Chief Product Officer
Remote (with occasional travel)
What You’ll Do:
Relate Search has partnered with a global leader in professional education and certification to hire a Chief Product Officer (CPO) who will shape the next chapter of their product and innovation strategy. This executive will define a modern, learner-centric product vision that expands market reach, accelerates growth, and elevates the organization’s long-standing reputation for excellence.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the CPO will lead the full lifecycle of a diverse product portfolio—balancing innovation, commercial outcomes, and operational scale. You will champion a product discipline grounded in customer insight, data, and forward-looking market intelligence while guiding a global team through strategic modernization and disciplined execution.
Responsibilities:
• Define and execute a unified product strategy that aligns with long-term mission and strategic imperatives.
• Champion a culture of innovation and learner-centric design across all product lines.
• Identify opportunities for new products, delivery models, and pricing strategies to broaden reach and relevance.
• Establish a data-driven product discipline rooted in customer research, analytics, and emerging market needs.
• Maintain strong competitive awareness and anticipate future industry trends.
• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management, ensuring quality, commercial impact, and learner value.
• Implement modern product practices including roadmapping, portfolio prioritization, and outcome-based frameworks.
• Partner with Marketing and regional sales teams to ensure product-market fit and effective go-to-market strategies.
• Collaborate with Technology leadership to align platform capabilities, scalability, and investment priorities.
• Build and develop a high-performing global product organization with clear accountability and decision-making.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team on long-term investment planning and governance.
Qualifications:
• 15+ years of progressive product leadership, including 5+ years as CPO, SVP/VP of Product, or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading transformation in both mature and high-growth environments.
• Demonstrated success launching and scaling B2B or B2C learning, training, or certification products.
• Deep expertise in customer research, analytics, and data-informed decision-making.
• Strong background in portfolio management, pricing, and product operations.
• Experience modernizing product practices and implementing agile, outcome-driven methodologies.
• Collaborative, coaching-oriented leadership style with strong cross-functional influence.
• Exceptional communication skills with executive presence across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Passion for mission-driven work and advancing skills development globally.
Perks & Benefits:
• Competitive executive compensation package
• Remote-first role with flexibility for travel
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and insurance benefits
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development and growth opportunities
About Relate Search
Relate Search is a Woman, Minority, and LGBTQIA+ owned executive and professional search firm dedicated to connecting top talent with meaningful opportunity. With deep expertise across Supply Chain & Operations, Technology, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, and Accounting & Finance we deliver customized, people-first recruiting solutions that drive lasting impact.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement
Relate Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to building inclusive teams where everyone belongs. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.