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Head of Product

Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Head of Product

1 Day ago • 7 Years + • Product Management

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Must have:

7+ years leading product strategy in gaming
Expertise in free-to-play game systems
Proven ability to create and execute a long-term vision
Advanced skills in data analysis, A/B testing
Strong leadership skills with a track record of building teams
Deep knowledge of gaming metrics, behavioural economics
Experience identifying opportunities in game systems

Good to have:

Experience in RPG and SIMS games
Experience in product analytics tools
Direct oversight and development of Product Owners
LiveOps monetization strategies
Driving innovative solutions

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Prodigy Education, a global leader in game-based learning, is on a mission to make every student in the world love learning. We believe learning should be as fun as playing a video game. This is central to our educational philosophy, because when you love what you do, you do it better. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.

With Prodigy, kids practice standards-aligned skills in Math and English as they play our fun, adaptive learning games. All with teacher and parent tools to support their learning in class and at home.

Join us as the Head of Product and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our gaming features and LiveOps portfolio. You'll partner with the EVP of Product to drive the strategy, lead a high-performing team, and deliver engaging, data-driven experiences that fuel player growth and performance.

Your Impact

Refine and execute the product strategy alongside the EVP of Product.
Craft and own a compelling product roadmap that prioritizes high-impact initiatives.
Define and track success metrics that align game performance with business goals.
Lead a high-performing team of Product Owners with competencies in product management, data analysis, experiment design, and behavioural economics, providing guidance and ensuring performance standards across teams.
Lead experimentation, KPI reporting, and competitive analysis to guide product direction.
Leverage insights to prioritize roadmaps based on a deep understanding of player behaviour and needs.

About You

7+ years leading product strategy in the gaming industry.
Expertise in free-to-play game systems, mechanics, and economies, with experience in RPG and SIMS games.
Proven ability to create and execute a long-term vision with data-driven roadmaps.
Advanced skills in data analysis, A/B testing, and KPI tracking with product analytics tools.
Strong leadership skills with a track record of building, managing, and guiding cross-functional teams, including direct oversight and development of Product Owners
Deep knowledge of gaming metrics, behavioural economics, and LiveOps monetization strategies.
Experience identifying opportunities in game systems and driving innovative solutions.

Prodigy Math is used by almost one million teachers a year, and was named the most popular supplemental education platform in classrooms in the United States! Our products have also won numerous consumer awards, including the Mom’s Choice Award, Parent and Teacher Choice Awards, and National Parenting Product Award.

Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Prodigy Education. If you feel like you don’t have all the qualifications for this position and are willing to use your initiative to learn the rest, we’d still love for you to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Prodigy Education will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us at jobs@prodigygame.com, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Prodigy Education

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Prodigy Education is a global leader in game-based learning. Our mission is to help every student in the world love learning, motivating millions worldwide via fun, secure and accessible curriculum-aligned gameplay experiences. At Prodigy Education, we believe maximizing student motivation helps develop a lifetime love of learning. Prodigy’s approach to fun, game-based learning means kids no longer have to choose between homework and playtime.

You’ll be working on products used and loved by millions of students, teachers and parents worldwide. It’s why so many of our team members are proud to be Prodigy.

Not only are our games fun and engaging, they’re also designed to support positive educational outcomes. Helping kids have fun while they learn — what could be more rewarding than that?