YOLA – Product Director

The successful candidate will be highly collaborative, be comfortable working autonomously and skillful at bringing together technology and people to deliver high quality, simple learning products and applications that our students love and Parents see value in.

Be the product lead at YOLA with a focus on identifying and delivering a product strategy that delivers on the promised learning experience of our students (see Student Persona)

• Own the Yola product hierarchy taking students from 3 to 18+ years old, ensuring they achieve their learning objectives across each segment and product line
• Develop and drive innovative product strategies for expanding Yola’s student base (new and retained students) in alignment with our company KPIs
• Responsible for developing and executing the technology and digital strategic roadmap for our products
• Translate product concepts into user stories and other product deliverables for all aspects of a project, collaborating with teams including curriculum development, design/creative and technology
• Collaborate with teams responsible for pricing, sales conversion and brand communication and marketing performance
• Translate the product vision into presentations that can be shared across the organization and get stakeholders (staff, parents, students, prospective customers, Board, investors) excited about what we deliver at Yola

• Bachelors degree in business, computer science, learning design, education or a related field
• Previous experience in an EdTech company, or at the intersection of technology and education or content delivery
• Proven solid foundation in product management, including experiences with product strategy, road mapping, prioritization, and lifecycle management. Experience as a Product Manager or Senior Product Manager in a tech company, particularly one focused on user-centered products
• Knowledge of educational theory, pedagogy, or learning science is preferred. This could come from direct experience in the education sector (e.g., working in K-12 edtech, higher education, or a previous role in an educational organization) or through formal study in fields like education, psychology, or learning design
• Understand the basics of technology, software development, and data analysis
• Familiarity with tools and methodologies such as Agile development, UX/UI design principles, and data-driven decision-making is essential
• Have experience with user research, testing, and feedback loops. Skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods are helpful for gathering insights, understanding pain points, and continuously improving the product
• Strong leadership skills, paired with excellent communication abilities
• Ability to analyze market trends, assess competitor products, and make data-informed decisions
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to very effectively present a compelling vision and story at an executive level within and outside of Yola