Product Manager, Education.com

IXL Learning
United States, California, San Mateo
777 Mariners Island Boulevard (Show on map)
Nov 09, 2024
Education.com is the web's largest resource for worksheets, games, lesson plans, and other types of printables and interactive activities. As part of the IXL Learning family, Education.com operates with its own teams and resources, but also benefits from close partnerships with internal experts spanning curriculum design, digital marketing, customer support, systems scalability, and more. We aim to make Education.com an indispensable resource for parents and teachers and continue growing our user base, which already consists of tens of millions of subscribers. #LI-CC1 Product management at IXL starts with a passion for making a lasting impact on education. Team members take products from initial brainstorm to final launch and beyond, putting our users first in all that we do, and working collaboratively across many teams. As a Product Manager for Education.com, you'll work on all facets of the product. You'll help to craft immersive discovery and onboarding experiences for new customers, examine how we can better serve existing customers, and take part in the continued evolution of this already beloved brand. This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Design simple, elegant and robust solutions that address customer and business needs and align with broader business strategy; provide detailed written specifications for each solution Assist with prioritizing and identifying issues and opportunities to help better connect users with the resources they are looking for Work closely with engineers to align technical designs and decisions with product needs Serve as a problem solver and point of contact, collaborating with, and managing internal stakeholders to achieve the greatest positive impact for users Provide ongoing updates and recommendations to Product and company leadership; contribute to product vision and roadmap WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR BA/BS degree in STEM or related field 3+ years of experience in product management Strong analytical skills - ability to provide high quality, efficient, creative solutions to complex problems Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, especially engineering, design and QA Strong written and spoken communication skills, with an eye to clarity and conciseness Highly motivated with a resourceful, "figure-it-out" approach Creativity, open-mindedness, an unfailingly positive attitude and a learning mindset Passion for improving education through technology Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The base salary range for this full-time position is $125,000 to $180,000 + equity + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ABOUT IXL LEARNING IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example: 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team. At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.