Director Senior Director, Product Management at Clever

At Clever, we connect every student worldwide to a world of learning through our identity platform for education. We serve 77% of U.S. schools and more than one million K-12 students internationally, delivering secure, seamless access to digital learning tools. As a Kahoot! company headquartered in San Francisco, we combine the reach of a large-scale platform with the agility of a focused team to support schools, educators, and Edtech partners across the United States and in growing international markets.

Key outcomes

• Define and execute product strategy for Clever’s cybersecurity and data integration solutions, with a primary focus on Identity and Access Management across the entire product suite.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with engineering, design, marketing, and sales to bring new products to market and scale existing offerings that serve 75% of U.S. schools.
• Build deep insight into customer pain points and the competitive landscape to guide product enhancements that improve security and user experience.
• Manage and mentor a team of Product Managers, fostering high standards of leadership, innovation, and product craft.
• Strengthen product development processes and culture, emphasizing disciplined product management practices and data-driven decision making.
• Partner with external executive leaders to co-create solutions tailored to K-12 environments and represent Clever in industry working groups.
• Drive a metrics-oriented product culture that measures success and supports continuous improvement.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of product management experience for a Director-level appointment, or 12 years for a Senior Director-level appointment, with a proven record of developing and scaling B2B cybersecurity and Identity and Access Management products.
• At least 5 years of people-management experience for Director level, or 8 years for Senior Director level, including a history of building and scaling high-performing teams.
• Experience working in small enterprise or startup environments and navigating the unique challenges these settings present.
• Customer-facing experience that includes engagement with enterprise executive leadership.
• Demonstrated success repeatedly bringing new products to market.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, Identity and Access Management, and current cybersecurity trends.
• Deep understanding of product management craft and processes.
• Ability to balance customer needs with business objectives and align product decisions with overall company strategy.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills that enable effective influence across teams and stakeholders.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in the education technology sector.

Compensation

For candidates located in the United States outside New York City and San Francisco, the base salary range is $199,000 to $235,000 at the Director level and $233,000 to $275,000 at the Senior Director level. For candidates in New York City or San Francisco, the range is $219,000 to $258,000 at the Director level and $257,000 to $302,000 at the Senior Director level. All final offers are determined by multiple factors, including experience and level of expertise. In addition to base salary, we offer remote work, medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, a mental wellness budget, professional development support, and a learning budget.

How to apply

We invite qualified candidates to submit their applications. We look forward to learning how your experience and perspective can contribute to Clever’s continued growth and impact.