Job Description
Do you have a passion for children and education? Would you like to positively impact families in need of help? We want to speak with you!
Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children.
Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue the most appropriate learning options for their children. We unite communities to provide scholarships that open doors to a stronger future. With this support, students can choose the right learning environment and access resources to reach their full potential.
Our culture is rooted in two core values:
• Everyone is an asset
• Every event is an improvement opportunity
These values guide how we work together and continuously improve. We expect every team member to bring these principles to life in their daily work.
The Vice President, IT Product is a strategic technology leader responsible for defining and executing the enterprise product management vision, governance framework, and lifecycle strategy for the organization's technology portfolio. This role drives alignment between business objectives and technology investments, ensuring solutions deliver measurable business value, support organizational priorities, and enable long-term growth.
Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Vice President, IT Product serves as a key partner to executive and business leaders, translating strategic priorities into a technology product roadmap and investment portfolio. The role provides leadership and oversight for Product Managers and Product Analysts while establishing best practices for product management, demand intake, portfolio governance, prioritization, and value realization.
The Vice President is accountable for enterprise-wide technology portfolio performance, balancing business needs, resource capacity, risk, and strategic objectives to ensure investments are focused on the highest-value opportunities. This leader fosters strong cross-functional partnerships, champions a product-centric operating model, and drives continuous innovation, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement across the organization.
Location: Remote (United States)
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute the enterprise IT product strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Establish and maintain technology product roadmaps that support strategic and operational priorities.
• Evaluate business needs and technology opportunities to drive innovation, efficiency, and scalability.
• Ensure technology investments support organizational goals and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Lead the prioritization, governance, and management of the IT product portfolio.
• Facilitate enterprise demand intake and portfolio planning processes.
• Balance competing priorities while maximizing business value and resource utilization.
• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend adjustments as business needs evolve.
• Partner with executive leaders and business stakeholders to understand strategic priorities and operational challenges.
• Translate business requirements into technology product strategies and actionable roadmaps.
• Establish strong relationships across departments to ensure alignment and successful adoption of technology solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor regarding technology capabilities and opportunities.
• Lead and develop Product Managers, Product Analysts.
• Establish standards, processes, and best practices for product management and business analysis.
• Ensure consistent requirements gathering, solution evaluation, and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Promote a customer-focused and outcome-driven approach to technology solutions.
• Partner with Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, Data, and Operations teams to support successful solution delivery.
• Provide clear prioritization and product direction to technology teams.
• Facilitate decision-making and remove barriers impacting delivery.
• Monitor adoption, utilization, and realization of business value.
• Build and lead a high-performing IT Product organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Develop leadership capabilities and succession plans within the function.
• Support organizational change management and technology adoption initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Demonstrated success and a proven track record in professional/life experience in specific job functions, projects, or industries. Military service can substitute for professional experience and/or formal education requirements.
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology, product management, business analysis, or digital transformation.
• Experience leading enterprise technology portfolios and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of product management, portfolio governance, and business analysis methodologies.
You’ll Stand Out If You Have:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience within education, financial services, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
• Agile, Product Management, or Project Management certifications.
Key Competencies:
• Demonstrates critical Transformation and Leadership skills and abilities: True Collaboration; Focusing on Outcomes: Owning and effectively solving problems for today and the future; Empathetic Leadership; Adaptability and Resilience; Emotional Intelligence/CEM skills and Continuous Development/Continuous Improvement Mindsets
• Develops and executes enterprise product strategies that align technology investments with business objectives and growth priorities.
• Leads and optimizes a portfolio of technology products, ensuring effective prioritization, value realization, and resource allocation.
• Builds strong relationships with executive stakeholders, influencing decisions and driving alignment across business and technology functions.
• Champions digital transformation initiatives and fosters innovation through the adoption of emerging technologies and modern product practices.
• Attracts, develops, and retains high-performing teams while creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Applies customer-centric thinking to identify opportunities, improve user experiences, and deliver products that meet business and customer needs.
• Leverages data, analytics, and financial insights to make informed decisions, measure outcomes, and optimize product performance.
• Drives operational excellence by establishing governance, managing risk, overseeing budgets, and ensuring successful execution of strategic initiatives.
Interview Process:
• Veriff Identity Verification
• Recruiter Video Interview
• Chief of Staff to CIO Video Interview
• Chief Information Officer Video Interview
• Cross Functional Leader Video Interview
• VP or Executive Sponsor Video Interview
• CEO Video Interview
Why you’ll love working here:
• Award-Winning Culture:
We’ve been named one of the Best Companies to Work For four years in a row by Florida Trend and Workforce Research Group and honored as one of the Healthiest Companies by Florida’s First Coast Worksite Wellness Council. Fast Company recognized us as one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators—proof that we foster an environment where big ideas and bold thinking are encouraged.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA, FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Accounts. We also offer a competitive 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Harmony:
Remote work options and unique time-off programs—including 14 paid holidays, Care and Parental Leave, and our Flexible Leave policy.
• Growth & Development:
From mentorship programs to management training and professional development opportunities, we invest in your career journey every step of the way.
• Supportive Professional Environment:
Our dedicated coaching team is here to help you succeed, and employee-led committees give you a voice in shaping our workplace. Collaboration isn’t just encouraged, it’s how we work.
Working Conditions and Equipment Use:
• Work is performed indoors in a typical office environment - not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance may be required, depending on role responsibilities.
• Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds.
• Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, computer, and printer.
Step Up For Students is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity & inclusion in the workplace.
