Product Manager, Accessibility
D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.
New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.
D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.
D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.
A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews ALL of our applications - yes a real person reviews resumes! They are excited to read more about what amazing things you could add to D2L.
Every day, our software is used by millions of people around the world, and we are looking for individuals who share in our excitement and passion for transforming the way the world learns. At D2L, we believe that learning should be accessible and engaging. Our goal is to create easy, flexible, and smart software that ignites the desire to learn in everyone.
To do this, we empower our product teams to solve hard customer and business problems in ways that our customers love and that work for our business. Our product teams are cross-functional and durable, typically comprised of a product manager, product designer, and engineers. We staff our teams with the skills necessary to deliver solutions that are valuable, viable, usable, and feasible.
The Product Manager is responsible for ensuring the solution is both valuable and viable. This requires a deep understanding of our users and customers, as well as the constraints of our business—including marketing, sales, service, finance, legal, and privacy.
This role will be instrumental in executing the existing roadmap and contributing to future strategic planning. The Product Manager will lead the full product lifecycle, from discovery and definition to delivery and end-of-life, collaborating closely with design and engineering to deliver high-quality solutions.
Major Responsibilities (How Will I Make an Impact?):
- Exercise curiosity and empathy to build products that our customers love.
- Lead discovery sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Define a compelling vision for your products and features that aligns with the future of learning.
- Create strategies that identify market opportunities, grow the product portfolio, and drive go-to-market execution.
- Develop and maintain a data-driven product roadmap.
- Translate product vision into clear, actionable product requirements.
- Lead agile product development from ideation to launch and beyond.
- Conduct feasibility analysis, business case development, and build/buy/partner evaluations.
- Represent D2L thought leadership at industry events.
- Mentor other product managers and contribute to hiring and performance management.
- Continuously improve product management practices at D2L
Competencies (What you’ll bring to the role):
- Create strategy and vision of limited scope, aligned to broader organizational goals.
- Drive and measure outcomes and adoption goals using data.
- Participate in product discovery and validation activities.
- Collaborate with development and design teams to plan, prioritize, and deliver features.
- Triage and resolve defects effectively
Skills
- Clear and concise writing for diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Leadership in making data-driven decisions.
- Effective cross-team communication and collaboration.
- Experience using or managing a design system (as a UX professional or product manager).
- Familiarity with web accessibility standards and best practices (WCAG).
- Flexibility to work with global teams, including availability for collaboration with teams in India.
- Preference for candidates located in or able to work in Eastern Time Zone hours.
Suggested Qualifications/Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years in a fast-paced technical environment as a Product Manager or UX lead.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- 2–3 years of experience in Learning Management Systems or related EdTech systems preferred.
The expected base salary range for a new hire in this role is listed below. The annualized base salary offered is determined by each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, training and experience. It is aligned to ensure both internal and external competitiveness using market data for the geographic location and industry. As part of the total compensation at D2L the role may be eligible for additional benefits including a Wellness Subsidy, Equity Grants, Variable Incentive, and more.
Don’t meet every single requirement? We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop!
Why we're awesome:
At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through #LifeAtD2L:
- Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning and Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
- 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
- Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
- Retirement planning
- 2 Paid Volunteer Days
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Home Internet Reimbursements
- Employee Referral Program
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition
- Social Events
- Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.
Questions & answers for this job
- What is the type of contract for this job?The contract for this job is a Full-time contract
- What's the salary range for the Product Manager, Accessibility position?The suggested salary for this job is $120,000 - $160,000*
- Is telecommuting possible for this job?Yes, telecommuting is possible for this job
