Director of Product Management, Early Childhood – Public Sector Solutions

Acelero Learning

. Own the product vision and roadmap for Shine’s portfolio of early childhood and public-sector solutions .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management, including product vision, roadmap development, and agile delivery. Proficient in defining AI-enabled capabilities, managing complex digital products, and ensuring compliance within regulated environments.

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Product ManagementAgile DeliveryAI-Enabled Product DevelopmentEnterprise Data GovernancePublic Sector Regulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Product DiscoveryRoadmap DevelopmentBacklog ManagementRequirements DefinitionAcceptance CriteriaProduct AnalyticsSoftware ArchitectureAPIs and IntegrationsCloud PlatformsUser Testing

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsLeadership Through InfluenceAbility to Navigate AmbiguityCollaborationStrategic Decision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Prototyping ToolsDevelopment Backlog ToolsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM) SystemsData Analytics PlatformsProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

GovtechEdtechHealth and Human ServicesEarly Childhood SystemsPublic Benefits

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the product vision and roadmap for Shine’s portfolio of early childhood and public-sector solutions
Define product vision, value proposition, target users, core capabilities, and roadmap
Convert tools, prototypes, and delivery approaches into clear, repeatable, scalable products
Own the portfolio roadmap and development backlog from discovery through release
Establish transparent prioritization and consistent product development practices
Lead product-level architecture decisions covering platforms, data models, integrations, APIs, configuration, and build/buy/partner choices
Partner with IT, engineering, data, sales, implementation, customer success, finance, and external development teams
Define responsible AI-enabled capabilities and requirements for oversight, data use, transparency, quality, privacy, and monitoring
Conduct customer discovery, workflow observation, market research, prototyping, proof-of-concept development, and user testing
Define product positioning, packaging, pricing inputs, demonstrations, and sales enablement
Support qualification and solution design for priority enterprise and public-sector opportunities
Define product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, sprint and release planning, quality expectations, launch readiness, and post-launch learning
Establish configuration guardrails and determine whether requests become core capabilities, configurable options, professional services, integrations, or out-of-scope items
Create implementation handoffs and feedback loops across Sales, Product, Customer Success, and technical partners
Define product success measures, unit economics, gross margins, cost to serve, and commercial performance
Evaluate, select, and manage third-party development vendors and technology partners
Create alignment among senior leaders and cross-functional teams by clarifying evidence, rationale, constraints, and tradeoffs
Establish product management routines, tools, and decision rights
Promote the company mission, values, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, shared purpose, and collaboration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
7+ years of progressive experience in product management, product ownership, or technical product leadership
Experience owning complex digital products from discovery through launch and continuous improvement
Strong command of product discovery, roadmap development, backlog management, requirements and acceptance criteria, agile delivery, release planning, and product analytics
Experience developing AI-enabled, analytics, workflow, or decision-support products preferred
Familiarity with responsible AI, public sector regulatory compliance, enterprise data governance, privacy, transparency, and human-centered design preferred
Ability to make or lead product-level technical decisions involving software architecture, data models, APIs and integrations, cloud platforms, security and privacy, and vendor technology
Success translating customer problems and market opportunities into products that customers adopt and fund
Experience supporting complex enterprise or public-sector sales, solution design, pilots, and commercialization preferred
Experience with government, govtech, edtech, health and human services, or another regulated and data-intensive environment preferred
Knowledge of early childhood systems, public benefits, education, or human services is a significant plus
Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed and lean environment, navigate ambiguity, make clear recommendations, and move between strategic decisions and detailed product work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Physical exam and background checks required
Travel required locally or long-distance up to 20% of the time
Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation
Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement, close visual work, oral communication, and lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options to fit your needs
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions up to $800 annually
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses
401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
Up to $500 per year in Professional Development Reimbursements
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling and mental wellness support
Wellness Programs, including virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Pet Insurance
Legal Assistance
ID Theft Protection
Employee Discount Perks
Remote work environment
Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity and a healthy workplace