Staff Product Manager

About the role

Coursera is seeking a Staff Product Manager to take ownership of product strategy and drive meaningful outcomes across its learning platform. This role centers on understanding the needs of learners, educators, and institutions to shape products that deliver real educational value at scale. The Staff Product Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, and data science to define and execute on product priorities that matter most to users. They will play a key part in translating broad business goals into actionable product roadmaps and ensuring that every shipped feature meets high standards of quality, usability, and measurable impact. The position requires a deep understanding of the online education landscape and a commitment to improving how people access and engage with learning content worldwide.

Key facts

What you'll do

Define and communicate a clear product vision that aligns with Coursera's broader mission and strategic objectives for the coming quarters.

Lead end-to-end product discovery and delivery processes for features that serve millions of global learners across diverse markets.

Work with engineering managers and designers to prioritize backlog items, refine requirements, and ensure consistent product quality throughout the development cycle.

Analyze user behavior data and market trends to identify opportunities for product improvement, expansion, and long-term growth.

Partner with stakeholders across marketing, content, and operations teams to ensure that product decisions are well-informed and grounded in user research.

Own the product lifecycle from initial concept through rollout, including writing detailed specifications and coordinating cross-team launch efforts.

Facilitate cross-team alignment by running product reviews, sprint planning sessions, and retrospective meetings to maintain momentum and transparency.

Measure the impact of product changes using key performance indicators and iterate on solutions based on quantitative and qualitative results.

Represent the product function in leadership reviews and external partnership discussions when alignment on product direction is needed.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure a shared understanding of product goals and timelines.

Requirements

Proven track record of product management experience in consumer technology or education technology companies, with a focus on delivering user-centered products.

Strong ability to work independently and make sound product decisions in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight timelines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting product strategies, roadmaps, and trade-off analyses to diverse internal and external audiences.

Experience partnering with engineering and design teams to ship products at scale while maintaining high standards of reliability and performance.

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, synthesize insights from multiple data sources, and turn findings into prioritized product initiatives.

Familiarity with online learning platforms or educational content ecosystems is expected, along with an appreciation for the unique challenges of this space.

Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to navigate competing priorities across multiple teams, stakeholders, and business objectives simultaneously.

A degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience in product management, with a strong foundation in analytical thinking.

Nice to have

Experience working with global teams across multiple time zones and diverse cultural contexts to deliver cohesive product experiences.

Background in data-driven decision-making using experimentation, A/B testing frameworks, and rigorous statistical analysis methods to validate product hypotheses.

Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices for digital learning products and platforms serving broad audiences.

Prior experience managing vendor relationships or third-party integrations in a product management capacity, ensuring smooth collaboration with external partners.

Skills & tools

Proficiency in product management methodologies such as agile and lean startup practices for iterative product development and validation.

Experience with product analytics platforms and data visualization tools for tracking user engagement, retention, and conversion metrics over time.

Familiarity with project management software for organizing roadmaps, managing dependencies, and tracking deliverables across multiple workstreams.

Strong understanding of user research methods including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and usability testing to inform product decisions.

Ability to create clear and comprehensive product documentation including PRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and journey maps.

Comfort with SQL or similar query languages for pulling and analyzing data independently without relying on specialized data teams.

Practical notes

This role is based in the United States and may involve coordination with global teams across different regions and time zones.

The hiring process includes multiple interview rounds focused on product thinking, communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and designers.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss specific past product decisions, the reasoning behind them, and the measurable outcomes they delivered in previous roles.

The expected start date and specific engagement terms will be discussed during the interview process once a candidate reaches the final stages.

About the company

Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Today, it is one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 197 million registered learners as of December 31, 2025.