Director Product Strategy

Role - Director – Product Strategy (Academics)

ABOUT THE ROLE As the Director – Product Strategy (Academics), you will lead the design, innovation, and strategic direction of LEAD’s middle school and high school products. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, subject-matter expertise, and executional excellence to deliver world-class, scalable, and impactful academic solutions. You will define the long-term product roadmap for Middle School and High School, ensure alignment with LEAD’s mission of transforming education, and drive measurable learning outcomes at scale. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Curriculum, Product, Tech, Business, and Excellence to co-create academic products that integrate global pedagogical best practices, digital learning innovations, and contextual relevance for Indian classrooms.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Strategy & Innovation

● Define and lead the academic product vision and roadmap.

● Integrate cutting-edge pedagogy, subject-matter expertise, and student experience insights into high-impact curriculum solutions.

● Translate long-term academic goals into scalable and tech-enabled product strategies.

● Build frameworks and standards that ensure rigor, relevance, and learner outcomes across academic products.

Cross-functional Leadership & Execution

● Collaborate with Product, Tech, and Business teams to co-design learning solutions for classroom and at-home learning.

● Work closely with the Excellence Team to align academic content with student development and training initiatives.

● Champion innovation by identifying emerging trends, technology, and practices in high school education and applying them to product design.

Stakeholder Management

● Collaborate with technology and product teams to create scalable, tech-enabled academic solutions that leverage data-driven insights.

● Engage with school leaders, teachers, and sales teams to understand assessment needs and improve adoption

● Manage external vendors and partners, where needed

● Provide academic mentorship and capacity building across curriculum and pedagogy functions. Insights,

Analytics & Market Intelligence

● Use data and market insights to refine academic strategy, identify gaps, and inform product decisions.

● Lead high-impact projects, managing timelines, resource allocation, and quality benchmarks.

● Maintain visibility on competitor offerings, industry trends, and regulatory guidelines to ensure LEAD’s high school products remain ahead of the curve.

EXPERIENCE

● 8–10+ years of experience in educational product strategy, curriculum design, or academic innovation.

● Proven track record of designing and delivering high-impact academic products, especially in the high school segment.

● Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Education or relevant subject discipline; BE/MBA preferred for strategy orientation.

● Experience in EdTech, academic operations, or K–12 education (especially in scalable B2B models) is highly desirable.

● Strong understanding of national and global curriculum standards (NCERT, CBSE, ICSE, international boards).

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Functional

● Deep understanding of academic planning, instructional design, and high school subject matter. ● Strong strategic acumen with ability to develop product vision and drive implementation.

● Expertise in using analytics and learner data to improve content and product performance.

● Familiarity with education technology platforms, tools, and blended learning models

Role-Based

● Excellent Stakeholder and project management skills.

● High ownership mindset with the ability to work in dynamic, ambiguous environments.

● Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

● Passion for education, innovation, and improving student outcomes at scale.

LOCATION: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore