Michelle Harper
@michelleharper
Visionary product executive with 15+ years of experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a visionary product executive with over 15 years of experience leading high-growth B2B and B2C product portfolios in education, workforce development, and assessment. My proven ability to drive revenue growth and launch impactful solutions has allowed me to build high-performing, mission-aligned product teams. I am adept at defining product strategy and leading cross-functional teams to improve velocity and customer value.
Throughout my career, I have managed P&Ls over $50M and leveraged voice-of-customer programs to deliver data-informed innovation in fast-paced environments. My commitment to educational equity and career readiness is reflected in my strong track record of creating inclusive, user-centered solutions that serve learners, educators, and employers. I am a thoughtful communicator and strategic partner who inspires collaboration and champions transformation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Product Adviser
Cigna Health
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Led internal product transformation strategy, supporting the shift from project- to product-oriented teams across nursing, behavioral health, and care delivery units. Developed and delivered targeted product education and enablement programs to upskill internal teams on product strategy, discovery, and vision.
Senior Director of Product Management and Design
The Myers Briggs Company
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Led a high-performing remote product management and design team, emphasizing collaboration and customer-centric product development. Redesigned 'Teams,' a digital learning experience, generating $170K in D2C sales within three months by leveraging MBTI® assessments for improved user personalization.
Director of Product Management, New Verticals
Pragmatic Institute
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Pioneered the expansion into data and design verticals, generating over $1M in revenue in the first year by launching four new training courses for Fortune 500 companies. Created Pragmatic’s first advisory boards in data and design, engaging industry leaders to advise and evangelize new course offerings.
Senior Consultant, Innovation Product Manager
Nationwide
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Acted as the product leader to manage the initiation and development of new products and promote key initiatives to address portfolio and company growth objectives through design thinking. Acted as product lead for the launch of a disruptive new mobile first direct to consumer facing company named Spire Insurance designed for millennials.
Product Management Consultant
Self-Employed
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)
Operated as an independent product management and product marketing consultant. Worked across various industries, with a focus on healthcare and HRTech.
Senior Product Marketing Manager
McGraw Hill Education
Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 6 months)
Directed development, planning, and execution of strategy for products that generated nearly $300M revenue annually. Oversaw financial performance and drove plans for product positioning, requirements, pricing, promotions, and technology trends.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
Certification, Business and General Management
Completed a certification program in Business and General Management at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.
College of William and Mary
Bachelor of Arts, History and English
Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and English from the College of William and Mary, graduating as a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
University of Virginia
Master of Arts, English
Obtained a Master of Arts degree in English from the University of Virginia.
University of Michigan
Master of Arts, History
Pursued a Master of Arts degree in History at the University of Michigan, reaching ABD status.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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