Director of Product Development (Remote, United States)
WHO WE ARE
ETR (Education, Training and Research) is a national non-profit passionate about our mission to improve health and increase opportunities for youth, families and communities. We seek to promote equity and justice through understanding and addressing the ways health and education outcomes are influenced by the complex interactions between people and their environment. As a learning organization with a focus on mission-driven impact, we value diversity and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas, collaboration and continuous learning, both within the organization and in our partnerships. We are looking for people who share our passion for health equity, social justice and learning.
THE IMPACT WE ARE LOOKING TO MAKE
We envision a world where all people have the information, skills and opportunities to lead healthy lives. With the purpose of reducing disparities and increasing equity in health and education, we uplift and support our partners to do work across the country and around the globe in advancing health equity for youth, families and communities.
We achieve our vision and mission by linking innovation and research to practice. We drive the science through program development, applied research and evaluation and scale innovation through capacity building and dissemination.
HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
The Director of Product Development is responsible for the strategic leadership and execution of ETR's product lifecycle management, covering both digital and print offerings. This role involves synthesizing input from various stakeholders—including internal content experts, customers, employees, and market research—to conceive, plan, and execute product development initiatives that align with ETR’s overall business strategy. The Director of Product Development is accountable for the development roadmap, feature specifications, and the successful delivery of products that meet customer needs and drive organizational objectives.
This position leads a team, including four direct reports, and manages relationships with multiple vendors. The Director will work closely with the Director of Sales and Marketing in an integrated product management model to ensure the alignment of product offerings with market demand, fit, and timely delivery. The Director will also be actively involved in design, estimation, and budgeting, including estimates for government-funded proposals. This position works remotely and can be located anywhere in the United States.
CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES
- You possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills with colleagues, partners and clients with utmost integrity, courtesy and diplomacy.
- You are capable of embracing the ideas of others and seek to understand others’ points of view in order to further our shared mission and vision.
- You enjoy working independently as well as collaboratively to meet goals and deadlines. You are capable of using technology to effectively and professionally communicate with co-located and remote colleagues.
- You are self-motivated and capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.
- You embrace a spirit of learning and curiosity in your work and proactively seek out answers and solutions to questions and challenges that arise.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- BA/BS degree required. Minimum of 10 years of experience in digital product management, with experience in the education or EdTech sectors preferred.
- Experience with government contracts or B2B markets is a plus.
- A minimum of seven years leading project teams and five years of UI/UX design management experience is expected.
- Strong proficiency in Agile and Waterfall project management, using tools like Jira, Jira Product Discovery, and Microsoft Planner.
- Expertise in cloud-based platforms (Microsoft Office 365, Salesforce, HubSpot, Google Analytics) and design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Mural).
- Dexterity with the unknown and the ability to rapidly learn.
- Proven leadership of cross-functional teams, vendor management, and user-centric digital product development.
- Demonstrated ability to manage, supervise, and mentor staff successfully.
- Highly developed people skills; ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- Strategic planning experience, particularly in building product roadmaps and aligning with business needs.
- Ability to influence stakeholders, manage budgets (including government-funded projects), and execute through cross-functional agile teams.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of scalable digital products, content management, SaaS, and user-centered design.
- Capable of leading complex projects from inception to completion, with a demonstrated ability to motivate teams.
- Ability to adapt to timeline adjustments and reorganize work accordingly.
- Willingness to travel (5-10%).
- The use of a personal vehicle or rental car for ETR business will require a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Location: Remote – United States
Starting Pay Range: $157,600 to $192,600 annually. The typical hiring range for this position is $157,600 to $175,100 at 100% FTE. The starting salary is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.
WORKING AT ETR
ETR employees enjoy a competitive salary, amazing 401(K) and health benefits as well as generous PTO and holiday pay. You will contribute to making a difference in the world!
For more detailed information about this position and ETR, please visit our website:
www.etr.org
To apply for this position, please submit your resume to:
https://www.etr.org/about-us/careers/
ETR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO and AA Employer/VET/Disabled
ETR is an equal opportunity employer and supports a vision where all staff – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, socioeconomic background, or religious affiliation – feel there is space for a diversity of experiences to be represented, respected and valued.
Compensation$157,600 to $175,100
