Product Management Head

Product Management Head

Salary [USD
132758– USD
190840)

Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to local labor market conditions, educational background, work experience, and relevant certifications

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Location:

IB (International Baccalaureate®) Washington DC

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About the IB

If you’re looking to work for a global organisation with a meaningful mission, and with colleagues all over the world, then the International Baccalaureate® (IB) may have the ideal opportunity for you! The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 5,700 schools across 160 countries. A career at IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services and contribute to our 50-year mission of creating a better and more peaceful world.

Apply now to join our global organisation where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.

About the position

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is undergoing a bold digital transformation – and this is your opportunity to be part of it. As a Head of Product Management within our recently established Digital Office, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of IB’s digital product ecosystem. This isn’t just about managing products – it’s about reimagining how we serve schools, educators, and learners worldwide through digital innovation.

The Digital Office sits at the heart of our product strategy, with end-to-end responsibility for customer-facing products across our existing platforms and new ventures. You’ll join a multidisciplinary, impact-driven team responsible for delivering meaningful, measurable outcomes in a fast-evolving educational landscape.

As a Head of Product Management, you’ll be responsible for a direct deployment of $10-15M annual investment across technology landscape to support our School Operations. You will manage a team of 4 Product Management Senior Specialists to help shape the next generation of tools that support schools on their journey with the IB – from first inquiry through to ongoing engagement.

You’ll work across a suite of products that drive school candidacy, marketing automation, sales pipeline management, school authorization and evaluation, educator network workforce management, and customer service. These platforms are foundational to how we grow, support, and empower our network of schools and governing bodies around the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• People leadership:
  Lead, manage and develop a high-performing team of Product Managers. Provide coaching, support and structured growth opportunities to foster both individual career development and team-level excellence.
• Organizational development:
  Contribute to scaling the Digital Office by developing frameworks, processes, and operating rhythms that enable product teams to collaborate effectively and deliver impact at scale.
• Culture and engagement:
  Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-trust culture across the department. Lead by example, promoting collaboration, psychological safety, and continuous learning.
• Strategic alignment:
  Act as a critical link between senior leadership and product teams—ensuring team efforts align with departmental goals and broader organizational objectives.
• Digital enablement:
  Inspire digital-first thinking across the organization. Equip your team and partners with the knowledge and confidence to embrace digital transformation and new technologies.
• Guide product managers in setting vision, priorities, and measurable goals—helping them translate insights into impactful initiatives aligned with organizational strategy.
• Oversee execution quality across your portfolio—ensuring delivery teams have the clarity, resources, and support needed to succeed.
• Foster strong relationships between Product, Engineering, Design, and Business stakeholders—resolving blockers, surfacing risks early, and creating an environment of shared ownership.
• Support continuous improvement by introducing and evolving best practices across product discovery, delivery, and measurement.
• Moni…