Role Overview
The Senior Manager – Product Owner will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of certification programs, ensuring they are academically strong, commercially viable, learner-centric, and market-relevant. The role requires strategic thinking, strong execution capability, collaboration across teams, and ownership of product success metrics.
Key Responsibilities
Manage & Enhance Existing Programs
- Maintain and update curriculum, ensuring quality, relevance, and alignment with learner and industry needs
- Manage SMEs / authors, scopes of work, approvals, and royalty structures
- Refresh marketing / sales collateral and ensure seamless learner experience across website and payment flows
Drive Product Improvements Through Insights
Analyze revenue, profitability, learner outcomes, and feedback to identify enhancement opportunitiesLead cross-functional execution across content, delivery, tech, marketing, and salesBuild and track product plans, secure approvals, and ensure timely deliveryBuild & Launch New Certification Products
Develop product charters, P&L plans, budgets, and launch strategiesDesign program structure, outcomes, and curriculum; onboard and manage SMEsOversee development, approve GTM assets, validate user flows, and enable sales for launch successKey Skills Required
Strong product ownership mindset with accountability for outcomesExpertise in curriculum / product design and lifecycle managementData-driven decision-making with strong analytical capabilityExcellent stakeholder management and cross-functional leadershipProject planning, execution discipline, and attention to detailStrong communication, presentation, and collaboration skillsQualifications
3-4+ years of experience in Product Management / EdTech / Program Management or related fieldsProven experience managing educational or certification programs preferredExperience working with SMEs, faculty, or academic stakeholdersDemonstrated success in launching and scaling productsMBA or equivalent postgraduate degree preferredLocation
Bangalore