Sr. Product Development Manager

Required Qualifications

· 7+ years of experience leading and managing complex software development projects, preferably enterprise-scale or mission-critical platforms.

· 5+ years of experience managing engineering personnel and/or contracted development teams.

· 2–3 years of hands-on experience working with modern web application development frameworks (direct coding not required, but technical fluency is essential).

· Demonstrated understanding of modern web application architecture, secure development practices, and industry standards, including OWASP and applicable ISO security frameworks.

· Proven ability to operate effectively in environments with multiple executive stakeholders and dotted-line reporting relationships.

· Strong communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and translating technical concepts into business-relevantinsights.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience leading platform builds or major system modernizations involving legacy systems.

· Background working with data-intensive or analytics-driven products.

· Experience partnering with UX, data, and product strategy teams to translate user research into delivery plans.

· Familiarity with nonprofit, education, or membership-based organizations.

Why This Role Matters

DataVista is foundational to NAIS's future data strategy and membership value. The Senior Product Development Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the DataVista build is delivered with discipline, clarity, and long-term sustainability, positioning NAIS for continued leadership in data-driven insight for independent schools.