Jon Fenton
Product management coach for PM job seekers and career growth
| Hourly rate range | $60 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Western Governors University; Bachelor's degree in German, University of Utah; 2022 EdTech MVP award |
Jon Fenton is a product management coach. He helps people break into product or move up to the next PM role. He has 10 years in product management and is a Director of Product at WGU, where he also hires. Before that he led a team of 5 product managers and worked at Instructure and Carrus. He knows ed tech well and has experience with non-traditional applicants.
What Jon helps with
Jon helps people land product management offers and grow their PM careers. His packages cover the full job search, from first prep to the offer.
- Breaking into product management
- Moving up to the next PM role
- Behavioral interview prep
- Preparing for PM interviews
- Writing cover letters
- Landing a PM offer from start to finish
- Getting into product roles from a non-traditional background
Who Jon works with
Jon works with people who want to break into product management or grow into a bigger PM role. His background also covers non-traditional applicants, so he can guide people who did not take the usual path into product.
Background and qualifications
Jon has 10 years in product management. He is now Director of Product Management at WGU, where he oversees teams that manage the software product portfolio. Before that he was a Group Product Manager at WGU and led 5 product managers. He won the 2022 EdTech MVP award. Earlier he worked at Carrus, where he led a brand-new product, and at Instructure, where he managed roadmaps for the grade book and Canvas Catalog. He started at Campus Book Rentals. He holds an MBA from Western Governors University.
Jon Fenton pricing
Programs and services
- PM interview and career advancement package, 10 or more hours of coaching
- Getting started package with behavioral interview prep and cover letters
Jon Fenton reviews
Jon Fenton has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A sitting Director of Product and hiring manager at WGU who also knows ed tech and coaches non-traditional applicants.
Best for aspiring or current product managers who want help landing a PM offer or moving up.
Common questions
How much does Jon Fenton charge?
Coaching with Jon runs $60 to $160 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jon Fenton help with?
Jon Fenton helps with breaking into product management, moving up to the next PM role, behavioral interview prep and preparing for PM interviews.
Does Jon Fenton have reviews?
Jon Fenton has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Jon Fenton certified?
Jon Fenton lists: MBA, Western Governors University; Bachelor's degree in German, University of Utah; 2022 EdTech MVP award.
Does Jon Fenton help people from non-traditional backgrounds get into product management?
Yes. Jon has expertise with non-traditional applicants and helps people break into product.
How do I contact Jon Fenton?
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