Learner Analytics Product Manager
Remote | Outside IR35 | 3-6 Month Contract
We are seeking an experienced Learner Analytics Product Manager to support the development and enhancement of a learner analytics capability for a leading higher education organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape how learner data is used to improve student outcomes, retention, engagement, and institutional decision-making. You will work closely with academic stakeholders, data teams, technology partners, and senior leadership to define and deliver a product roadmap that maximises the value of learner analytics across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own the learner analytics product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
- Engage with stakeholders across academic, student services, planning, and IT teams to gather requirements and prioritise initiatives.
- Translate business needs into detailed product requirements and user stories.
- Drive the development and adoption of learner analytics solutions and dashboards.
- Ensure products deliver actionable insights that support student success, engagement, retention, and attainment.
- Work closely with data engineers, BI developers, analysts, and technology partners to deliver product enhancements.
- Champion user-centred design and continuous improvement practices.
- Monitor product performance and user adoption, identifying opportunities for further optimisation.
- Support governance, data quality, and compliance considerations relating to learner data.
Required Experience
- Proven experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, or similar role delivering data and analytics products.
- Experience working within Higher Education, Further Education, EdTech, or a learner-focused environment.
- Strong understanding of learner analytics, student data, retention analysis, engagement monitoring, or related areas.
- Experience managing product roadmaps and engaging diverse stakeholder groups.
- Ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business users.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.
- Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of Student Records Systems and VLE platforms.
- Experience with Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform, or similar analytics technologies.
- Understanding of data governance and data quality principles.
- Experience supporting digital transformation or data strategy initiatives within education.
Contract Details
Remote role
Outside IR35
3-6 month initial contract
Immediate start preferred
Competitive day rate
Rate:
Not specified
Location:
United Kingdom
IR35 Status:
Outside
Remote Status:
Remote
Industry:
Product Management
Seniority Level:
Not Specified