Jon F.
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Studied at Western Governors University
Works at WGU
Available Monday at 3:00 PM UTC
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Work Experience
Director of Product Management
WGU
January 2023 - Present
Hiring Manager
In my role as an executive leader, I oversee teams managing our software product portfolio through major organizational changes. I establish collaborative relationships with executive stakeholders. Working alongside talented individuals, I help shape the strategy and development of some of WGU's most significant and influential investment projects. WGU currently supports over 175,000 students and is growing. As one of the largest online university in the world, WGU is distinguished by its unique competency-based model and delivers a high return on investment for those seeking better career opportunities.
Group Product Manager
WGU
August 2021 - January 2023
Hiring Manager
Managed a team of 5 Product Managers that covered a large area of the student experience, including assessment creation and delivery, curriculum and LTI integrations. I was leader in helping the Product Management organization transition from an execution focus to being strategically focused and leading out in vision setting and research. Recipient of the 2022 "EdTech MVP" award.
Senior Product Manager
Carrus
September 2020 - August 2021
Led the research, planning, and execution of a brand-new product, including defining the vision and establishing KPIs for success.
Product Manager
Instructure
September 2017 - September 2020
Managed roadmaps and value delivery for several areas, including the grade book, competency-based education models, Canvas Catalog, and user security/permissions. I also was a member of the Accessibility Council that advocated for strong A11y practices in EdTech.
Product Manager
Campus Book Rentals
December 2014 - July 2017
Oversaw the conception, design, development, release and support of 2 core products, including managing backlogs, collecting user feedback, leading product design meetings, and reporting on profitability and roadmaps to executive team
Education
Western Governors University
Master's Degree, MBA
2022 - 2023
University of Utah
Bachelor's Degree, German
2010 - 2014
Recipient of the Departmental Academic Excellence Award
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Overall Rating
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