Director, Product Strategy & Innovation

Position

Director, Product Strategy & Innovation

Location:

Greater Toronto Area (Hybrid, in office Tuesday - Thursday)

Work Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

Compensation: $150,000 – $170,000 base salary + bonus + comprehensive benefits

Our client, a large, established organization with a national footprint, is seeking a Director, Product Strategy & Innovation to lead the development and growth of its learning and development product portfolio. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for shaping innovative learning solutions, identifying emerging market needs, and driving the commercial success of a multi-product portfolio. The successful candidate will build scalable, audience-focused offerings that support individuals and organizations in adapting to rapid changes across technology and evolving industry environments.

• Lead the end-to-end development and launch of new learning products, including digital and blended learning offerings.
• Define and execute a product strategy and roadmap aligned with evolving market needs and skill gaps.
• Manage and optimize a diverse learning portfolio, evaluating product performance and identifying opportunities for growth, improvement, or repositioning.
• Contribute to portfolio performance, including pricing strategy, revenue growth, and overall commercial outcomes.
• Use data and market insights to inform product investment decisions and go-to-market strategies.
• Design and test commercial models, including subscriptions, bundled offerings, and new product formats.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with external organizations and subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with marketing and internal stakeholders to support go-to-market strategy and positioning.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to keep offerings relevant and competitive.
• Provide leadership across cross-functional teams to support innovation, alignment, and execution.

• University degree in Business, Education, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in product management, learning & development, continuing education, or related environments.
• Proven experience managing a multi-product portfolio and driving product performance and growth.
• Experience developing and launching scalable learning or training products.
• Strong commercial acumen, including pricing strategy and go-to-market execution.
• Experience working cross-functionally with subject matter experts and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to translate market insights into actionable product strategies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.