About Riverside InsightsAt Riverside Insights, we believe no student should go overlooked or underserved. Our mission is to expand opportunity for all learners by building the world’s highest-performing, double-bottom-line education company. We create assessment and data solutions that help every student be seen, understood, and supported.About ESGIESGI is a leading K–2 assessment solution that empowers teachers to quickly assess foundational literacy, numeracy, and early learning skills, giving them time back to teach. Loved by educators for its simplicity, joyful experience, and immediate instructional value, ESGI helps ensure our youngest learners build the skills that shape their future success.We are now focused on growth at scale: deeper teacher engagement, stronger school and district penetration, and expanding impact. We are searching for an entrepreneurial product leader who can help us unlock that next chapter.If you are energized by building what is next and passionate about helping every student thrive, we would love to meet you.The OpportunityWe’re hiring a Director of Product who operates like a true Product GM - someone who blends sharp product intuition, strong commercial instincts, and a deep understanding of early childhood education. In this role, you will lead the full ESGI product business: owning strategy, roadmap, pricing, and execution. You’ll collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Research to drive meaningful outcomes for teachers, learners, and Riverside’s growth.This is a high-visibility, high-impact role that plays a central part in shaping Riverside’s next chapter.What You’ll DoOwn ESGI’s multi-year growth strategy and roadmapExpand adoption and retention across classrooms, schools, and districtsDefine pricing, packaging, and positioning that maximize demandPartner closely with engineering to ensure predictable delivery and technical qualitySupport GTM excellence including launches, messaging, and adoption playsEmbed educator insights into product decisionsPilot, measure, and scale what worksBuild partnerships and integrations that unlock growthServe as a credible external voice with teachers and school leadersSuccess Looks LikeIn three years, you will have:Increased ESGI revenue by 50%+ through deeper market penetration and expanded adoptionStrengthened product-market fit and teacher love within K–2 classroomsDelivered roadmap initiatives that increase frequency of use, classroom virality, and retentionBuilt a repeatable GTM motion that boosts both school and district expansionCreated advocates across early learning ecosystems who help pull ESGI into new marketsRequirementsWho You AreA strong candidate excels in the following areas:Strategic and Commercial LeaderKnows how to expand a SaaS product’s reach, usage, revenue, and brandMakes savvy tradeoffs that drive both short- and long-term growthPartners closely with Sales and Marketing to ensure GTM effectiveness and adoptionProduct and Market ExpertExperience in K–2, early learning, teacher tools, or assessment strongly preferredDeep understanding of teacher workflows and the simplicity required for joyful classroom useCross Functional DriverSkilled at influencing without authority and managing a matrix to outcomesThrives in ambiguity; creates order, movement, and accountabilitySaaS BuilderAdept at turning customer insights into scalable, technically feasible solutionsUnderstands SaaS product development tradeoffs and can guide decisions around scope, complexity, and delivery timelinesMarket Facing EvangelistConfident being the face of ESGI with teachers and school leadersConverts teacher love into broader institutional adoptionEntrepreneurial OwnerScrappy, urgent, resourceful; willing to build the pitch, make the call, test the ideaStrong judgment under pressure; hungry to winWhat You’ll Bring:Builder energy: you move quickly, remove barriers, and create clarityStrategic discipline: you focus on the levers that drive adoption and market expansionTeacher-centric empathy: you understand classroom workflows and how teachers think, purchase, and shareOwner mindset: you are accountable for measurable business outcomesBenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision plansCompany paid basic life and AD&D insuranceCompany paid long-term disabilityPaid Parental LeaveSupplemental life insurance optionsCompany paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Retirement plan with discretionary company matchingFlexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) optionsPremium subscription to Calm for employee and dependents33 days of company paid time off (PTO, Holidays, Wellness Days)Quarterly Focus DaysFlexible work arrangementsTuition Reimbursement ProgramCompany orientation and 30/60/90 Day OnboardingCompensationA reasonable estimate of the OTE range for this position is $170,000 - $220,000 USD (base plus bonus). This compensation range is specific to the United States, and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.
