Company: Acuity Insights
Location: Toronto, ON
Expected salary: $130000 – 170000 per year
Job date: Fri, 14 Mar 2025 23:37:37 GMT
Job description: Lead Product Innovation in Higher EducationJoin Acuity Insights on our transformational journey from startup to high-growth scaleup as a Senior Product Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of talent assessment and development.In this fully remote role, you can work from anywhere in Canada while leading the development and expansion of our next-generation assessment solutions. You’ll work on groundbreaking products designed to identify, measure, and develop human potential, impacting the academic and professional journeys of thousands of students and professionals.Your work will directly impact how future professionals are selected, supported, and developed, shaping the next generation of talent across global markets.This is a high-visibility opportunity for a strategic, data-driven, and execution-focused product leader who thrives on solving ambiguous problems, building from 0 to 1, and driving innovation at scale—while taking ownership of growth products in an evolving, fast-moving environment.It could also be perfect if you want to escape hustle culture and join a people-focused company that values work-life balance, invests in your growth, and drives social impact.The Future We’re BuildingImagine a world powered by everyone’s full potential.That’s what we’re building at Acuity Insights.Our company was founded on the belief that higher education admissions should look beyond academic performance and consider the whole student—their unique qualities, experiences, and strengths.Today, our solutions support holistic success from admission to graduation for students, education programs, and institutions in North America, the U.K., Australia, and Saudi Arabia, including Ivy League universities and prestigious medical schools.Casper: Our flagship assessment, used by 600+ higher education programs, evaluates soft skills to provide a holistic view of applicants. This results in larger, more diverse applicant pools and graduate students who are better prepared for professional success. Since 2014, 1 million applicants have taken Casper.One45: Our education management platform, used by 100+ medical and health science programs, streamlines program administration and delivers data-driven insights to improve the training of future doctors, nurses, and health professionals.Analytics: A rapidly growing solution that provides deep insights into student and program performance, enabling real-time, informed decision-making.Emerging Assessment Solutions: We are expanding our portfolio with new, cutting-edge assessment tools that enhance the way applicants are evaluated and how institutions make key admissions and academic decisions. These tools will play a critical role in the next generation of talent identification and professional development.Your Role & ImpactAs a Senior Product Manager, you’ll lead the development and expansion of new assessment solutions aimed at enhancing student evaluation and professional development. You’ll drive adoption, refine user experiences, and scale these solutions across multiple verticals and global markets.Beyond these new assessment tools, you’ll play a key role in launching other innovative digital assessment experiences, supporting decision-making and streamlining evaluation processes across institutions.You’ll report to the Director of Product – Assessments and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Design, Engineering, Research, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success.Here’s what you’ll do as Senior Product Manager on the Assessment team:Drive Product Strategy for Scalable Growth
- Define and own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for next-generation assessment products.
- Align product development with business objectives by closely collaborating with stakeholders.
- Leverage data, market research, and customer insights to make informed strategic decisions.
- Navigate scaling challenges and product pivots, ensuring adaptability in roadmap execution.
- Champion structured, scalable, and user-centred product methodologies and frameworks.
Accelerate Product Development & Delivery
- Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from discovery to launch and iteration.
- Partner with Design, Engineering, and Research to refine and optimize product features.
- Improve development workflows to speed up time-to-market without compromising quality.
- Ensure seamless integration of new products into our state-of-the-art platform.
- Maintain a holistic view of software systems, addressing root causes and dependencies.
- Balance simplicity with technical depth, preventing unnecessary complexity in execution.
Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to drive execution and alignment.
- Clearly articulate product vision, roadmap, and key decisions to leadership and teams.
- Engage in constructive debate, advocating for best practices in software and product development.
- Work closely with Research and Engineering to ensure ethical and fair product innovation.
Scale Impact & Drive Market Adoption
- Lead the growth of next-generation assessment products, positioning them as key solutions in the education and professional training space.
- Drive adoption, engagement, and expansion across multiple verticals and global markets.
- Ensure our assessment products enhance student and professional success, delivering measurable impact.
Experiences & Expertise You Bring
- Product Leadership & Execution. You’ve led senior-level product management initiatives, excelling in discovery, problem identification, roadmapping, scope management, and agile delivery.
- User-Centred Thinking. You naturally take a user-first approach, framing problems and solutions from a product-sense perspective to drive engagement and adoption.
- Scaling & Growth. You’ve built and scaled SaaS B2B or B2C product roadmaps, successfully launching products with over 10,000 monthly active users.
- Adaptability & Strategic Thinking. You’ve successfully navigated product pivots, roadmap shifts, and evolving priorities, balancing business objectives with user needs.
- Problem-Solving at Scale. You recognize common growth challenges and proactively tackle roadblocks before they become bottlenecks.
- Technical Fluency. You bring strong knowledge of engineering best practices, CI/CD, and system architecture—you can push back on unnecessary complexity and advocate for pragmatic solutions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration. You thrive in cross-functional teams, working closely with design, engineering, and research to create high-impact, user-centric products.
- Product Methodologies & Frameworks. You’re experienced in leading structured product development, leveraging best-in-class product methodologies and frameworks.
- Decision-Making & Influence. You can engage in constructive debate, align diverse perspectives, and drive collaborative decision-making to keep projects moving forward.
- Impact & Empathy. You’re passionate about making a real-world impact, with deep care and empathy for the end users your product serves.
Selection & Interview ProcessWe carefully review every application, assessing experience, skills, and impact. We seek caring, curious, driven, and resilient people to join our team.Whether you apply directly, are referred, or connect with a recruiter or hiring manager, you’ll receive equal consideration.We do not use AI to evaluate your application, but you may be automatically screened out if you do not meet baseline requirements, such as Canadian residency and valid work authorization.To ensure accuracy and fairness, AI may be used for automatic note-taking during some of our live conversations, but all evaluations and decisions are made by real people.Our interviews are a two-way conversation—we want to understand your career, skills, and aspirations while ensuring you have all the information needed to decide if this opportunity is right for you.Stay curious and ask questions along the way!Here’s what to expect: * Application Review. A real human (our Recruiter!) evaluates your application for potential fit.
- Intro Chat. Discuss your career journey, interests, and goals while learning about Acuity Insights and our culture with our Recruiter.
- Product Leadership Interview. Share your product management experience and approach with our Product leaders.
- Case Study & Team Conversations. Present a product growth case study, then meet with team members 1-on-1 to assess alignment.
- Decision. The Hiring Manager reviews feedback and decides within 2-4 days.
- Offer & Reference Check. If it’s a match, we extend an offer, pending reference checks.
What You GainCompensation & Growth
- Fair and transparent salary. The target annual salary for this role is $130,000 to $170,000 CAD, determined by experience, expected contributions, market alignment and internal equity.
- Investment in your future. Access employee stock options and share in long-term value creation.
- Expanding your skills. Use a $3,000 annual learning budget for professional and personal development.
Flexibility & Well-Being
- Work your way. Enjoy fully remote work within Canada, plus up to 6 weeks of international work per year.
- Take meaningful breaks. Benefit from a two-week company-wide closure at year-end, self-directed vacation (most take 4-6 weeks per year), and an extra Friday off monthly from February to November.
- Support your health. Access comprehensive benefits for you and your family from day one through Equitable Life of Canada and Nivati.
- Plan for retirement. Join our GRSP matching program with contributions matched up to 2% of your salary.
Family & Community
- Parental leave support. Receive a 16-week top-up beyond EI benefits, regardless of your role in expanding your family.
- Leaders and culture that prioritizes people. Work in a caring, inclusive environment that values and encourages work-life balance and continuous learning.
Life at Acuity InsightsAt Acuity Insights, you’ll be part of a team of 130+ professionals. While we primarily collaborate virtually, we foster strong social connections and opportunities for in-person co-working.Our values—caring, curious, and driven—define how we work. We listen actively, collaborate openly, and act with integrity. We embrace challenges with creativity, resilience, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement. Above all, we believe in purposeful work that makes a real difference.We are deeply committed to inclusion and belonging. We respect and value diverse perspectives, recognizing that different experiences drive innovation and success. Our workplace policies are designed to promote equity, flexibility, and well-being.We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups, to apply.Thanks for considering Acuity Insights as your next employer!
Acuity Insights is looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead product innovation in higher education. The role involves developing and expanding next-generation assessment solutions that impact student and professional development. The company values work-life balance, invests in employee growth, and is focused on driving social impact. The successful candidate will lead product strategy, drive product development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive market adoption. The position offers competitive compensation, flexibility, support for well-being, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Acuity Insights is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
