Meghan Turjanica
Lititz
Summary
Product leader with a bias for action and a track record of building transformative platforms in EdTech and skills-based learning. Known for launching zero-to-one products, leading cross-functional teams, and translating user insight into scalable solutions. Skilled at simplifying complexity—whether it’s AI integration, messy skill data, or enterprise analytics—and creating products people love. Passionate about designing for equity, scaling with integrity, and driving toward mission-aligned outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Product, Skills & Learning
DEGREED
03.2024 - Current
- Driving platform strategy for workforce skill data normalization, and ecosystem-wide integration.
- Spearhead the roadmap for Skills+, solving fragmented skill data challenges across client systems.
- Align product development across Degreed’s LXP and Skills+ to create a unified, scalable experience.
- Transform complex technical problems into intuitive solutions that drive learner and business impact.
- Partner with GTM, engineering, and leadership to build buy-in and support successful rollout.
Senior Product Manager, Skills Platform & Discovery
DEGREED
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Architect of Skills+ and revamped search experience; improved content discovery across EdTech ecosystem
- Launched Skills+, a platform enabling ingestion, normalization, and transformation of multi-source skill data.
- Redesigned Degreed’s search and discovery experience, increasing usability and engagement.
- Applied user insights and platform data to inform design and prioritization.
- Led cross-functional execution in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Senior Manager & Director, Analytics, Student Success, and Chatbot
JENZABAR
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Led AI-driven student support and expanded analytics suite during rapid org scaling
- Launched Jenzabar’s award-winning AI Chatbot to improve service delivery and support access.
- Managed a six-product portfolio focused on institutional analytics and student outcomes.
- Directed a cross-functional team including UX, data science, and engineering.
- Recruited and built product team capacity to meet evolving platform demands.
Product Manager, Analytics and Student Success
JENZABAR
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Developed and grew analytics offerings aligned to institutional success metrics
- Led launch of Jenzabar Analytics, enabling data-informed institutional planning.
- Continuously improved student success tools using data feedback and market research.
- Partnered with client institutions to tailor solutions to their strategic goals.
Product Manager, Student Success
JENZABAR
11.2012 - 03.2018
- Drove adoption and evolution of top-performing student retention solutions
- Grew Student Success product to top-five revenue generator through strategic enhancements.
- Introduced the Student Success Survey to assess non-cognitive drivers of retention.
- Used predictive modeling to help clients increase persistence rates.
- Championed partner feedback loops and client collaboration.
Admissions & Enrollment Roles
GROVE CITY COLLEGE
06.2006 - 10.2012
- Led outreach, software implementation, and team training initiatives; laid foundation for future work in student success tech.
Education
Master of Arts - Higher Education
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Religion
Grove City College
Grove City, PA05.2005
Skills
Strategic Product Leadership
- Product vision and lifecycle management
- Agile delivery and prioritization
- Go-to-market strategy
Workforce Learning Innovation
- Skills taxonomy and data normalization
- Learning experience platform strategy
- Search and discovery optimization
- Student success initiatives
Team & Organizational Impact
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder alignment strategies
- Change management expertise
Credentials & Thought Leadership
- Hiring and coaching practices
- Outcomes-oriented decision making
- Analytics and retention strategies
Personal Information
Title: Pragmatic Certified (PMC III), Educause Contributor & Speaker, Analytics & Retention Expert, DEI-Focused Builder
Select Thought Leadership
- Turjanica, M. (2020). The Role of Analytics in Enabling Student Success. Educational Technology.
- Speaker, 2021 Council of Independent Colleges: Leveraging Data During COVID.
- Panelist, 2020 NACUBO Analytics Forum: Financial Health & Sustainability.
- Presenter, 2019 Educause: Using Analytics for Strategic Insight.
- Webinar Host, University Business: Personalization & Collaboration in Student Success.
Certification
- PMC III Certified Pragmatic Marketing
- Agile Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Product, Skills & Learning
DEGREED
03.2024 - Current
Senior Product Manager, Skills Platform & Discovery
DEGREED
04.2022 - 03.2024
Senior Manager & Director, Analytics, Student Success, and Chatbot
JENZABAR
09.2020 - 04.2022
Product Manager, Analytics and Student Success
JENZABAR
03.2018 - 08.2020
Product Manager, Student Success
JENZABAR
11.2012 - 03.2018
Admissions & Enrollment Roles
GROVE CITY COLLEGE
06.2006 - 10.2012
Master of Arts - Higher Education
Geneva College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Religion
Grove City College
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