Job Listings : Associate Product Manager

Company : IXL Learning
Post Date : 08/05/2022
Type : Full Time

Associate Product Manager
San Mateo, CA

Please apply here: Associate Product Manager

IXL Learning, a leading edtech company with products used by 13 million students worldwide, is seeking strong analytical thinkers and creative problem solvers to join IXL's Associate Product Manager program. This role is designed to offer new grads the opportunity to engage deeply with multiple product areas and to help them develop robust skill-sets around product design and project management, while executing at a high level to ship features to millions of learners and educators.

At IXL Learning, we are dedicated to creating first-of-their-kind products that leverage cutting-edge technologies to solve seemingly intractable problems in education. Millions of users count on us to make learning as effective as can be, so we're looking for exceptional people who are committed to solving the real-world challenges faced by students and teachers around the world.

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 including Engineering, Visual Design, Marketing, and more! Our creative solutions, clean designs, and commitment to quality allow us to deliver effective, compelling products that tackle some of the biggest problems in education today.

Launch your product management career at IXL with strong mentorship, executive visibility, and ample opportunities to learn and grow, while making your mark on a product that is beloved by teachers and learners.

This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA office with a hybrid work schedule.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Deeply understand and advocate for the needs of our student, teacher, and parent users
Gather requirements and clarify goals for new projects
Consider user needs and product strategy to make feature design decisions
Produce clear written specifications for all feature functionality and user flows
Collaborate with visual designers to create innovative, clean user interfaces
Work with engineers to align technical designs and decisions with product needs
Do whatever it takes to develop features and deliver value to our users

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related field
Demonstrated technical abilities; some coursework or experience in computer programming and web technologies is preferred
Highly developed analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills, with proven success applying them independently
Strong written and spoken communication skills, with an eye to clarity and conciseness
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across teams to make things happen
Enthusiasm for tackling tough problems independently, from assessing high-level goals through to perfecting every detail
Exceptionally organized self-starter, efficient and thrives under pressure
Curiosity, open-mindedness, and an unfailingly positive attitude
Interest in design thinking; some coursework or experience in UI/UX design is helpful
Interest in K-12 education! Classroom/teaching experience is a plus

What to Include In Your Application

Your resume
A cover letter under 600 words, so that we can get to know you better

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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.
ABOUT IXL LEARNING
IXL Learning is a leading educational technology company on a big mission: creating innovative learning experiences that help all learners reach their full potential. IXL's comprehensive curriculum and insightful analytics help more than 850,000 teachers deliver personalized instruction, and empower over 13 million students to achieve new learning milestones every day.