Vice President, Product Management and Development

By joining the National Student Clearinghouse, you can be sure that the work you do now will help shape the future of education and the workforce in the U.S. The Clearinghouse is the leading provider of transcript and data exchange services, automated enrollment and degree verifications, learner insights and research, and compliance solutions for schools, businesses, and learners nationwide.

The Vice President of Product Management and Development is a senior product leader responsible for driving the execution, alignment, and continuous evolution of the product roadmap (product strategy, agile product development, market research, financial analysis, product & feature launch, and execution) across assigned product portfolios (Business Services, Transcript Services, and/or Insights products).

This role partners closely with executive leadership to translate enterprise strategy into actionable product plans while ensuring teams apply best practices in product management and agile delivery. Key responsibilities include leading and developing Product Directors, Product Managers, and Product Owners; overseeing delivery of multiple, complex, interrelated initiatives; and ensuring consistent, high‑quality product outcomes that meet customer, market, and financial objectives.

The position requires a strong command of data‑as‑a‑service platforms, SaaS product management, and Lean Product Management (LPM) practices, with a balance of strategic thinking and hands‑on leadership in execution.

This is a remote‑first position; candidates must reside within a reasonable distance to commute to our office in Herndon, or be willing to travel as required.

• Drive execution, alignment, and continuous evolution of the product roadmap across assigned product portfolios.
• Translate enterprise strategy into actionable product plans while ensuring teams apply best practices in product management and agile delivery.
• Lead and develop Product Directors, Product Managers, and Product Owners; oversee delivery of multiple, complex interrelated initiatives.
• Align product vision with business goals and market trends; balance competing demands to focus on high‑impact features and products.
• Develop and articulate high‑quality product strategy, implementation plans, and decisions effectively.
• Create product strategies to sustain competitive advantage using data and qualitative information to anticipate future needs.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the Clearinghouse’s mission, services, and key stakeholders.
• Seek opportunities for efficiencies and cost‑effective technologies and processes that reduce costs, streamline workflows, and optimize investments.

• Lead the team in discovery, validation, and definition of new product features, capabilities, enhancements, and platform opportunities.
• Oversee market research including customer interviews, focus groups, voice‑of‑customer analysis, usage analytics, competitive research, and surveys.
• Direct pilot programs and proof‑of‑concept efforts; evaluate operational and financial viability with finance and strategy teams.
• Ensure product teams adopt user‑centered design, low‑resolution prototyping, and well‑defined requirements and user stories.
• Lead, plan, and execute product lifecycle activities including launch, iteration, and sun setting/deprecation.

• Partner with Finance, Strategy, Marketing & Communications, Sales, and Business Development to plan and execute feature releases and product launches.
• Support early revenue generation and adoption through enablement, positioning, and customer engagement.
• Contribute to partnership evaluations, including leading business case development, due diligence, and vendor/partner collaboration.
• Identify, establish, and implement metrics and KPIs to guide decisions and measure outcomes.
• Execute Go‑to‑Market Strategy in cross‑functional collaboration with Strategy and Mar Comm, driving product launches and adoption.
• Apply a methodical and rigorous problem‑solving process to identify, evaluate, and implement the best alternatives, monitoring results.