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D2LDL

Product Manager, Accessibility

D2L (Desire2Learn) is a global learning innovation company founded in 1999 by John Baker, providing the Brightspace learning platform to K-12, higher education, and corporate sectors worldwide.

D2L

Employee count: 1001-5000

Salary: 85k-120k CAD

Canada only

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D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.

D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.

D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.


A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews ALL of our applications - yes a real person reviews resumes! They are excited to read more about what amazing things you could add to D2L.

Every day, our software is used by millions of people around the world, and we are looking for individuals who share in our excitement and passion for transforming the way the world learns. At D2L, we believe that learning should be accessible and engaging. Our goal is to create easy, flexible, and smart software that ignites the desire to learn in everyone.

To do this, we empower our product teams to solve hard customer and business problems in ways that our customers love and that work for our business. Our product teams are cross-functional and durable, typically comprised of a product manager, product designer, and engineers. We staff our teams with the skills necessary to deliver solutions that are valuable, viable, usable, and feasible.

The Product Manager is responsible for ensuring the solution is both valuable and viable. This requires a deep understanding of our users and customers, as well as the constraints of our business—including marketing, sales, service, finance, legal, and privacy.

This role will be instrumental in executing the existing roadmap and contributing to future strategic planning. The Product Manager will lead the full product lifecycle, from discovery and definition to delivery and end-of-life, collaborating closely with design and engineering to deliver high-quality solutions.

Major Responsibilities (How Will I Make an Impact?):

  • Exercise curiosity and empathy to build products that our customers love.
  • Lead discovery sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Define a compelling vision for your products and features that aligns with the future of learning.
  • Create strategies that identify market opportunities, grow the product portfolio, and drive go-to-market execution.
  • Develop and maintain a data-driven product roadmap.
  • Translate product vision into clear, actionable product requirements.
  • Lead agile product development from ideation to launch and beyond.
  • Conduct feasibility analysis, business case development, and build/buy/partner evaluations.
  • Represent D2L thought leadership at industry events.
  • Mentor other product managers and contribute to hiring and performance management.
  • Continuously improve product management practices at D2L

Competencies (What you’ll bring to the role):

  • Create strategy and vision of limited scope, aligned to broader organizational goals.
  • Drive and measure outcomes and adoption goals using data.
  • Participate in product discovery and validation activities.
  • Collaborate with development and design teams to plan, prioritize, and deliver features.
  • Triage and resolve defects effectively

Skills

  • Clear and concise writing for diverse audiences.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Leadership in making data-driven decisions.
  • Effective cross-team communication and collaboration.
  • Experience using or managing a design system (as a UX professional or product manager).
  • Familiarity with web accessibility standards and best practices (WCAG).
  • Flexibility to work with global teams, including availability for collaboration with teams in India.
  • Preference for candidates located in or able to work in Eastern Time Zone hours.

Suggested Qualifications/Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years in a fast-paced technical environment as a Product Manager or UX lead.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • 2–3 years of experience in Learning Management Systems or related EdTech systems preferred.

The expected base salary range for a new hire in this role is listed below. The annualized base salary offered is determined by each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, training and experience. It is aligned to ensure both internal and external competitiveness using market data for the geographic location and industry. As part of the total compensation at D2L the role may be eligible for additional benefits including a Wellness Subsidy, Equity Grants, Variable Incentive, and more.

Base Salary Range
$85,000$120,000 CAD

Don’t meet every single requirement? We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop!

Why we're awesome:


At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through #LifeAtD2L:

  • Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Learning and Growth opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
  • 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
  • Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
  • Retirement planning
  • 2 Paid Volunteer Days
  • Competitive Benefits Package
  • Home Internet Reimbursements
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Wellness Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition
  • Social Events
  • Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.

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Salary: 85k-120k CAD

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What began in 1999, not in a garage, but in an un-airconditioned bedroom in founder John Baker's parents' house, has evolved into D2L, a global learning innovation company. Baker, then a twenty-two-year-old student at the University of Waterloo, embarked on this journey with a clear vision: to transform the way the world learns. He recognized that education was the bedrock of all progress and achievement, and that technology could unlock entirely new possibilities for both teachers and learners. This initial spark was fueled by a desire to make a significant impact, to help millions, and potentially billions, of learners reach their full potential. The early years were not without challenges; less than a decade after its inception, D2L, then known as Desire2Learn, faced a patent-infringement lawsuit from a much larger competitor, Blackboard. This period tested the company's resilience but ultimately solidified its commitment to innovation and an open approach to learning technology.

Over the subsequent years, D2L steadily grew, driven by a mission to provide high-quality education for everyone, irrespective of age, ability, or location. The company expanded its offerings and global footprint, partly through strategic acquisitions like Captual Technologies, Metranome, Degree Compass, Wiggio, and Knowillage Systems, which enhanced its technological capabilities in areas such as rich media, mobile video, predictive analytics, and collaborative learning. A significant milestone was an $80 million Series A funding round, one of Canada's largest tech funding rounds at the time, which enabled further product development and international expansion. D2L's commitment to accessibility was recognized with awards like the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award from the National Federation of the Blind. The company went public in November 2021, listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Today, D2L's flagship product, Brightspace, is a cloud-based learning platform utilized by millions across K-12, higher education, corporate, and association sectors in over 40 countries. The journey from a student's vision to a publicly traded global company with over 1,000 employees underscores D2L's enduring mission to make learning more inspiring, engaging, and human.

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