VP of Product Management - Platform

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced VP of Product Management to join our Platform Product team. In this critical leadership role, you will define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Degreed’s enterprise platform. Your expertise in SaaS platforms, exceptional leadership skills, and track record of delivering high-impact products will shape the future of our platform. This role includes ownership of key platform-level capabilities such as APIs and developer experience, authentication and authorization, identity services, SSO (single sign-on), security and compliance, and platform architecture. Key Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Expertise in defining and driving product vision and strategy in alignment with business goals.

• Leadership: Proven ability to inspire and manage high-performing, cross-functional teams.

• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of software development, cloud technologies, and platform architecture.

• Market Awareness: Ability to assess customer needs, conduct competitive analysis, and identify opportunities in enterprise SaaS markets.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills to influence and align stakeholders.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Skilled in leveraging metrics and analytics to guide product decisions.

• Customer-Centric Approach: Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer experiences and build developer-friendly platforms.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Vision: Define and drive the strategic vision for the platform, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives and evolving market needs.

• Roadmap Development:

  • Build and maintain an outcome-focused product roadmap.

  • Manage competing priorities and evolving requirements in a fast-paced environment.

  • Prioritize impactful initiatives to achieve measurable outcomes.

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of product managers, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success teams to align strategies and deliver seamless product launches.

• Market Analysis: Conduct market research, customer interviews, and competitive analysis to inform product strategy and identify new opportunities.

• Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the product lifecycle from ideation to sunset, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with market needs.

• Customer Advocacy: Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring the platform meets and exceeds user expectations.

• Metrics & KPIs: Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and refine strategy.

• Product Enablement: Equip internal teams with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively sell, market, and support the platform.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of product management experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role within SaaS companies.

• Industry Knowledge: Deep expertise in enterprise software and SaaS platform ecosystems.

• Agile Expertise: Familiarity with agile methodologies and the ability to adapt quickly to change.

• Technical Proficiency: Experience with API-driven platforms, developer ecosystems, and platform-level tools like Jira and Aha!.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).

• Bonus Experience: Background in corporate learning, HR information systems, or enterprise learning solutions.

Compensation and Benefits

Degreed is passionate about pay transparency and we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total pay range for this role is $250,000 - $300,000.  Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

We believe your best work happens when you have a complete life balance, and Degreed gives you the support and flexibility to make that happen. Degreed is committed to delivering a comprehensive benefits program that provides the support you need. At the time of this posting, this role is eligible to participate in the following benefits and wellness programs:

• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (both PPO and HDHP plans available)

• Dental and vision plans for you and your family

• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Company funded HSA and dependent care FSA (pending eligibility)

• Generous Parental Leave

• Unlimited Paid Time Off and 5 sick days per year

• Education benefit: An annual allowance to support your learning journey—explore anything you want to learn (and we mean anything!).

• One-time Home Office Stipend to make your workspace more comfortable

• Monthly internet and phone stipend

• Monthly wellness stipend through Forma

• Wellness programs focused on your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing

*Degreed reserves the right to modify these benefits at any time, for any reason in accordance with applicable law. Please note the offerings vary based on location.