Director of Product

About Learnvia

Learnvia is a new nonprofit organization and university-affiliated learning collaborative launched with support from Carnegie Mellon University and the Gates Foundation, that develops research-based, interactive, and free-to-students courseware, tools, and supports that empower educators and unlock student success in gateway math.

Grounded in learning science, Learnvia’s approach translates rigorous research into high-quality, engaging courseware that elevates instructional excellence, strengthens iterative and evidence-based teaching practices, and advances student success in critical prerequisite coursework for higher-level studies. The first pilot program launched in Fall 2025 with Calculus I, with additional high-enrollment, high-attrition gateway courses to be added over time, based on research findings and continuous feedback from faculty and students.

Founded in 2025 as a nonprofit learning collaborative affiliated with Carnegie Mellon University, Learnvia is supported by substantial Gates Foundation funding for courseware development, technology infrastructure, professional learning development, and ongoing research through the inception and implementation phases. This investment enables Learnvia to innovate boldly while remaining grounded in evidence and impact.

Learnvia draws on Carnegie Mellon University’s expertise in mathematics education, learning sciences, and AI to reimagine a research-informed math curriculum designed to dramatically advance teaching practices and improve student learning and postsecondary outcomes.

As a nonprofit working in close partnership with faculty from institutions across the country—as well as leading technology, curriculum, and research organizations—Learnvia is deeply committed to continuous improvement, designing, testing, and refining its courseware to remain innovative, evidence-based, and responsive to the needs of faculty and students.

Learnvia is governed by a five-member board with representation from both Carnegie Mellon University and the Gates Foundation. The organization’s growing team includes experienced educators, researchers, and educational technologists.

For more information about Learnvia, visit https://learnvia.org/

The Opportunity

The Director of Product will play a central role in shaping the future of Learnvia’s AI-enabled courseware and technology platform to support an inclusive, research-informed model for teaching excellence in mathematics and improve the experiences of students who have historically been underserved by traditional math instruction.

They will execute the product vision, define the strategy, and prioritize stakeholder inputs to develop a roadmap for the initiative’s courseware and technology. This role is ideal for a leader who blends thoughtful creativity with practical decision-making, and who understands that strong products emerge at the intersection of pedagogy, technology, feasibility, and user need.

This is a cross-functional role that collaborates closely with the talented team of learning engineers, content developers, and researchers on the Learnvia team and their partners, translating research and pedagogical insights into learner- and instructor-centered features, and ensuring seamless integration of content and technology.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy

• Deliver the agreed-upon product vision by developing and executing on a strategic roadmap for the initiative’s platform and courseware, aligned with cutting edge tools, pedagogical goals, user needs, and organizational strategy.
• Refine the vision with a balance of input from external stakeholders (including funders and institutional partners) and Carnegie Mellon’s goals, research advances, and pedagogical priorities.
• Exercise judgment to protect the integrity of the original product vision.
• Engage experts in areas of emerging products, learning science and technology to inform product strategy.
• Maintain cost models to support financial management and planning.

Product Design and Development

• Translate input from faculty, researchers, students, and partners into clear product requirements, refinements and prioritized features.
• Collaborate with the technology and content teams to ensure seamless integration of instructional content, interactivity, and analytics into the platform.
• Establish and manage agile product development processes, fostering iterative testing, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Lead user research and usability testing efforts to ensure the product meets the needs of diverse learners and instructors.
• Ensure that product design supports data-driven learning, experimentation, and evidence-based improvements in math education.

Product Performance

• Monitor product performance, adoption, and impact, using data to inform decisions and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Lead the organization in aligning a response to urgent matters, such as outages, that impact faculty and students.
• Integrate AI throughout the product in effective ways.
• Ensure the product is simple for students and instructors to understand and use.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is eager to help shape and scale an inclusive, research-informed model for courseware supported teaching excellence in mathematics. They bring a deep appreciation for the complexity of learning math, the institutional and curricular barriers many students face in gateway courses, and the opportunity to build courseware to transform outcomes. 

The role requires an entrepreneurial and hands-on strategist who is comfortable navigating ambiguity, scaling initiatives, and collaborating with a diverse range of partners and institutional stakeholders. An ability to listen, learn, and respond to feedback is essential.

Intellectually curious, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, the ideal candidate brings strong project management skills and financial impact mapping to every effort. Energized in start-up mode, they enjoy building from the ground up and appreciate the creativity and agility that come with early-stage work. They bring a player-coach mindset, and a low-drama, high-enthusiasm presence to the team. They are able to maintain a sense of humor and optimism even amid complexity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education technology, Product Management, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to translate and synthesize complex ideas into actionable product strategies, outcomes, and improvements.
• Significant experience in product management or product leadership, preferably in education technology, online learning, or mission-driven digital platforms.
• Proven ability to balance innovation with delivery, ensuring products are both cutting-edge and practical for large-scale use.
• Collaborative mindset, with experience working across academic, technical, and external partner teams.
• Demonstrated success creating product roadmaps and leading cross-functional teams through design, build, launch, and iteration.
• Experience working with agile methodologies and product development lifecycles, especially in an entrepreneurial context.
• Strong understanding of instructional design, learning analytics, and user-centered design principles.

To Be Considered

Please submit your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in the position and fit for the role via the “Become a Candidate” button.

For additional questions, please reach out to learnvia-productdirector@goodcitizen.com.

Applicants applying by Friday, April 3rd will be given priority consideration, with the position open until filled.

First round interviews with the GoodCitizen team will take place in March and April, followed by 3 rounds of interviews with the Learnvia leadership team in April and May.