AI Learning Product Owner- WGU Academy

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Professional 309 Pay Range: $82,700.00 - $124,000.00 Job Description As a Learning Product Owner, you will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of a portfolio of online learning products—from concept through launch and ongoing optimization. This portfolio will include all AI-related courses and certificates. Given the rapid evolution of AI technologies, this role requires frequent content updates and continuous iteration to ensure relevance, accuracy, and market alignment. You will operate at the intersection of learning science, product strategy, and instructional technology to design scalable, high-impact learning experiences that meet both market demand and organizational standards. This role offers high ownership and visibility, with the opportunity to shape innovative, data-driven learning solutions in a fast-moving domain. What You’ll Do: Own a portfolio of learning products across the full product lifecycle, from concept through launch and ongoing iteration Design and oversee curriculum and assessment to ensure quality, relevance, alignment, and validity Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver effective, scalable, and high-impact learning experiences Apply learning science, user experience design, and accessibility best practices to all products Lead development teams to ensure designs are executed as intended and delivered on time Use data and learner insights to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement Contribute to innovation by leveraging emerging technologies, including AI, to improve design, development, and workflows. What You’ll Bring: Experience working in agile or iterative development environments Strong product thinking with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously Expertise in instructional design, learning science, and adult learning theory Experience designing end-to-end online learning experiences Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable product improvements Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Experience Design, or related field 4 years of relevant professional experience in instructional design or project management. Experience with online learning and change management. Bonus Points for (Preferred Qualifications): Experience in competency-based education or online higher education Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and tools Experience leveraging AI in learning design, development, or analysis workflows Work Location: This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, Utah office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work. What to Expect: At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration. We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. Talent Partner Introductory call Hiring manager interview Panel interview Visa Sponsorship While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. #LI-BS1 Position & Application Details Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave. How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday. Additional Information Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law. In 1997, a coalition of 19 U.S. governors founded Western Governors University with a singular vision: to make higher education more accessible by offering full degree programs online. Starting small, we quickly expanded. 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