Head of Product Strategy
Inside Higher Ed, Hanover, NH, United States
Overview
Position Purpose The Head of Product Strategy is a technical strategist and product‑oriented leader who helps shape how technology and AI show up across our student experience, programs, and internal operations. This person will partner closely with Executive Director to make informed decisions about what we build, buy, and integrate. Posting Details
Posting Date
02/12/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Position Number
1129531 Position Title
Head of Product Strategy Hiring Range
Minimum: Please Inquire. Maximum: Please Inquire. Union Type
Not a Union Position SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position FLSA Status
Exempt Employment Category
Regular Full Time Scheduled Months Per Year
12 Scheduled Hours Per Week
40 Location
Hanover, NH Remote Work Eligibility
Hybrid Term Position?
No Length Of Term
N/A Grant Funded
No Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic partner, helping define and evolve the technology vision, priorities, and roadmap across programs and operations. Evaluate and prioritize technology initiatives, making clear tradeoffs and sequencing decisions based on impact, feasibility, and student experience. Act as a bridge across stakeholders (internal IT, in‑house builders, leadership, and students), ensuring alignment and clear communication. Assess current tools and platforms (LMS, data systems, communication tools, AI assistants, etc.), diagnose what is and is not working, and recommend concrete paths forward. Lead our AI strategy: scan the tech/AI landscape, identify relevant opportunities, and translate them into practical, ethical use cases that enhance coaching, programming, and student support. Design and support implementation plans for new tools and workflows, including pilots, change‑management, and adoption strategies tailored to students and staff. Define and track success metrics for technology and AI initiatives, using data and feedback to iterate and improve over time. Qualifications
Required Qualifications - Education And Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities 4–7 years of experience in product management, product strategy, or a similar role at an EdTech, education‑adjacent, or mission‑driven organization. Strong systems thinker who enjoys mapping how tools, data, and people fit together and spotting gaps or redundancies. Comfortable translating between technical and non‑technical stakeholders, facilitating decisions, and building consensus. Demonstrated experience evaluating SaaS tools or platforms, running pilots, and supporting rollout or change‑management in an education or learner‑focused context. Curious and up‑to‑date on AI capabilities and limitations, with a practical mindset about where AI can add real value for students and staff. Preferred Qualifications Location: Northeast‑based strongly preferred; hybrid or remote‑friendly Additional Information
Department Contact For Recruitment Inquiries
Search Firm Department Contact Phone Number
n/a Department Contact For Cover Letter And Title
Search Firm Department Contact's Phone Number
n/a Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all. Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Special Instructions To Applicants This job posting is not accepting external applications at this time. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy Additional Instructions Dartmouth has retained Riviera Partners to support this recruitment. Confidential inquiries, applications, and nominations should be submitted by email to Matt Stravitz at mstravitz@rivierapartners.com. More information can be found here: https://sutrox.riviapps.com/ViewerX/Main?DocumentId=133002&uuid=698469dd-f200-4347-93d7-2b1cd2cec172 Responsibilities (continued)
Percentage Of Time: 100% Notes Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Position Purpose The Head of Product Strategy is a technical strategist and product‑oriented leader who helps shape how technology and AI show up across our student experience, programs, and internal operations. This person will partner closely with Executive Director to make informed decisions about what we build, buy, and integrate. Posting Details
Posting Date
02/12/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Position Number
1129531 Position Title
Head of Product Strategy Hiring Range
Minimum: Please Inquire. Maximum: Please Inquire. Union Type
Not a Union Position SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position FLSA Status
Exempt Employment Category
Regular Full Time Scheduled Months Per Year
12 Scheduled Hours Per Week
40 Location
Hanover, NH Remote Work Eligibility
Hybrid Term Position?
No Length Of Term
N/A Grant Funded
No Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic partner, helping define and evolve the technology vision, priorities, and roadmap across programs and operations. Evaluate and prioritize technology initiatives, making clear tradeoffs and sequencing decisions based on impact, feasibility, and student experience. Act as a bridge across stakeholders (internal IT, in‑house builders, leadership, and students), ensuring alignment and clear communication. Assess current tools and platforms (LMS, data systems, communication tools, AI assistants, etc.), diagnose what is and is not working, and recommend concrete paths forward. Lead our AI strategy: scan the tech/AI landscape, identify relevant opportunities, and translate them into practical, ethical use cases that enhance coaching, programming, and student support. Design and support implementation plans for new tools and workflows, including pilots, change‑management, and adoption strategies tailored to students and staff. Define and track success metrics for technology and AI initiatives, using data and feedback to iterate and improve over time. Qualifications
Required Qualifications - Education And Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities 4–7 years of experience in product management, product strategy, or a similar role at an EdTech, education‑adjacent, or mission‑driven organization. Strong systems thinker who enjoys mapping how tools, data, and people fit together and spotting gaps or redundancies. Comfortable translating between technical and non‑technical stakeholders, facilitating decisions, and building consensus. Demonstrated experience evaluating SaaS tools or platforms, running pilots, and supporting rollout or change‑management in an education or learner‑focused context. Curious and up‑to‑date on AI capabilities and limitations, with a practical mindset about where AI can add real value for students and staff. Preferred Qualifications Location: Northeast‑based strongly preferred; hybrid or remote‑friendly Additional Information
Department Contact For Recruitment Inquiries
Search Firm Department Contact Phone Number
n/a Department Contact For Cover Letter And Title
Search Firm Department Contact's Phone Number
n/a Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all. Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Special Instructions To Applicants This job posting is not accepting external applications at this time. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy Additional Instructions Dartmouth has retained Riviera Partners to support this recruitment. Confidential inquiries, applications, and nominations should be submitted by email to Matt Stravitz at mstravitz@rivierapartners.com. More information can be found here: https://sutrox.riviapps.com/ViewerX/Main?DocumentId=133002&uuid=698469dd-f200-4347-93d7-2b1cd2cec172 Responsibilities (continued)
Percentage Of Time: 100% Notes Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all. Performs other duties as assigned.
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