Director/Senior Director, Product Management

Clever is on a mission to connect every student, worldwide, to a world of learning. With our identity platform for education, we serve 77% of U.S. schools and over 1 million K12 students internationally. As a trusted partner for schools and educators, we provide secure, seamless access to digital learning tools that empower students everywhere. Clever, a Kahoot! Company, is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, but our impact extends far beyond. Learn more about us at www.clever.com.

Clever is looking for an experienced Director/Senior Director of Product Management with expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM) to lead an experienced team of Product Managers across Clever’s product suite. This role can be filled at the Director or Senior Director level, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

You’ll lead product strategy and execution in a small enterprise setting, working to scale products that enhance the security and user experience for 75% of US schools, support our Edtech application partner customers, and have a growing International footprint. You will contribute meaningfully to Clever’s strategic direction and collaborate with senior leaders across the organization. This position requires a combination of strategic leadership, technical expertise, and team management to ensure the development and delivery of high-quality, high-impact products and services.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Lead product development for Clever's cybersecurity and data integration solutions with a focus on Identity and Access Management.
• Lead cross-functional leadership collaboration, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to execute Clever’s product strategy and bring new products to market.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer pain points and the competitive landscape to shape product enhancements.
• Manage and mentor a team of Product Managers, ensuring a high standard of leadership and innovation.
• Uplevel product development processes and culture, with an emphasis on the craft and processes of product management.
• Partner with external executive leaders to co-create solutions tailored to K12  environments.
• Represent Clever publicly in industry working groups.
• Drive a data-centric product culture, using metrics to measure success and drive continuous improvement.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Extensive experience in product management—at least 10 years for Director level and 12 years for Sr. Director—demonstrated through a strong track record in developing and scaling B2B cybersecurity and Identity & Access Management (IAM) products.
• Leadership expertise with a minimum of 5 years (Director level) or 8 years (Sr. Director) of team management experience, highlighted by a history of building and scaling high-performing, results-driven teams.
• Experience working in small enterprise companies or startups, understanding the unique challenges of these environments. 
• Customer-facing experience, including enterprise customer engagement with executive leadership
• Demonstrated repeated success in successfully bringing new products to market.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, IAM, and emerging cybersecurity trends.
• Deep knowledge of product craft and processes
• Ability to balance customer needs with business goals, driving product decisions that align with company strategy.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders.
• Edtech experience is a plus but not required.
• Commitment to equity and belonging: Clever believes that the classrooms we serve and our company’s halls should be spaces that are diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We seek opportunities and celebrate actions that further allow us to build diverse teams, include every voice, and create a safe space for everyone to bring their authentic selves into the workplace.

CLEVER BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Top-notch healthcare, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Best-in-class mental healthcare service that supports employees' mental and emotional wellness
• A generous personal development yearly budget which can be used for courses, conferences, trainings, books, and more
• A comprehensive Learning & Development program that enables employees to enhance their skills, knowledge, and functional expertise
• Annual company and team events to connect with fun, bright coworkers

SALARY TRANSPARENCY:

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