Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration
Interest in K-12 education; teaching experience is a plus
Responsibilities
Understand user needs and advocate for user experience in product development
Align feature design with IXL's product philosophy and strategy
Gather project context and clarify goals
Write product requirements and conduct reviews
Collaborate with designers to create engaging product experiences
Partner with engineering to align technical designs with product needs
Coordinate with marketing for successful product launches
Benefits
Equity opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Supportive work environment
Growth and development opportunities
Collaborative team culture
Full Job Description
If you are a recent college graduate or a college senior, please apply to our Associate Product Manager, New Grad position.
This is a full-time position that requires you to be in our IXL headquarters office in San Mateo, CA. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Deeply understand the needs of our student, teacher, and parent users, and advocate for user experience throughout all phases of product development
Deeply understand IXL's product philosophy and strategy to make feature design and development decisions
Gather context and clarify goals for new projects
Write and communicate product requirements, conduct product reviews
Collaborate with visual designers to co-create effective, engaging product experiences
Partner with your engineering team to align technical designs with product needs and to clear implementation roadblocks
Collaborate with marketing to ensure successful product launches, including crafting product positioning and messaging
Coordinate with teams and leads across functions to share information, seek input, and provide clarity on product and project statuses
Juggle multiple, often competing priorities and projects
Forge strong partnerships with your product lead, designers, engineers, product marketers, and other key stakeholders to ensure the success of your products
Become an expert on the IXL product, and gain domain knowledge in the education space broadly
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
1-3 years of experience in product management
Demonstrated technical abilities; some computer science coursework or programming experience 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
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
Growth mindset; you're excited by challenges and you possess a can-do attitude
Curiosity, open-mindedness, and an unfailingly positive attitude
The base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000 - $140,000 + equity + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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 an education technology company that provides personalized learning experiences for students in grades K-12. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California. IXL Learning offers a variety of products, including IXL, a comprehensive learning platform that covers math, language arts, science, and social studies, as well as other products for specific subjects and grade levels. The company's products are used by millions of students and teachers around the world. IXL Learning is committed to providing high-quality educational resources that help students achieve their full potential.
