VP Product Innovation

Modern Campus

. Identify, validate, and launch innovative software products addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in higher education .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software product innovation, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence and higher education. Proven ability to develop and execute go-to-market strategies, manage innovation portfolios, and drive organizational transformation through effective communication and cross-departmental collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AI Technologies ApplicationProduct Leadership ExperienceInnovation Portfolio ManagementGo-To-Market Strategy DevelopmentCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Software Product DevelopmentBusiness Model DevelopmentPricing StrategyCustomer ValidationMVP DevelopmentRapid ExperimentationAI-Enabled PracticesProduct Lifecycle ManagementRevenue GenerationMarket Research

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceCommunication SkillsInfluencing StrategyOrganizational Change ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsProduct Management SoftwareInnovation FrameworksGovernance ModelsCollaboration Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

MBAAdvanced Business Degree

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationEducation TechnologySaaSB2B SoftwareProduct Incubators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, validate, and launch innovative software products addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in higher education
Lead customer discovery, market research, and rapid experimentation
Build and test MVPs, prototypes, and pilot programs
Define business models, pricing strategies, and go-to-market approaches
Transition validated concepts into scalable businesses with Product, Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success
Develop and manage an innovation portfolio
Foster experimentation, learning, innovation, and responsible AI adoption
Define and champion the vision for AI-enabled and agentic product development
Establish AI best practices across the product lifecycle
Evaluate emerging AI technologies and improve product-team operations
Develop frameworks, playbooks, governance models, and adoption strategies for responsible AI implementation
Embed AI-native practices into product development workflows
Measure and improve AI-enabled practices' impact on customer outcomes, delivery speed, and organizational effectiveness
Influence company strategy through innovation insights, customer feedback, and emerging market opportunities
Communicate vision, strategy, business cases, and outcomes to executive leadership and stakeholders
Build cross-departmental alignment for innovation initiatives and organizational transformation
Serve as a thought leader on AI, product innovation, and emerging technology trends
Launch three or more new product experiments within the first 12–24 months
Create a repeatable innovation pipeline from idea to commercialization
Generate new revenue streams and improve speed-to-market and customer value realization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience leading software products from concept through customer validation, commercial launch, and post-launch scaling
Experience building and managing innovation portfolios, product incubators, or venture-style product development initiatives
Demonstrated success delivering revenue-generating software products, including business model development, pricing strategy, and go-to-market execution
Deep understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and their application to software product development
Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools and agentic workflows to accelerate product development and decision-making
Strong executive presence and communication skills with the ability to influence strategy and organizational change
Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous, and rapidly evolving environments
10+ years of progressive product leadership experience within a software organization
Experience leading cross-functional teams, major product launches, and strategic initiatives
MBA or advanced business degree (preferred)
Experience in higher education, education technology, SaaS, or other complex B2B software markets (preferred)
Experience scaling AI-enabled product organizations (preferred)
Track record of launching net-new businesses, platforms, or product categories (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Interview-process accommodation support
Role open to candidates in the United States and Canada