Instructor, Product Management, Simplilearn (Part Time)

ABOUT SIMPLILEARN

Simplilearn is the world’s #1 online Bootcamp provider, enabling learners around the globe with rigorous and highly specialized training offered in partnership with world-renowned universities and leading corporations. We focus on emerging technologies and skills, such as data science, cloud computing, programming, and more — that are transforming the global economy. Our training is hands-on and immersive, including live virtual classes, integrated labs and projects, 24x7 support, and a collaborative learning environment. Over two million professionals and 2000 corporate training organizations across 150 countries have harnessed our award-winning programs to achieve their career and business goals.

Simplilearn has collaborated with Fullstack Academy to leverage its widespread footprint in the US region and partnerships with Top US universities to grow internationally

Requirements

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Instructor at Simplilearn, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence and machine learning aspirants and professionals. Specifically, you will deliver content from our Product Management Program, developed in collaboration with UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. This program is designed to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience helping them become Product Managers.

In this role, you will lead live online classes, mentor students through lab exercises and real-world projects, and facilitate discussions that connect Product Management concepts to practical business applications. By breaking down complex theoretical ideas into easy-to-understand modules, you’ll help learners become proficient in the tools and techniques that will help them become effective Product Managers.

This is a part-time, remote role. All sessions are conducted live in a fully online, interactive format.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will:

• Create a positive, professional and inclusive learning environment, by:
• Teaching select lessons in accordance with learning objectives and fidelity to session plans provided by Simplilearn
• Employing strategies known to meet the needs of adult learners, including leveraging tech tools, instructional best practices and connecting content to the real world by sharing industry insights and professional experiences
• Managing regular communication with students to align on progress,expectations, celebrate milestones and address concern areas
• Providing individualized student support during synchronous class sessions and outside class synchronously during office hours and asynchronously through timely communication
• Evaluate student performance and progression toward competencies based on course deliverables and course rubrics, by:
• Providing constructive and timely feedback to students in the cohort
• Assisting in the management of Performance Action Plans for individual students who need additional support 
• Serve as role model for students and as an ambassador for our brand, by:
• Exhibiting professionalism and an ethical and empathetic approach when engaging with Simplilearn staff, students, and the public
• Promoting student retention and amplify student satisfaction by creating a positive classroom culture for the Learning Team, communicating timely with students and leveraging effective interventions and sharing of resources
• Encouraging teamwork and seek feedback for continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

The experts need to have an excellent pedigree or be working at MAANG companies or Top Startups. Have 6+ years of experience in the product space, preferably at product-based companies.

• Product Strategy Development — defining vision, goals, success metrics, and aligning with business outcomes.
• Market Research & Customer Discovery — conducting user interviews, competitive analysis, and validating needs.
• Roadmapping & Lifecycle Management — translating strategy into actionable roadmaps, managing releases, and iterating.
• Metrics & Analytics — setting KPIs, interpreting data, and making evidence-based decisions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration — working effectively with engineering, design, marketing, and leadership teams.
• Understanding of Prioritization approaches - MosCOw, RICE, etc
• Understanding trade-off decision making in real-world contexts.
• Teaching qualitative judgment alongside quantitative scoring.
• Strategic Thinking — connecting product decisions to company strategy.
• Stakeholder Management — managing conflicting priorities and expectations.
• Communication & Influence — articulating product rationale to diverse audiences.
• Leadership without Authority — guiding teams through influence, not command.

For Workshop Topics:

• It's critical that you bring  in your Product Management expertise & fuse it with the pre-decided workshop flows, which are topic-wise. 
• You will need to create your own presentations that follow the workshop flows, but the content on these presentations should be in sync with your experience, examples, case-studies, group activities and more. 

Benefits

Compensation:

The expected compensation for this role is $50 - $55 per hour for candidates who fulfill the qualifications listed. Candidates with advanced qualifications or domain expertise are encouraged to apply as well. All final offers will be determined based on individual experience, skillset, and alignment with the program needs. Not all candidates will qualify for the top of the salary range.