliveryGuide cross-functional decisions related to scope, staffing, risk, technical considerations, and user experience Growth and Customer Outcomes Identify opportunities to increase product usage, adoption, renewal, and customer satisfaction across the portfolioApply customer, market, and competitive insights to improve learning outcomes and inform investment decisionsChampion the needs of educators, students, and administrators throughout the product development lifecycle Performance and Execution Establish and own portfolio-level OKRs, KPIs, product performance measures, and efficacy goalsUse data, experimentation, and customer insights to guide product decisions and measure resultsLead cross-functional execution by managing priorities, dependencies, risks, staffing projections, and trade-offs Core Competencies for Success: Strategic Mindset: Anticipates future trends and translates customer, market, competitive, and organizational insights into a clear, long-term portfolio strategyBusiness Insight: Applies commercial, financial, customer, and market knowledge to evaluate opportunities and make sound product investment decisionsDrives Results: Establishes clear priorities and accountability while mobilizing teams to deliver measurable customer, learning, and business outcomesDevelops Talent: Builds organizational capability by providing meaningful coaching, feedback, development opportunities, and support to current and future leadersCollaborates: Builds effective partnerships across functions and levels, integrating diverse perspectives to create alignment and advance shared outcomes Credentials and Experience: 10+ years of progressive product management experience, including responsibility for complex products, product lines, or multi-product portfolios5+ years of experience leading and developing product managers, curriculum professionals, or multidisciplinary product teamsDemonstrated experience developing and executing portfolio strategies that support customer adoption, retention, growth, and business performanceDemonstrated experience leading roadmap prioritization, business planning, product investment recommendations, and resource allocation across multiple productsExperience presenting product strategy, portfolio performance, and business recommendations to senior and executive leadershipExperience partnering with engineering teams on technically complex products and applying AI or emerging technologies to improve product development efficiency or customer valueBachelor’s degree in business, technology, education, product management, or a related field, with an MBA or advanced degree preferred; familiarity with mathematics or literacy curriculum, instructional design, or educational technology strongly preferredLegal right to work in the United Kingdom This role is designed to be hybrid in Bath, UK. The hiring range for this position is between £88,000 - £99,050 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an Annual Bonus.